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Climatic Benefits of Black Carbon Emission Reduction in India

A pioneering assessment quantifying the climate benefits of reducing black carbon emissions from India's transport sector through adoption of advanced vehicle emission standards.

Climatic Benefits of Black Carbon Emission Reduction in India

Project Type

Climate & Air Quality Assessment

Client / Institution

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

Year

2015

Location

Gwangju, South Korea

Sector
Climate Policy
Theme
Air PollutionBlack CarbonClimate Mitigation

A pioneering assessment quantifying the climate benefits of reducing black carbon emissions from India’s transport sector through adoption of advanced vehicle emission standards.

Role

Lead Researcher

Tools & Methods
Emission InventoryAtmospheric ModellingClimate Forcing Assessment

Outputs

  • Peer-reviewed Publication

Impact

Provided evidence supporting integrated air quality and climate mitigation policies, highlighting the co-benefits of reducing short-lived climate pollutants.