Climate Change

In the post-Paris agreement era, accelerating climate action is the biggest hope to ensure a safe future for all. In India, our work focuses on climate modelling to develop a better understanding of climate variability at regional scales. We study the risks and vulnerabilities of key sectors such as water, health, agriculture and industry. Our work in climate science is inextricably linked to policy research and recommendations for the Indian government to shape its domestic policies, as well as contribute to its position in global negotiations. Through a number of initiatives, we are beginning to extend our knowledge and research in climate science and policy to other emerging economies.

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NEW IN CLIMATE

  • Financing

    Project Report

    Financing Decarbonization of Indian Secondary Steel Sector: Towards an Enabling Environment

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    urban-heat

    Theme

    HFCs – Enabling efficient refrigerant transitions

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    Research paper

    A Transformative Global Goal on Adaptation: Scope, Science and Policy

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  • climate

    Policy Brief

    Mobile Air Conditioning (MAC): A technology landscape, challenges and opportunities for sustainable cooling

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  • Adaptation future

    Article

    Urban Flood Analysis and Early Warning Solution for Disaster Resilience

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Projects

Articles

Atmospheric Water Generation – A Sustainable Solution for Bihar’s Water Challenges

Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar

Atmospheric Water Generators are systems that extract water from moisture present in the air. They work on the principle of condensation — cooling humid air to collect water droplets — which are then filtered, mineralized, and made fit for human consumption.

India’s Green Diplomacy Could Be Its Biggest Soft Power Tool Yet

Dr T P Singh

Natural resource conservation isn’t just an environmental concern; it’s a geopolitical one.

Gloomy Skies, Choked Lungs – An Unseen Battle for Clean Air

Dr Arindam Datta

Air pollution is a complex issue, rooted in everything from urban planning and industrial policy to individual choices and political will.

Climate-Proofing India’s Bioeconomy: Industrial Biotech Responses to Climate-induced Raw Material Shifts

Dr Veeranna Channashettar

India’s bioeconomy touched a remarkable valuation of US$165.7 billion in 2024, reflecting its rising significance in national development.

Why Youth Participation Matters in Climate Action

Around the world, youngsters are voicing dissent against economic, social, and environmental systems that contribute to climate degradation.

India’s New AC Set Point Rule: A Small Tweak with Big Implications

Why a shift from 16°C to 20°C could reshape the nation’s energy future and cooling habits.

Events

Integrating Ethics, Science, and Innovation for Climate Resilience

November 21, 2025
to November 21, 2025

Bringing Together Ethics, Science, and Innovation for Climate Resilience

Overshoot, Justice, and Multilateral Sovereign Guarantee Mechanisms in Climate Policy and Finance

November 20, 2025
to November 20, 2025

As COP30 deliberations are on, this high-level side event on “Overshoot, Justice, and Multilateral Sovereign Guarantee Mechanisms in Climate Policy and Finance” brings together leading experts to examine the mounting risks of climate overshoot and the pathways for a just and equitable response.

Overshoot, Justice, and Multilateral Sovereign Guarantee Mechanisms in Climate Policy and Finance

November 20, 2025
to November 20, 2025

As COP30 deliberations are on, this high-level side event on “Overshoot, Justice, and Multilateral Sovereign Guarantee Mechanisms in Climate Policy and Finance” brings together leading experts to examine the mounting risks of climate overshoot and the pathways for a just and equitable response.

Driving Global Efficiency Goals: TERI at the Mission Efficiency Events, COP30

November 14, 2025
to November 15, 2025

Dr Amit Kumar Thakur (Associate Director, Social Transformation & CSR) participated in the Mission Efficiency Networking event & its Press Conference held on 14 &15 November 2025 during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil.

News

COP30: How India turns global climate goals into local action

November 24, 2025
| Dr Manish Anand
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| Mr R R Rashmi
| The Indian Express

Climate adaptation is built through daily actions. India's greatest strength lies in blending everyday wisdom with supportive policies and modern science, write Dr Manish Anand, Senior Fellow, and Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, TERI.

COP30: Who is the enemy of real progress?

November 22, 2025
| Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava
| ABP News

Countries who oppose financial ambition are the true adversaries of development at COP30. They are not merely postponing negotiations; they are jeopardizing lives and livelihoods throughout the Global South, writes Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Associate Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.

Cultural hub Bangalore International Centre celebrates 20 years

November 21, 2025 |
November 21, 2025
Deccan Herald

Launched on November 21, 2005, BIC moved to its current location in Domlur in 2019. Its foundation stone was originally laid at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), also in Domlur. At the time, Bengaluru was emerging as "India's knowledge capital." Leaders such as late Dr R K Pachauri, former Director General, TERI, economist Prof S L Rao, and Mr Shanth Kumar, Director, The Printers Mysore Pvt Ltd, backed the plan.

COP30 exposes fault lines — and India's climate priorities

November 21, 2025
| Ms Shiren Pandita and Ms Shreya Gupta, TERI
| The Tribune

Ambition without energy security is a risk India cannot take, writes Ms Shiren Pandita, Associate Fellow and Ms Shreya Gupta, Research Associate, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI

India tells CoP30 it has exceeded its climate commitments, to submit update on time

November 18, 2025 |
November 18, 2025
Mint

Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, stated that India's impressive achievement concerning the current NDCs reinforces its status as a global leader in climate action.

98% processed is 100% lie: Investigating Gurugram’s broken waste system

November 17, 2025 |
November 17, 2025
Newslaundry

Allocating funds toward waste segregation, sorting, and processing not only facilitates the recovery of valuable resources through recycling and reuse but also mitigates health and climate-related impacts, stated Dr Suneel Pandey, Director, Circular Economy and Waste Management Division, TERI.

Policy

Strengthening Multilateralism on the Road to COP33 and Beyond

November 7, 2025

The world remains off-track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, with global temperature rise projected to exceed 2.5°C by the end of the century. The existing structure of global climate governance is widely regarded inadequate to deliver the pace and scale of transformation that science demands.

Re-anchoring CBDR-RC in Human Development and SDGs for Climate Justice

November 7, 2025
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The year 2015 marked a pivotal moment for global sustainability with the adoption of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BLENDED FINANCE FOR CLIMATE ACTION IN INDIA

June 30, 2025

Mobilizing private finance for climate action has become a central concern in both global and national finance agendas, particularly as public funding alone is insufficient to meet the growing investment needs for mitigation and adaptation. Blended finance—defined as the strategic use of public or concessional capital to attract private investment—has emerged as a promising tool to bridge this financing gap.

Assessing the Economic Viability and Environmental Benefits of Treating Market Waste Using Anaerobic Digestion: A Case Study of Koyambedu Market in Chennai, India

June 27, 2025

There is significant potential to increase waste diversion in India, which can extend the lifespan of disposal sites, advance a circular economy, reduce emissions, and improve air quality and public health.

Financing Just Transition: Synergies between NCQG and JTWP

November 18, 2024

The discussions and negotiations for the JTWP and the NCQG so far reflect the broader challenge of aligning global ambitions with practical actionable steps towards equitable climate action. Looking ahead, the JTWP has the potential to be a framework for deeper, more effective collaboration towards a collective narrative around implementing the Paris Agreement through just transition pathways at global as well as national scales, leading to tangible progress towards a sustainable and equitable future. This potential cannot be realized without a commensurate outcome of the NCQG process.

Services

Climate change risk assessment

We generate climate projections at global and regional scales and impacts, vulnerability and adaptation assessments in key sectors using established models and our in-house super-computing facility. We also conducts GHG inventorization and mitigation analysis. We provide national and international policy analysis and review, and contribute to key issues in negotiations encompassing adaptation, mitigation, technology, and finance.

Team

Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change
Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change
Distinguished Fellow, Green Shipping
Director, Climate Change and Air Quality
Associate Director, Earth Science and Climate Change
Area Convenor, Center for Climate Change Research
Fellow and Area Convenor, Centre for Climate Modelling