Panel dialogue at Jakarta Futures Forum in Indonesia on May 3, 2024.
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In an effort to boost global consciousness in regards to the initiatives taken in each India and Bihar for selling renewable sources of energy, Bandana Preyashi, Secretary of the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bihar, spoke at Jakarta Futures Forum in Indonesia on May 3.
Ms. Preyashi emphasised important milestones, corresponding to India reaching 40% of its electric-generation capability from non-fossil fuels by November 2021, and Bihar pioneering the event of a ‘Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Development Pathway’ for the State.
Participating in a panel dialogue titled ‘International Cooperation for Facilitating a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition’, alongside audio system together with Indra Mani Pandey, Secretary General of Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), and Professor Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesia, Ms. Preyashi underscored the important want for global collaboration in combating local weather change and advancing sustainable energy options.
Highlighting India’s progress in the direction of renewable energy targets, Ms. Preyashi stated, “India has exceeded its commitment made at the United Nations’ Conference of Parties (COP) 21 – Paris Summit by achieving 40% of its power capacity from non-fossil fuels several years ahead of schedule (originally targeted by 2023). The country ranks fourth globally in renewable energy installed capacity (including large hydro), fourth in wind power capacity, and fifth in solar power capacity (according to REN21 Renewables 2023 Global Status Report).”
She elaborated on India’s proactive steps in the direction of clear energy transition, together with commitments to attain 50% cumulative electrical energy put in capability from non-fossil sources by 2030, energy independence by 2047, and net-zero emissions by 2070.
“The government also plans to invite bids and establish 50 GW of renewable energy capacity annually for the next five years, adding 250 GW of renewable energy and ensuring 500 GW of installed capacity by 2030,” she stated.
Regarding Bihar’s local weather motion and energy transition initiatives, Ms. Preyashi stated, “Bihar has successfully implemented various programs and schemes to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with national objectives. Flagship programmes such as Jal Jeevan Hariyali Mission which aims to rejuvenate water bodies, promote biodiversity conservation, and enhance green cover is being implemented in the state. Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) is developing an updated Renewable Energy Policy-2024. “
She also asserted that Bihar is the first state in the country to develop a Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Development Pathway for the state.
“Our collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Development Pathways demonstrates our commitment to sustainable development. The state is also on the edge of finalizing the Bihar State Action Plan on Climate Change. The policies also advocate energy transition in the state,”Ms. Preyashi stated.
She urged the nations to strengthen worldwide collaboration frameworks, improve help for growing nations, and be certain that the energy transition addresses the wants of affected employees and communities.