India-China Cooperation on Climate Adaptation

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The episode discusses the potential for India and China to cooperate on climate adaptation amidst geopolitical tensions.

Can India and China cooperate on climate change despite ongoing geopolitical tensions? In this episode of All Things Policy, Bhumika Sevkani, Research Analyst at the Takshashila Institution, is joined by Pooja Ramamurthi and Shruti Jargad from the Centre for Social and Economic Progress, to explore the prospects for climate and clean energy cooperation between the world’s two largest developing economies and among the largest emitters. Tune in to the conversation, understand the countries' shared interests in climate adaptation, clean technology, and economic growth, the challenges posed by India's dependence on Chinese green supply chains, and what a pragmatic strategy for engagement could look like. Are you passionate about shaping India's future? Keen to find solutions for India's most pressing challenges? Look no further than Takshashila's Post Graduate Programme in Public Policy. This 48-weekend programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to pivot to a meaningful career in public policy. Apply at school.takshashila.org.in/pgp by June 7th. The programme begins by June 20th. Hope to see you there! All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public…

People in this episode

Host: Bhumika Sevkani

Guests: Pooja Ramamurthi, Shruti Jargad

Topics covered

• climate change
• India-China relations
• clean energy cooperation
• geopolitical tensions
• economic growth

Keywords

• climate adaptation
• clean technology
• green supply chains
• public policy
• economic cooperation

Sponsors

Takshashila Institution

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Takshashila Institution, Centre for Social and Economic Progress

Places: India, China

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