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World must explore solutions to environmental crises without relying on US: Experts
11 Feb 2025
| The Economic Times
Dr. Suneel Pandey, Senior Fellow and Director of the Circular Economy and Waste Management Division at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), emphasized that the most of the polymers are derived from fossil fuel-based petrochemical sectors. The Trump administration has indicated that oil corporations will persist in drilling, resulting in increased oil production. Plastic production will inevitably persist. They do not intend to diminish plastic production or use. Dr. Pandey observed
Read moreTERI MoU with state to boost green energy transition
06 Feb 2025
| The Times of India
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will collaborate with Bengal's non-conventional and renewable energy resources (NRES) department to accelerate energy transition by embracing green energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. In an MoU signed between the state's NRES department and TERI on 6 February 2025, the two have jointly identified areas for collaboration, which include new and innovative renewable energy applications such as floating solar, agriPV, BIPV, as well as clean
Read moreTERI and CFCL launch ‘New Crop Protection Facility’ at TERI GRAM in Haryana
04 Feb 2025
| Agro Spectrum India
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (CFCL) launched the ‘New Crop Protection Facility at TERI GRAM', recently in Gurugram, Haryana. This cutting-edge facility is dedicated to the development of highly efficacious bio-control products and biogenic formulations in a controlled environment. This initiative underscores TERI's and CFCL's commitment to sustainable agriculture and reinforces India’s ability to spearhead eco-friendly, science-
Read moreDelhi pollution policy in doubt over crop burning data
03 Feb 2025
| SciDev.Net
Researchers discovered a substantial reduction in stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana. From 2015-2016 to 2022-2023, fire occurrences diminished by around 49 percent in Punjab and 72 percent in Haryana. Nevertheless, at the same timeframe, Delhi persisted in experiencing acute air pollution each winter. Mr Suresh Ramasubramanya Iyer, Senior Fellow and Area Convener, Air Quality Research Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) New Delhi, stated this new insight facilitates the
Read moreDecoding the Union Budget 2025: A Green Lens on Energy, Resilience and Sustainable Development
03 Feb 2025
| Krishak Jagat
Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), expressed her views on the Union Budget 2025, describing it as a "holistic present-focused budget" aimed at establishing India as a strong, inclusive, and resilient economy, emphasizing research and education, health and infrastructure, industrial competitiveness, and clean energy.
Read moreBudget 2025: Clean energy gets big boost, but key environmental action lacking, say experts
01 Feb 2025
| News 18
Dr Shailly Kedia, Associate Director of the Sustainable Development and Outreach Division at TERI, stated that the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change received a mere 2.5% increase (Rs 3,412.82 crore), despite the fact that the overall budget experienced a 7.5% increase. The Output Outcome Framework for 2025-26 does not address critical sustainability concerns, including biodiversity, coastal resilience, and waste management. She also emphasized that India's economic
Read moreThe race for critical raw materials for a decarbonised India
31 Jan 2025
| DNA India
Mr Souvik Bhattarcharya, Associate Director and Senior Fellow, The Energy and Research Institute in New Delhi, contends that establishing a closed-loop or circular economy within the value chain can substantially reduce India's reliance on imports, aid in emission mitigation, and advance sustainable development.
Read moreCoE on energy transition to come up in Hyderabad
28 Jan 2025
| The Hindu
As a premier knowledge hub, the CoEET would play a key role in driving the country's clean energy transition and advancing its ambitious Net Zero emissions target by 2070. The Centre has selected Hyderabad for establishment of a world-class Energy Transition Hub – Centre of Excellence on Energy Transition (CoEET) by The Energy Research Institute (TERI) in association with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) with necessary financial support.
Read moreCentre assures Rs 488 crore support to Telangana to strengthen power grid
25 Jan 2025
| The Hindu Business Line
Bureau of Energy Efficiency and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) signed MoU to establish Centre of Excellence in Energy Transition in Hyderabad with ₹25 crore. This collaboration aims to foster advancements in energy efficiency and sustainable energy practices.
Read moreBureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) signs MoU to Establish Centre of Excellence on Energy Transition in Hyderabad
24 Jan 2025
| Press Information Bureau
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India, and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly establish a Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET). The CoEET will be housed at TERI’s Institute of Energy Transition (IoET) at its campus in Hyderabad. The MoU signing ceremony took place at Hyderabad, in the esteemed presence of Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing and
Read moreDrill, Baby, Drill: How Trump's MAGA Vision will Stall Global Climate Fight
23 Jan 2025
| Outlook Planet
Mr Manjeev Puri, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), emphasized that the primary risk resides in the exploitation of vulnerable regions like Alaska, which poses significant repercussions for global climate stability. Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow & Programme Director, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), observed that the next US government will influence
Read moreTrump's second withdrawal from Paris Agreement to cast a shadow over global climate action and new mitigation pledges
22 Jan 2025
| The Times of India
Mr Manjeev Puri, Distinguished Fellow at TERI, is of the opinion that the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement is a setback to global collaboration on climate change. Although the private actors will comply with their obligations, they will be required to exert additional effort in light of the current circumstances. The greater risk is the exploitation of sensitive regions such as Alaska, which has severe consequences for the stability of the global climate. In 2016,
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