Just Transition Research Centre IIT Kanpur

The center's size varies depending on the number of researchers, faculty members, and students involved in its projects. It typically consists of a core team of researchers and a network of affiliated experts.

Overview

The Just Transition Research Centre at IIT Kanpur is a research center dedicated to studying and promoting just transitions in the context of environmental and climate change. It focuses on the social, economic, and political dimensions of transitioning to a more sustainable and equitable future, particularly for vulnerable communities and workers affected by the shift away from carbon-intensive industries. The center conducts research, provides policy recommendations, and engages with stakeholders to ensure that the transition is fair, inclusive, and leaves no one behind.

Vision

To be a leading research center that empowers communities and policymakers to navigate the complexities of just transitions, fostering a future where environmental sustainability and social justice go hand in hand.

Mission

To conduct cutting-edge research, provide policy guidance, and promote stakeholder engagement to ensure just and equitable transitions to a sustainable future, with a focus on addressing the social, economic, and political dimensions of environmental and climate change.

Headquarters

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Specialties & Industries

Just TransitionClimate ChangeEnvironmental PolicySocial EquityEconomic DevelopmentRenewable EnergySustainable DevelopmentDecarbonizationStakeholder EngagementPolicy Analysis

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