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The just energy transition cannot happen without state-owned companies

State-owned companies control more than half of global fossil fuel production, yet the just transition movement has barely brought them to the table. This illuminem Voices piece from Duke’s Sandeep Pai and IKEA Foundation’s Sahba Chauhan makes the case that a just transition can’t be designed around SOEs from the outside — it has to be built with them.

July 20, 2026

Roadmap for how United States-India Critical Minerals Framework Can Deliver Results

The new US–India critical minerals partnership presents an opportunity to strengthen cooperation on supply chains, processing, financing, and industrial development. Check out this commentary exploring how the framework can move from diplomacy to implementation.

May 28, 2026

India Must Not Let Methane Slip Through the Cracks

India’s coal sector emits around 2.8 million tonnes of methane annually, yet methane mitigation is missing from new mine closure guidelines. Check out this commentary This commentary explores why integrating methane abatement into standard mine closure practices is crucial.

March 18, 2026
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