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16th GRIHA Summit Concludes, Unveiling Innovative Sustainability Initiatives and a Forward-looking Vision for Resilient Infrastructure
06 Dec 2024
| Asian News International (ANI)
Dr Vibha Dhawan, President of the GRIHA Council and Director General of TERI, highlighted the event’s overarching vision in her address. "Challenges will always arise, but what truly matters is how we face them and create a lasting change. Perfection may never be reached, but the chance to go green is here, and it's up to seize it," she said.
Read more16th GRIHA Summit 2024 Inaugurated to Foster Climate Action in the Built Environment
05 Dec 2024
| Lokmat Times
The 16th GRIHA Summit, the annual flagship event organized by GRIHA Council, commenced on 5 December 2024 in New Delhi, with a focus on the theme "Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment". The Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to explore innovative approaches for sustainable urban development and climate resilience in the construction and infrastructure sectors, addressing the challenges of climate change.
Read moreThe RD20 and Mission Innovation Leaders Session Accelerate the Global Drive for Clean Energy Transitions
04 Dec 2024
| The Print
The Leaders Session on the second day of ‘The 6th RD20 Conference’ brought together global policymakers, researchers, and thought leaders to discuss collaborative pathways for clean energy transitions. Hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), this is the first time the conference is being held outside Japan, highlighting India’s leadership in global energy innovation. Organised in partnership with the Advanced
Read moreCOP29: Too costly a failure?
03 Dec 2024
| Business India
The plea of India and other countries, which have been urging the developed countries to take responsibility, did not cut much ice and the agreement unveiling saw walkouts by several nations and blocks including India, AoSIS (Alliance of Small Island States) and LDCs (Least Developed Countries) calling it inequitable and inadequate. "India, representing the interests of the Global South, rejected the inequitable agreement and processes on the climate finance goal. COP29 has failed the
Read moreTERI Hosts Global Research Leaders at the 6th RD20 Conference: Accelerating Clean Energy Collaboration Among G20 Countries
03 Dec 2024
| Business Standard
The 6th RD20 Conference, a prestigious global forum for advancing clean energy technologies, began today at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), this is the first time the conference is being held outside Japan, highlighting India's leadership in global energy innovation. Over five days, leading research institutions, industry experts, and policymakers from G20
Read moreCFCL, TERI in pact for ‘Centre of Excellence for Advanced and Sustainable Agriculture Solutions’
03 Dec 2024
| The Hindu Business Line
Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd (CFCL) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have signed an agreement to establish the 'CFCL-TERI Centre of Excellence for Advanced and Sustainable Agriculture Solutions'. The centre aims to address challenges such as stagnating productivity, soil degradation and reduced resistance to chemicals.
Read moreDelhi Pollution: If the public transport system is in order, Delhiites will not suffocate, know the expert's opinion
29 Nov 2024
| Amar Ujala
Ms Shivani Sharma, Associate Fellow, TERI said the problem persists despite the increasing use of CNG. 72% of buses in Delhi run on CNG, 17% of cars use CNG. Three-wheelers and LCVs have been completely converted to CNG. There is a need to increase public transport and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles to reduce vehicular pollution.
Read more12th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum: Shaping the Future of the Third Pole and Eastern Himalayas
29 Nov 2024
| Krishi Jagran
The 12th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum discussed the critical role of the Third Pole in climate regulation and sustainable development. The Awards programme also celebrated 50 years of TERI’s (The Energy and Resources Institute) critical and forward-looking work on science, research and sustainable development in both India and around the world.
Read moreTERI Holds 3-Day Capacity Building Training On GIS, Mapping In Assam, Meghalaya
26 Nov 2024
| Pratidin Time
TERI organised a three-day capacity-building training for community-based organizations in Assam and Meghalaya, aimed at implementing the GEF Small Grants Programme – Operational Phase 7 (SGP-OP7) during 26-28 November 2024. In his opening address, Dr Dipankar Saharia, Senior Director for Social Transformation and Strategic Alliances, TERI, emphasized the importance of mapping in monitoring and evaluating projects, ensuring that objectives are met and outcomes are backed by evidence.
Read moreIndia's transport sector boom to push fuel use, emissions higher: Study
25 Nov 2024
| Business Standard
TERI undertook the project to forecast India’s transport demand until 2070-71, when the country aims to achieve net-zero emissions. The study assesses the sector’s baseline emission trajectory and explores strategies to mitigate emissions through technology-driven measures. These include improving fuel economy, promoting alternative fuel technologies, incorporating biofuel blends, and increasing the share of freight carried by railways, said Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director, TERI. "While
Read moreCOP29 ends with a weak outcome, India rejects the deal calling it an optical illusion
24 Nov 2024
| The Times of India
Asked what India's rejection of the climate finance outcome meant at this juncture, Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI and India's former lead negotiator, said India, in expressing formal disappointment about the $300 billion NCQG, acted as a leader of the Global South. "It is significant that, after a long time, India and many other diverse groups within the developing world have shown a common and united stand on this issue," he said.
Read moreCOP29 triples climate finance to $300 billion a year, India says "disappointed", "cannot accept"
24 Nov 2024
| The Indian Express
Mr Manjeev Singh Puri, India's former ambassador to the European Union, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, said, "It is deeply disappointing that the world couldn't agree on a goal reflecting at least a modicum of ambition for financing action in developing countries on climate change. India, rightly, underscored this inadequacy and the process of adoption."
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