The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi.
*Research for this project is supported by the CLIPORE-project phase-II funded by MISTRA programme. A part of the argument presented in this paper was circulated during COP-14, held in Poznan, Poland from 1–12 December 2009 as Shrivastava M K. 2008. Climate Change and Technology: Building Capabilities. TERI Viewpoint Paper 1. TERI. New Delhi. Author has benefited greatly in formulating the arguments presented in this paper by the inputs from Dr Saradindu Bhaduri (JNU), Nitu Goel and Suruchi Bhadwal (TERI). For inaccuracies and ambiguities, if any, however, author is solely responsible.
Considering the magnitude and urgency concerning climate change, and the important role of technology therein, it is imperative that transition towards a global green techno-economic paradigm is proactively promoted. Such a transition is not possible unless there is a strong bias in favour of environment in policy making as well as at the level of technological choices made by firms. This paper attempts to touch upon some of the crucial issues that must be addressed in order to bring about a strong ‘environmental bias’ in making technological as well as policy choices necessary for establishing a green techno-economic paradigm.
