The consecutive G20 presidencies of Indonesia (2022), India (2023), Brazil (2024), and South Africa (2025) has resulted in four consecutive G20 presidencies held by emerging economies. This moment is hailed by many as a grand opportunity for Global South countries to make a push on different topics including on energy transition, and climate action. Collectively, in the climate and energy space, these countries have shown leadership on topics like Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), Green Development, Climate Finance & LiFE, Energy Transition and Sustainable Development among others. Can they do more? How much more and what are limits of G2O process?To understand how G20s works, and how best can it be used for advocating for stronger energy and climate policies by Global South countries, we interviewed Dr. Prabhat Upadhyaya, G20 and Multilateral Advisor, African Climate Foundation. Prabhat is a leading climate and energy expert who has previously worked with G2O secretariat in India and is currently in South Africa leading work on G20 in South Africa.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTAl6DuJ3y1HOJDRfFYfFJROrTm5CjcO23mmdDd_CVtb1E9VjyN9P7kBIcW01JJ1_NK3QIyt0glEQ9U/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

He is an award-winning journalist and researcher and author of a book “Total Transition: The Human Side of the Renewable Energy Revolution.”

Sandeep Pai

Global South’s G20 Streak: A Turning Point for Climate and Energy Leadership? | ft.  Dr. Prabhat Upadhyaya

With Donald Trump scheduled to take over as the 47th President of the United States of America, there is widespread anxiety on the impact on global climate action. A climate change denier, Trump is a vocal supporter of fossil fuels and in his last tenure made US exit from the Paris Agreement on climate action. It is feared climate financing will take a serious hit.We talked with Anisha Dutta, a New York based investigative journalist focusing on politico-economy to understand the why and how of America electing Trump, the impact it will have on energy transition policies of the US, and the domino effect on climate action and green funding across the globe.Anisha Dutta has been a journalist for over a decade, earlier in New Delhi and now in New York. She has worked with some of the leading newspapers in India - The Hindustan Times as an political and infra reporter and for The Indian Express as an investigative journalist. Recently she has also reported from war and conflict zones in Northern Iraq. Her recent works have been published in The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Columbia Journalism Review, The Hindu Frontline, among others.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRFS6N7GejSUlk_fAgIMHwLYNQg4meDkZjNw4M6av_Nn_Sp5JgLAngbVUDer6j-ud-Nxzi9THUscCVX/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Anisha Dutta is on <a href='https://x.com/A2D2_'>Twitter</a> and <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisha-d-93226895/'>LinkedIn</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

Donald Trump is back and so are Climate Fears | ft. Anisha Dutta

Climate change is already impacting many rural areas of India. Farmers in rural areas of India are facing rise in temperatures and changes in rainfall that negatively impacts production as well as monetary returns. There are many ways to adapt to the impacts of climate change. One way to assist farmers is the District Agro-met Units (DAMUs), a project of Indian Meteorological department. DAMUs provide free-of-cost weather advisory services, and crucial information related to sowing, use of fertilisers, harvesting and storing crops. Instead of expanding the DAMU, Government of India decided to shut them down.To understand the broader impacts of climate change on farmers, the role of DAMU’s and why government decided to shut them down, we interviewed Rishika Pardikar an Indian environmental journalist and PhD scholar Rakesh Nannewar. Both Rishika and Rakesh have been extensively written about the role and importance of DAMU units.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQbOg1GZQbTpxdhvwihiLa6XG7cOVJtS7O8TEbGzyuZva1pjLEVTIYqmpgN-d8CpPrtJeTQzs8hbSa7/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Rishika Pardikar is on <a href='https://x.com/rishpardikar?t=quq_Icw9ZqV_uQK8iVsubA&s=09'>Twitter</a> and Rakesh Nannewar is on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rakesh-nannewar-1b19998b/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app'>LinkedIn</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

Climate Adaptation Challenge for Indian Agriculture | ft. Rishika Pardikar & Rakesh Nannewar

Every year, between May to September, the same images make the rounds. The national capital first sweats and then drowns with even a few millimetres of rain. The city that never sleeps braces water logging every year without fail. The silicon valley of India while facing traffic snarls the whole year dreads the monsoon months which make it worse.Why is it that India's megacities crumble under the slightest variation in weather? Why are our national, financial capitals and metro cities not built to adapt to extreme weather conditions? Is it myopic city planning or unprecedented events?As climate change related impacts intensify, cities have to prepare a long term plan to adapt to changing climatic conditions.To discuss the same, we talked with Jaya Dhindaw, Executive Program Director, Sustainable Cities and Director, WRI India Ross Center.Jaya is an urban development professional and researcher with over two decades of global experience in sustainable development, urban resilience and natural resource management.Jaya has in the past worked for the Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transport and Urban Planning (CISTUP) at the Indian Institute of Science. She has also worked with the City of Charlotte for over 8 years, first with the transit system and then with the planning department.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLf1oStZ7Ha8qqbMBUglqbCgC1oKlS30MkuP3KcO9Go/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Jaya Dhindaw is on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaya-dhindaw-4b62672/'>Linkedin</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

Sweat, Drown, Parch: Why India's megacities can't handle extreme weather? | ft. Jaya Dhindaw

This summer was all about breaking records - from temperature to electricity demand. India clocked the highest ever electricity demand of 260 Gw during the summer months, thanks to sweltering heat in all parts of the country.But is it just the heat? Has the electricity usage behavior changed in the country? Are ACs shaping our power demand? Are the demand drivers shifting from commercial to domestic segment?Is the electricity supply landscape prepared for extreme weather events impacting both the infrastructure and the supply planning?To take a micro look at India's electricity demand supply system, we talked with Rajiv Goyal. Goyal has served in various positions across power distribution companies. He is credited with the successful setting up of the Noida Power Company Ltd. He is considered an expert in power distribution planning, smart metering, and power sector regulations among other things. He is currently CEO and whole time director at EKI Power Trading.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT6T-rLi3nBjclopnJ9G94ulgbsvi0hWGjEZGYOKcEFDZLC7P3L9PHC9VwmSIoYRCuL57dNsK1B5yaE/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Rajiv Goyal is on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajivgoyal/'>Linkedin</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

New Records, New Challenges: Is India's Power Supply System Equipped? | ft. Rajiv Goyal

Energy security remains a top priority for India as it seeks to balance growth with sustainability. A critical question emerges: Can India ensure energy security while also phasing down inefficient and uneconomical coal power plants? This issue involves not only understanding the current landscape of power production but also strategizing the retirement of outdated plants.In this insightful episode, we engage with Dr. Joshua Busby and Deepshikha Arora from the University of Texas at Austin, who explore these complex dynamics in their upcoming paper. They delve into the political economy challenges of retiring coal plants in India, discussing both the local policy frameworks and the international support mechanisms that can aid India's decision-making process.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vScnpMQZrm3INX0Gd4IA0MlUe5rIhq3sMoxXaZW3w-6TTstLHnSlxv-L5ZHLx7A_HYvxP43tdtujq0u/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

India's Energy Security and the Transition from Coal Power | ft. Dr. Joshua Busby & Deepshika Arora

Can political leaders be taken to court over climate change impacts? Can the Indian Constitution recognize climate change under the right to live? A recent Supreme Court hearing explored these questions, sparking a national debate. The case ruled against the livelihood rights of an endangered bird, but what could laws against extreme weather and climate change mean for us?Join us as we discuss this with Shibani Ghosh, Advocate on Record Supreme Court of India and a visiting fellow at the Sustainable Futures Collaborative, a New Delhi-based research organisation, as she shares her outlook on citizen-driven climate actions and the vital role of the National Green Tribunal. Could this be the beginning of a strong climate law for India?Learn how this big decision could change India's legal system, support climate action, and lead to future climate laws.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR47ckU1GGi25OdWpNqshMLNoGkUXMCXdhLEXG2KgbhA-mGq8Adl-X0s5ZIwugha3fjCKGfeHC0Bp3J/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

The Right to Save our Future | ft. Shibani Ghosh

Nearly 2.8 billion people around the world depend on solid fuels such as firewood and biomass for their cooking needs. Majority of such people reside in African and Asian countries including in India.India has made significant progress in enhancing access to modern fuels through policies that support greater use of LPG cylinders. However, several issues still remain.To understand the Indian clean cooking challenge and the required interventions, we interviewed Abhishek Kar, Senior Programme Lead at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water. Abhishek have led numerous studies on energy access in India and in other countries and is a known expert in this area.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQyPn-9lcseArAPcDkk3687B5AkkIoWMgoG6549lfcpsEsIfYop2bzd5PGI-n0fAFcbUT_DUrz8mXCN/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Abhishek Kar is on <a href='https://twitter.com/Abhishek_Kar_AK'>Twitter</a> & <a href='https://twitter.com/Abhishek_Kar_AK'>Linkedin</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

Accelerating clean cooking revolution | ft. Abhishek Kar

Imagine a future where every rooftop is a mini power station, contributing to a cleaner and greener environment. This isn't just a dream—it's the potential of decentralized renewable energy projects. From innovative micrgrids to efficient rooftop solar panels, these solutions are revolutionizing the way we power our lives.To know more, We sat with Dr. Debajit Palit; He has a PhD in Energy Policy and an MSc in Physics. He is currently a professor at the NTPC School of Business. He has dabbled in the roles of professor, author, and researcher.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSnDxZ0S5rBFqgXWlLDHROB6BsZRhQAy0nmBubNLqr6zrxKFbtYjtEGfXoy_hygBJjdax1jhPNxtZ7w/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Dr. Debajit Patil is on <a href='https://twitter.com/debajitpalit'>Twitter</a> & <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-debajit-palit-phd-86663115/'>Linkedin</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

Going off grid: Greening India's power needs| ft. Dr. Debajit Palit

India has ambitions to install 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Achieving this target would require large scale finance, sound policies and much more.To understand how India can achieve its renewable energy targets, we interviewed Vibhuti Garg, Director of South Asia at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. Vibhuti is an expert on energy pricing, adoption of new technologies, subsidy reforms, enhancing clean energy access and more.Full transcript of the episode is available in <a href='https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR2cpsbmMAjVjTFkRYyyDC03Rzniix9pLo58sWHWAuKZiUILq9OBs4ytTSa_kpDm6E3aJmuGRBpBLbH/pub'>English</a> language.Presented by <a href='https://101reporters.com/'>101Reporters</a>Follow TIEH podcast on <a href='https://twitter.com/tieh_podcast'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-india-energy-hour/'>Linkedin</a> and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnDfhIAJFwoWJW3Z-0tjKmQ/videos'>YouTube</a>Vibhuti Garg is on <a href='https://twitter.com/Vibhuti_D_Garg'>Twitter</a> & <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/vibhuti-garg-78148010/'>Linkedin</a>Our host, Shreya Jai on <a href='https://twitter.com/shreya_jai'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreya-jai-28712a34/'>Linkedin</a> & Dr. Sandeep Pai on <a href='https://twitter.com/Sandeeppaii'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeep-pai-366ba281/'>Linkedin</a>

Get Ready for India's Clean Energy Boom: Hitting the 2030 Target | ft. Vibhuti Garg

G7 nations or group of world's most advanced economies of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States are reportedly planning to ban all fossil fuel finance globally. In fact, G7 has already declared its intention to stop international funding for coal projects. This fossil fuel finance ban could have an adverse impact on countries in the Global South who are trying to balance their growing energy needs while taking action on climate change. To understand this decision of G7 and its far-reaching repercussions, we spoke with Vijaya Ramachandran, Director for Energy and Development at the Breakthrough Institute in the US. Vijaya is a renowned economist with over three decades of experience working in public policy and academia. She has served on the faculty of Duke University and Georgetown University as well as worked at the World Bank, the Executive Office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and the Center for Global Development. Suggested readings: 1. <a href='https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01020-z' target='_blank'>https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01020-z</a> 2. <a href='https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/foreign-policy/541554-economic-growth-in-africa-will-not-be-achieved-by-a' target='_blank'>https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/foreign-policy/541554-economic-growth-in-africa-will-not-be-achieved-by-a</a>

G7 Fossil Finance Ban: Bold Climate Action or Hypocrisy?

Shreya Jai is India’s leading business journalist currently working for the Business Standard newspaper.

Shreya Jai

A multimedia journalist with 101Reporters and producer of THE INDIA ENERGY HOUR podcast.

Tejas Dayananda Sagar

Manas Mishra, is a multimedia expert and sound engineer with 101Reporters.