{"id":6728,"date":"2025-09-09T20:11:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T14:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isid.ac.in\/~cecfee\/?post_type=event&p=6728"},"modified":"2025-09-16T22:46:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T17:16:41","slug":"international-workshop-on-energy-efficiency-conservation-transition-for-net-zero-and-sustainable-development-goals","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.isid.ac.in\/~cecfee\/event\/international-workshop-on-energy-efficiency-conservation-transition-for-net-zero-and-sustainable-development-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"International Workshop on Energy Efficiency, Conservation & Transition for Net Zero and Sustainable Development Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"

The International Workshop on Energy Efficiency, Conservation & Transition for Net Zero and Sustainable Development Goals<\/strong>, hosted at the Energy Management Centre (EMC) Kerala<\/strong>, and CECFEE<\/strong> being one of the knowledge partners<\/strong>, brought together experts, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from across the Global South and beyond. Over two days, participants engaged in meaningful dialogue on advancing energy efficiency, renewable adoption, and innovative strategies for achieving Net Zero<\/strong> and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Day 1 | 9 September 2025<\/h4>\n

The workshop opened with an inaugural ceremony<\/strong> at the EMC Kerala.<\/p>\n

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    Shri. Puneet Kumar IAS<\/strong>, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Power, welcomed delegates, emphasizing Kerala\u2019s strong policy direction towards sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The workshop was inaugurated by Shri. K. Krishnankutty<\/strong>, Hon\u2019ble Minister for Electricity, Government of Kerala, who outlined the state\u2019s initiatives in renewable energy, hydropower strengthening, and energy conservation financing, while calling for global cooperation towards Net Zero transition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Other distinguished contributions included:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Shri. Kadakampally Surendran, MLA<\/strong> \u2013 Presidential Address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Dr. Amitava Bandopadhyay, DG, NAM S&T Centre<\/strong> \u2013 Opening Remarks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Dr. K. Ravi Raman, Member, Kerala State Planning Board<\/strong> \u2013 Special Address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Shri. G. Vinod, Chief Electrical Inspector<\/strong> \u2013 Felicitations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Mr. Soumya Garnaik, Country Head, GGGI India<\/strong> and Dr. Sunita Purushottam, GBPN India<\/strong> \u2013 Distinguished Presence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Dr. R. Harikumar, Director, EMC Kerala<\/strong> \u2013 Vote of Thanks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Technical Sessions \u2013 Day 1<\/h4>\n

      Experts from Africa, Asia, and Europe<\/strong> shared diverse perspectives on energy efficiency and clean technologies:<\/p>\n

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        Eng. Kimari Main Patrick (Kenya)<\/strong> \u2013 Energy Efficiency in Tea Sector<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamza (Egypt)<\/strong> \u2013 Integrated Sustainable Energy Strategy 2040<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Mr. Soumya Garnaik (India)<\/strong> \u2013 Low Carbon Buildings Policy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        PwC India<\/strong> \u2013 Buildings Sector Energy Modelling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Mr. David R. Nicol (UK)<\/strong> \u2013 Battery Energy Storage Systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Prof. Dr. Mokhzaini Azizan (Malaysia)<\/strong> \u2013 Time-of-Use Tariffs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Mr. Proud Mundenda (Zimbabwe)<\/strong> \u2013 Digital Energy Markets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Mr. Aby Joseph (India)<\/strong> \u2013 Interconnected Microgrids<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Dr. Sunita Purushottam (India)<\/strong> \u2013 Net Zero Carbon Ready Buildings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Dr. Thiri Shwe Yi Win (Myanmar)<\/strong> \u2013 Renewable Energy Transition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Dr. Henry Chemba (Zambia, Online)<\/strong> \u2013 Localized EV Batteries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Mr. Murthy D S (IIT Bombay)<\/strong> \u2013 Perovskite Solar Cells<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Mr. Rajeev K R (EMC Kerala)<\/strong> \u2013 Hydropower in India & Kerala\u2019s Energy Mix<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Mr. Tomson Sebastian (EMC Kerala)<\/strong> \u2013 Energy Efficient Building Strategies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Mr. Anoop Surendran (EMC Kerala)<\/strong> \u2013 Energy Conservation Funds & Innovative Financing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Mr. Sarath Krishnan S (EMC Kerala)<\/strong> \u2013 Standards & Labelling Schemes of BEE<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The day concluded as a confluence of innovation, global expertise, and collective vision<\/strong>, reinforcing the importance of South\u2013South cooperation<\/strong> for Net Zero and SDGs.<\/p>\n

        Day 2 | 10 September 2025<\/h4>\n

        Day 2 focused on collaboration, innovation, and shared challenges<\/strong> across the Global South.<\/p>\n

        Technical Session 4<\/h4>\n
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          Mr. K Premkumar (ANERT, Kerala)<\/strong> \u2013 Green Hydrogen Economy & its Future<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Mr. Roshan Pandey (NAST, Nepal)<\/strong> \u2013 Electrification and Net-Zero Transition in Nepal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Prof. Mohammad Khalil Elahee (University of Mauritius)<\/strong> \u2013 Sustainable Energy Management & Mauritius\u2019 SDG\/NDC 3.0 Targets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Mr. Shravan Kumar Koobarawa (Polutechics, Mauritius)<\/strong> \u2013 Energy Efficiency & Transition for Net Zero & SDGs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Prof. E. Somanathan (Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi)<\/strong> \u2013 Learnings from the Anganjyothi Program on Induction Stove Adoption<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Panel Discussion<\/h4>\n

          Theme:<\/strong> Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Transition for Achieving Net Zero and Sustainable Development Goals<\/em><\/p>\n

          Chair:<\/strong> Dr. R. Harikumar<\/p>\n

          Panelists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hamza (ASRT, Egypt)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Prof. Mohammad Khalil Elahee (University of Mauritius)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Eng. Kimari Main Patrick (Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Shri. K Premkumar (ANERT, Kerala)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Smt. Asha P. A., Chief Engineer (REES), KSEBL<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Sri. Joby P. K., Assistant Electrical Inspector, Government of Kerala<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            The discussion underscored the value of South\u2013South knowledge exchange<\/strong> and joint strategies<\/strong> for sustainable development.<\/p>\n

            Valedictory Session<\/h4>\n

            Reflections and closing remarks were delivered by:<\/p>\n

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              Dr. (Prof.) RVG Menon<\/strong>, Vice Chairman, EMC Kerala<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Dr. R. Harikumar<\/strong>, Director, EMC Kerala<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Dr. Amitava Bandopadhyay<\/strong>, DG, NAM S&T Centre, New Delhi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              With the presence of Prof. E. Somanathan<\/strong>, Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              The event concluded with certificate distribution<\/strong>, followed by a cultural programme and networking dinner<\/strong>, celebrating both learning and collaboration.<\/p>\n

              The workshop served as a dynamic platform for the Global South<\/strong>, uniting stakeholders across continents to exchange knowledge, share innovations, and chart collective pathways towards Net Zero and the SDGs<\/strong>. Kerala leveraged this opportunity to build strong partnerships and reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future. \ud83c\udf31<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"event-category":[211],"event-status":[147],"event-year":[216],"class_list":["post-6728","event","type-event","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","event-category-workshop","event-status-past-event","event-year-216"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isid.ac.in\/~cecfee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/6728","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isid.ac.in\/~cecfee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isid.ac.in\/~cecfee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.isid.ac.in\/~cecfee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/6728\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6755,"href":"https:\/\/www.isid.ac.in\/~cecfee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/6728\/revisions\/6755"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isid.ac.in\/~cecfee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"event-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isid.ac.in\/~cecfee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event-category?post=6728"},{"taxonomy":"event-status","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isid.ac.in\/~cecfee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event-status?post=6728"},{"taxonomy":"event-year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isid.ac.in\/~cecfee\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event-year?post=6728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}