Context: If India intends to announce an ambition for net-zero, then as a country that uses coal for more than 70% of its energy must ensure support for people and communities who are dependent on the coal sector.
Need for ‘Just Transition’ towards net-zero: While there are multiple pathways to achieve net-zero emissions, almost all of them require moving away from coal. Increasingly, the plan also carries elements of a “just transition”:
The Challenges Faced by India: in transitioning from a coal economy to net-zero.
Way forward: Address the consequences of transitioning - If India wants to adopt a net-zero target, then it calls for the proper planning in place to counter the social and economic consequences caused by phasing out of coal.