
The countries most ready for the global energy transition
Limiting global warming depends on a rapid global energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Yet many countries continue to rely on coal-fired power to meet the rising demand for ...
Harsh leads World Economic Forum's program on research and analysis on energy transition, which supports governments and businesses with transparent fact-base, actionable frameworks, and forward-looking strategies for transition to a sustainable, secure, and inclusive energy system. He has authored a series of flagship publications on energy transition and industrial decarbonization, and leads stakeholder engagement programs on effective energy transition in multiple countries.
Prior to joining the Forum, he worked across MNC's, think tanks, and startups on sustainability challenges in India. He led strategy and growth initiatives for GE's Water and Wastewater business, designed evidence-based policies for industrial decarbonization at Poverty Action Lab, and developed business models for off-grid electrification in Bihar at Husk Power Systems.
He holds a Masters in Public Administration with concentration in Energy and Environmental Policy from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
Limiting global warming depends on a rapid global energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Yet many countries continue to rely on coal-fired power to meet the rising demand for ...
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