The special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius (°C) above pre-industrial levels highlighted the importance of achieving net-zero emissions or a carbon-neutral future. There has subsequently been growing international pressure for net-zero commitments, with major emitting countries such as China and the United States (U.S.) announcing their targets of net-zero by 2060 and net-zero by 2050, respectively. Indeed, even major hydrocarbon producers, such as Saudi Arabia (net-zero by 2060) have joined the growing body of support.

Senior Research Associate Yagyavalk Bhatt is a senior research associate at KAPSARC, where he has worked since 2017. His work focuses on supply-… Yagyavalk Bhatt is a senior research associate at KAPSARC, where he has worked since 2017. His work focuses on supply- and demand-side policies in the transportation sector and associated energy demand. His work also focuses on energy transition policies in India and Saudi Arabia. He has authored and contributed to numerous research papers and studies related to the transportation and electricity sectors. Yagyavalk has a master’s degree in renewable energy management and engineering and a bachelor’s degree in electronics and communication.
Expertise
- Energy Sustainability
- Energy Economics
- India Clean Energy Transition
- Climate Policies
- Energy Policy Analysis and Renewable Energy
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India’s Ambition to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2070: Uncertainty and Opportunity
The special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on the impacts of…
29th December 2021
Barriers to and Opportunities for Light-Duty Vehicle Electrification in India: Insights From a Survey of Experts
The special report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on the impacts of…
5th October 2021