Publications
Discussion paper on Operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund: Challenges and Opportunities
Policy brief
| November 29, 2023
Enhancing India’s Biofuels Program: Examining the Role of Oxyfuels in India’s Clean Fuel Transition
Policy brief
| November 28, 2023
The Energy Resources Institute (TERI) in association with the Asian Clean Fuels Association (ACFA) Singapore, a global consortium of leading petrochemical companies and FTI Consulting, a leading global business consulting firm, had jointly undertaken an extensive study and feasibility analysis of oxyfuels (including ethers and alcohols) for co-blending in gasoline in India.
Just Energy Transition Partnerships, Climate Action, and Minilateralism
Policy brief
| November 24, 2023
Transitioning towards clean energy and renewable sources is a significant measure to restrict Greenhouse Gas emissions and meet the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement. Upcoming minilateral mechanisms, especially partnerships such as JETPs, despite setting ambitious targets have little to offer on recognizing the specific needs of the Global South to support sustainable energy transitions.
Road to Dubai and the Global Goal on Adaptation
Policy brief
| November 24, 2023
IPCC's definition of adaptation emphasizes on human and natural systems rather than countries. A paradigm shift is needed in the climate regime regarding adaptation including not viewing vulnerability as only a country – centric approach. Instead, identifying vulnerability hotspots supplemented by formulating people-centric and nature-centric approaches in climate negotiations is need of the hour.
Role of woody biomass in carbon capture, circular bioeconomy, and biomanufacturing
Research Paper
| November 17, 2023
Global rise in CO2 levels, combined with growing concerns about greenhouse gas emissions, has prompted the adoption of low-carbon emitting processes in order to create a safer, more economically viable, and sustainable environment. Carbon capture by woody biomasses, following the 3R principles of advanced carbon capture, utilization, and storage practices, may boost the circular bioeconomy and help to limit the global rise in temperature below 1.5°C.
Building competencies amongst youth to mainstream knowledge and soft skills to enable a transformative impact on the society
Research Paper
| November 3, 2023
The world is recognizing the relevance and scope of Sustainability Science (SS) as it integrates the disciplines ranging from pure sciences and social sciences and their specializations. Hence, a balance between policies, research, and direct action is integral to the field of SS. Interdisciplinarity is important for SS, and this is a relatively new area. Hence, experiments done within the scope of SS need to be recorded and intensive dissemination of lessons learnt (Haider, 2018).
Dr Vibha Dhawan meets heads of governments of Japan and Guyana
Article
| November 3, 2023
Director General brings focus on TERI’s multiple initiatives during visits to Japan, Guyana and the United StatesTERI director general Dr Vibha Dhawan met heads of government of Japan and Guyana, and the Indian Ambassador to the United States of America (USA) in the month of October.
Who is adapting and how? Identifying actors and roles in climate change adaptation
Research Paper
| October 26, 2023
An assessment of the global progress in climate change adaptation is urgently needed. Despite a rising awareness that adaptation should involve diverse societal actors and a shared sense of responsibility,little is known about the types of actors involved and their roles—particularly between state and non-state actors and different regions. Based on a large n-structured analysis of case studies, we show that, although individuals or households are the most prominent actors implementing adaptation, they are the least involved in institutional responses, particularly in the Global South.