@CSEINDIA makes a surprising turn towards cheer-leading for carbon markets in India, moving away from its well-known stance of caution on market-driven approaches. Here is a quick deconstruction of the most problematic aspects of this new turn.... Based on the report: http___cdn.cseindia.org_attachments_0.40552200_1723533649_the-indian-carbon-market-pathway-towards-an-effective-mechanism-report.pdf and a press statement: cseindia.org/cse-recommends-… 1/n

Excellent bold piece that calls out the reality of the constant attempt to impose "ecological" solutions by fiat from above!! In fact, such solutions are not even the balanced scientific judgement that is required in dealing with phenomena with multiple causes and multiple channels of action. Instead one particular discipline, and one particular perspective is allowed to run away with the solution discourse. This paralyzes even well-meaning political leaders and bureaucrats into inaction - who are faced with unimplementable "structural" solutions alongside lack of input and effort on step-by-step processes and actions that would provide tangible relief. Much also depends on the composition of the committees of experts that are appointed. If unbalanced in character, lack of balance is possible in many ways, then unbalanced recommendations are the outcome!! @ramakumarr @KanitkarT @sciencebwoy @krishnamku @gsaipsn @MadhuraFAS @mssrf @doctorsoumya @cabcmssrf @nramind @karuppadanna