Lithium Triangle and India’s Energy Transition

By : Aprajita Kashyap

Page No: 1-20

Abstract
As global climate change accelerates, countries face increasing pressure to adopt sustainable energy pathways that reduce carbon emissions while supporting economic growth. For India, the world’s third-largest emitter and a rapidly expanding economy, transitioning to renewable energy and electric mobility is a strategic necessity. Most of the world’s lithium supply is concentrated in the so-called ‘Lithium Triangle,’ which covers Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. By engaging with this region, India aims to achieve its sustainable energy goals through diversifying sources and building domestic capabilities. This essay, while highlighting the importance of the Lithium Triangle, argues that managing the geopolitics of lithium will be crucial in attaining its clean energy goals, expanding electric mobility, and contributing to global climate efforts.

Author:
Aprajita Kashyap is an Associate Professor in Latin American Studies, Centre for the Study of the Americas, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New, Delhi, India.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/IFAJ.2025.20.1.1