EVENT RECAP: Modelling Pathways for Zero Emission Transport Systems in India
Hosted under the Forum for Decarbonising Transport
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Hosted under the Forum for Decarbonising Transport ·
On December 7th, the roundtable discussion on 'Modelling Pathways for Zero Emission Transport Systems in India' brought together climate modelers, transport policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to deliberate on different climate models for carbon neutral transport systems such as the Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition (EEIST Project) – a University of Exeter led project, climate models by WRI India and a collaborative model by GIZ India and The Celestial Earth.
The discussions were conducted under the Forum for Decarbonising Transport, a NITI Aayog-led initiative in partnership with WRI India.
Key insights
The key to robust modelling lies in optimising the assumptions frameworks by including a wider variety of contextual factors for the Indian transport system and assumptions which are reflective of the real-world scenarios.
It is important to model social impacts to add a nuanced approach to policymaking.
Currently, most models are geared towards a national-level strategy to decarbonize the transport sector. Going forward, these models could support planning at a sub-national scale considering the development levers of states and identifying specific challenges and barriers.
A collaborative approach between all key transport sector stakeholders will bring diverse perspectives, making modelling more integrated and dynamic in nature.
Modellers should consider using a common baseline to enable an aligned approach towards achieving the zero emissions target.
While establishing transition timelines, modellers should also consider the transition rate to a cleaner energy generation source.
