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Experts discuss sustainable military infrastructure and emerging techs
07 Mar 2025
| The Times of India
Experts from premier institutions including IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Hyderabad, IISD, CDRI, TERI, and BMTPC took part in the seminar on emerging technologies and sustainable infrastructure at Bhopal Military Station on 6 March 2025. The event was organised by The Indian Army and Military Engineering Services (MES), in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur.
Read moreGeopolitical tensions weakening trust, US decision will influence COP30: Brazil's climate minister
06 Mar 2025
| The Times of India
At the World Sustainable Development Summit organized by TERI in New Delhi Brazil's Environment and Climate Minister, Ms Marina Silva, stated that geopolitical tensions are undermining confidence, and the United States' decision will impact COP30. She stated that although multilateralism is struggling to adequately tackle global concerns, it remains the one feasible road forward.
Read moreUnion Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sh. Bhupender Yadav addresses Inaugural Session at World Sustainable Development Summit, 2025
06 Mar 2025
| Press Information Bureau
The Global South is driving the climate agenda, and the world now looks to India as a leader. In 2020 alone, India slashed its GHG emissions by 7.93%—a testament to its commitment to climate action said Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Sh. Bhupender Yadav in his inaugural address on 05 March 2025 at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025. The summit was organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) with the theme "Partnerships for Accelerating
Read moreGlobal South is driving climate agenda: Bhupender Yadav
05 Mar 2025
| Mint
The Global South is driving the climate agenda, and the world now looks at India as a leader, Union minister for environment, forest and climate change, Shri Bhupender Yadav said on 05 March 2025. In 2020 alone, India slashed its GHG emissions by 7.93% a testament to its commitment to climate action the minister said at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025, organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on the theme 'partnerships for accelerating sustainable development and
Read moreGuyana PM arrives in India to attend World Sustainable Development Summit
04 Mar 2025
| The Tribune
Guyana's Prime Minister Brigadier (Retd) Mark Phillips arrived in Delhi on 04 March 2025 to attend the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Mr Randhir Jaiswal stated that the Guyana PM's visit to India will add further momentum to the "strong and growing multifaceted relationship" between the two nations.
Read moreTERI's World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 to focus on partnerships for accelerating climate solutions
17 Feb 2025
| The Week, 17 February 2025
In line to stoke global dialogue and steer the conversation towards a sustainable future, the New Delhi-based non-profit research institute that focuses on environment, energy, and sustainable development, is back with its annual flagship World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), which is set to take place in New Delhi from March 5 to 7. Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI announced it's the 24th edition of the summit, with 2025 edition focusing on the theme of Partnerships for
Read moreUS fossil fuel push may undo climate progress. But it will have to pause, says Teri chief
17 Feb 2025
| Mint
The US' focus on drilling oil and gas, among the most polluting fossil fuels, will reverse the climate action progress and have an adverse impact on the sector says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreLooking inward: Can India pave its own path to self-reliant climate finance?
14 Feb 2025
| Carbon Copy
Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and climate change expert at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi, has stated that the decision made in Baku is a clear disappointment. Mr Rashmi stated that numerous nations anticipated that international finance would motivate them to pursue the climate objectives prior to the Baku conference; however, it is now evident that this will not transpire.
Read moreWhat can bring Yamuna back to life
11 Feb 2025
| The Times of India
Dr SK Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, Water Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), asserts that Yamuna requires an adequate flow to support life as industrial effluents from Haryana and Delhi contaminate the water. Domestic wastewater exacerbates this issue. The pollution level varies when the river experiences elevated water levels, such as during floods. He added the quantity of water required to enhance the river's quality must be determined.
Read moreWorld 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
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