Karthik Ganesan, Senior Research Associate at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), provides insights into the recently published study on 'Assessing Green Industrial Policy : The India experience'
Launched in 2012, the Jiha Tinou ("my region") program seeks to optimise the capacity of local actors to contribute to national energy goals and to benefit through local development. It aims to put citizens and local officials at the heart of the dynamics of change.
The Government of the Republic of Korea estimated that an investment of USD 105 billion in green growth between 2009 and 2013 would bring about 1.18 million jobs in the country (PCGG, 2009b).
Climate Innovation Centers (CICs) are an important initiative of the World Bank Group’s Climate Technology Program.
Energy security is central to the green growth policy of the Government of India. In 2005, the government commissioned The Energy and Resources Institute to undertake a study of technological options for achieving the desired growth rate under various scenarios.
Germany’s feed-in tariff program has been at the heart of its renewable energy policy. Ongoing monitoring and public data and analysis have been crucial for setting the rates for the scheme, and for supporting public debate on the costs and benefits.