Bihar Environment Secretary Highlights Renewable Energy Initiatives at Jakarta Futures Forum
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Jakarta Futures Forum |
| Location | Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Date | 2nd and 3rd May 2024 |
| Organizers | Embassy of India in Jakarta, Observer Research Foundation (ORF), Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia |
| Key Speakers | Secretary of the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bihar; Indra Mani Pandey; Professor Eniya Listiani Dewi |
| Main Theme | International Cooperation for Facilitating a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition |
| India's Renewable Energy Milestones | 40% electric-generation capacity from non-fossil fuels by November 2021; Fourth globally in renewable energy installed capacity; Fourth in wind power capacity; Fifth in solar power capacity |
| Bihar's Initiatives | Climate Resilient and Low Carbon Development Pathway; Jal Jeevan Hariyali Mission; Bihar Renewable Energy Development Agency (BREDA) developing Renewable Energy Policy-2024; Finalizing Bihar State Action Plan on Climate Change |
| Future Goals | 50% cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030; Energy independence by 2047; Net-zero emissions by 2070 |
| Call for Action | Strengthen international collaboration; Increase support for developing countries; Ensure energy transition addresses needs of affected workers and communities |