Development Alternative Group, a social enterprise dedicated to sustainable development, and a research and action organisation striving to deliver socially equitable, environmentally sound and economically scalable development outcomes, had hosted the 24th Trialogue 2047.
The event was meant to throw light upon the urgent need to decarbonise the cement industry, which is considered one of the biggest contributors to environmental pollution. The Trialogue 2047 brought together key stakeholders of this sector on one platform, including Ruchika Drall, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, GoI; S Chandrasekar, IFS, Member Secretary, Bihar State Pollution Control Board; Dr Jonathan Demenge, Head of Cooperation, Swiss Agency of Development and Cooperation (India); Dr Soumen Maity, Vice President, Development Alternatives; and Dr Mukesh Kumar, R&D Head, JK Laxmi Cement.
The discussion at Trialogue 2047 came at a consensus that the best way forward is to adopt transformative technologies that help in decarbonising the cement industry. This needs a strong commitment and cooperation on the part of the cement industry, government, institutions, civil society and academia.