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Acting local: Examples of regional transition programs that work

Tuesday, October 18 (10:30am - 11:50am EST)

Vibhuti Garg and Swati Dsouza and Nicole Horseherder and Gerry Arances and Heidi Binko

Tuesday, October 18 (10:30am - 11:50am EST)

A look at who and what is driving energy transitions in regional areas, and the strategies that bind local communities towards a common goal. Local leaders from India, the Philippines, and the Navajo Nation will provide examples of how communities are building support for local enterprises, energy sources, and economies from the ground up in support of a just transition.

Session Materials: Socioeconomic Impacts of Coal Transitions in India

Vibhuti Garg

Vibhuti Garg is the Director for South Asia at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), where she leads efforts to advance sustainable development through strategic policy interventions in energy pricing, subsidy reforms, innovative business models, and market design.

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Swati Dsouza

Swati Dsouza is an energy analyst having over 8 years of energy sector experience focused on challenges to the fossil fuel transition in emerging economies. She is also associated with the IEA as the India lead analyst and coordinator.

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Nicole Horseherder

Nicole Horseherder is Diné from Black Mesa, of the Navajo Nation.

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Gerry Arances

Gerry Arances is a long-term climate and environmental advocate.

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Heidi Binko

As co-founder and executive director of the Just Transition Fund, Heidi Binko is responsible for the design and strategic direction of the organization.

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