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As CAQM tells PMO that stubble burning contributes only 1% to Delhi pollution, Haryana IAS officer says farmers can’t be blamed for poor air quality
13 Jan 2025
| The Indian Express
Referring to the TERI report, officials highlighted that road and open-area dust significantly contribute to poor air quality. Dust accounts for 38-42% of PM10 in summer and 23-31% in winter, while its contribution to PM2.5 ranges from 31-34% in summer to 15% in winter. Dry conditions and high wind speeds during summer exacerbate the issue.
Read moreVisionary leaders Drive the Future at the iconic Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart
02 Jan 2025
| News 9
Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, stated that the only way for the country to expand is through innovation, and she advocates for increased investments in clean development and homegrown ideas.
Read moreSustainability education in Ludhiana: How TSF-TERI Green School Workshop is empowering teachers
26 Dec 2024
| Construction Week
'The Green School,' an initiative that aims to combine the efforts of the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to increase environmental awareness among school pupils and increase their knowledge in this field. This initiative, which was initiated in April 2017, aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of environmental preservation, interdisciplinary learning, and critical thinking among students in Tata Steel's operational areas. 'The Green School'
Read moreTERI-Led Workshop on Solar Radiation Management: Advancing Research, Governance, and Collaboration
25 Dec 2024
| Solar Quarter
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in collaboration with the Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering (DSG), and the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California and Scripps Institute of Oceanography organized a workshop focusing on SRM Geoengineering Scenarios. About 30 researchers from the fields of meteorology, environmental science, climate modelling, atmospheric chemistry, engineering, economics, and governance explored the status of research
Read moreClimate change is now a real and pressing economic threat
24 Dec 2024
| Mint
Mr Manish Shrivastava, a Senior Fellow and Associate Director at The Energy and Resources Institute (Teri), said emerging nations require capital to upgrade factories to meet CBAM requirements. The COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan has disappointingly committed only $300 billion year in climate finance, despite the requirement exceeding $7 trillion by 2030.
Read moreWhy is Delhi's air polluted again? TERI DG speaks about solutions
23 Dec 2024
| The Week
Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, says stubble burning is only a small contributor to overall air pollution in Delhi; transportation and construction are key causes.
Read moreScientists deliberate on the research gaps in understanding impacts of Solar Geoengineering
20 Dec 2024
| Krishak Jagat
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in collaboration with the Alliance for Just Deliberation on Solar Geoengineering (DSG), the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California, and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, convened a workshop centered on Solar Radiation Management (SRM) geoengineering scenarios. Approximately 30 researchers from meteorology, environmental science, climate modeling, atmospheric chemistry, engineering, economics, and governance
Read moreFaecal coliform count at 79L units, Yamuna hits record pollution in Nov in four years
11 Dec 2024
| The Times of India
The Yamuna will continue to be polluted unless Delhi implements a complete sewerage treatment system. The river is primarily polluted by Delhi's numerous sewers, which fail to adequately process sewage. Dr. SK Sarkar, a Distinguished Fellow at TERI and a former secretary of the Union Water Resources Ministry, stated that it is evident that the river would be contaminated by the untreated effluent.
Read moreTrue Credits launches Project HARMONY 2.0 to promote sustainable development on water and financial literacy
11 Dec 2024
| Media Brief
True Credits Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has launched Project HARMONY 2.0, titled "Be Water Wise!" This transformative initiative addresses critical issues of water conservation and financial inclusion in the villages of Meham and Firozpur-Jhirka in Haryana. With over 2 billion people globally lacking access to safely managed water, the project seeks to advance sustainable development and environmental stewardship. The initiative focuses on
Read moreRD20 in New Delhi Sparks Debate on a 'Greener, Brighter Future'
10 Dec 2024
| Japan Forward
Kicking off the session on 3 December 2024, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI explained the importance of discussing how green technologies can help small and medium-sized enterprises in the energy transition. This group of companies often struggles to implement more sustainable technologies due to the high costs.
Read moreBaku To Belem: Charting Equitable Climate Pathways For The Global South
09 Dec 2024
| Krishak Jagat
A high-level roundtable discussion titled ‘Future of Climate Change Negotiations: Lessons from COP29’ was held in New Delhi, offering an in-depth debriefing on the outcomes of COP29, hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event, organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), provided a platform for experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to deliberate on the critical challenges and opportunities for the Global South, particularly in the areas of climate finance, adaptation, and energy
Read moreCOP29 Ends with $300B Climate Deal Amid Global Tensions
08 Dec 2024
| The Caribbean Camera
Looking ahead, delegates agreed to develop a “road map” for climate finance, which will be presented at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. This roadmap will outline steps to meet higher climate finance targets and address lingering disagreements. Mr Dipak Dasgupta, economist at The Energy and Resources Institute in New Delhi, stressed the importance of this process, urging careful consideration and scientific rigor as negotiations progress.
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