CEM-Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative Part of : GS Prelims and GS-II – Policies and interventions and GS-III – Conservation
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Recently, India and the UK have launched a new workstream to promote industrial energy efficiency under Clean Energy Ministerial’s (CEM) Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative (IDDI).
It was launched in the ongoing 12th CEM (CEM12) Meeting , virtually hosted by Chile .
About 12th CEM Meeting
Objective: To infuse green technologies and stimulate demand for low-carbon industrial material. India is committed to cut emissions intensity per unit of GDP by 33 to 35% by 2030. The commitment depends on effective deployment of low carbon technologies in Energy Intensive Sectors like Iron & Steel, Cement and Petrochemicals.
About Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM)
It was established in December 2009 at the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) CoP in Copenhagen . Purpose :
To promote policies and programs that advance clean energy technology To share lessons learned and best practices To encourage the transition to a global clean energy economy.
Focus Areas
Improve energy efficiency worldwide. Enhance clean energy supply. Expand clean energy access.
Members :
29 countries India is also a member country .
Industrial Deep Decarbonization Initiative (IDDI)
IDDI is an initiative of CEM .
It is a global coalition of public and private organisations who are working to stimulate demand for low carbon industrial materials.
To standardise carbon assessments Establish ambitious public and private sector procurement targets Incentivise investment into low-carbon product development and design industry guidelines.
Supporting Countries :
The IDDI is co-led by the UK and India Current members also include Germany and Canada .
Goals :
Encouraging governments and the private sector to buy low carbon steel and cement. Sourcing and sharing data for common standards and targets.
