Facilitating India's Low-Carbon Transition: Insights from Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs)

Sanjith Gopalakrishnan

Assistant Professor of Operations Management, Desautels Faculty of Management
McGill University

Tuesday, 30 September 2025 l 2:30-4:00 p.m.ET
Venue: THRN 1365

This in-person seminar explores the potential application of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which allows for the international transfer of mitigation outcomes (ITMOs), in India where coal still dominates the energy mix. By examining models of ITMO-enabled energy trade, we assess whether importing low-carbon fuels such as liquified natural gas (LNG) could help India achieve its environmental goals while addressing domestic energy needs. The implications of low carbon energy trade for energy pricing, economic outcomes, and India’s ambitious renewable energy goals, are also studied, offering insights for policymakers interested in India's sustainable energy transition.

Moderator
Dr. Craig Johnson, Professor, Department of Political Science
University of Guelph

Hosted by 
Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE)
Department of Management, Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics 
Guelph Institute of Development Studies