Kartikeya Singh

Senior Associate (Non-resident), Energy Security and Climate Change Program and Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies
Kartikeya Singh

Kartikeya Singh has spent the last several years in climate change philanthropy. Most recently he served as director of the Global Electricity Initiative at the Climate Imperative Foundation and director of programmes at the Netherlands-based SED Fund before that. His responsibilities included setting strategies and making grants to groups around the world advocating for a just clean energy transition. Previously, Kartikeya was a senior fellow and deputy director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where he was charged with leading the Engaging Indian States initiative. There, in addition to translating the nuances of the political economy of Indian states and center-state relations for the foreign policy and business community, he developed new strategies and created new networks to bolster public and private sector engagement with Indian states. Specifically, he designed and led two separate initiatives at CSIS focused on energy and healthcare engagement with Indian states and an additional project focused on higher education cooperation between the United States and India. Kartikeya holds a BS in ecology and sustainable development, an MESc from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and a PhD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.

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Experts React: The IRA One Year On

The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law one year ago today, has initiated a new era of federal investment in the energy and climate sectors. Experts weigh in on the domestic and international impact so far and the political challenges that remain.  

Commentary by Kevin Book Cy McGeady Jane Nakano Kartikeya Singh and Janet M. Whittaker — August 16, 2023

Experts React: Can IPEF Be a Watershed Moment for U.S.-India?

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) special negotiation meetings were held in Delhi between February 8–11. CSIS experts speak about addressing critical challenges in supply chain resilience, taxation, clean energy, and governance to further U.S.-India relations.  

Commentary by Jayant Krishna Mukesh H. Butani Kartikeya Singh and Alok Gupta — February 13, 2023

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New York to Pittsburgh: Climate Takes from Two Cities

Last month, climate and clean energy experts convened in New York for Climate Week 2022 and then Pittsburgh for the Global Clean Energy Action Forum.

Podcast Episode by Lisa Hyland Kartikeya Singh Sandeep Pai and Morgan Higman — October 3, 2022

CSIS Energy 360

Beyond COP26: Just Transitions

The CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program is very pleased to host Saliem Fakir and Chantal Naidoo for a discussion on what the Just Energy Transition Partnership means for South Africa’s energy transition and its coal-dependent regions.

Event — November 23, 2021

Meeting India’s Net-Zero Moment

Helping India meet its net-zero emissions targets requires partners to re-cast their strategic bilateral energy partnerships with the country. Kartikeya Singh offers a template for how the Biden administration can help India deliver on its energy commitments.

Commentary by Kartikeya Singh — March 24, 2021

Agenda for India’s Green Recovery

In a post-Covid, climate constrained world, India must use its limited resources judiciously to establish a better growth path for its people and environment. Action in these five areas can trigger maximum returns and create the systemic change India needs for success.

Commentary by Kartikeya Singh — February 24, 2021

Tamil Nadu - Massachusetts Energy Partnership

CSIS has been liaising with state power officials from the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu since February 2017 in an effort to uncover the state’s energy priorities.

Event — October 21, 2019