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Delhi extracts more than it recharges
08 Feb 2023
| The Times of India
If decadal observation shows a rising trend, it might be the case with the observation wells or testing points. But high extraction is making the real picture far more grim, said Dr SK Sarkar, Distinguished fellow, Water division, TERI.
Read moreBudget: Hydrogen mission outlay shows India’s green commitment, says TERI chief
06 Feb 2023
| Hindustan Times
The Union Budget 2023-24 may help India not only to achieve its global climate commitments but shift all sectors to adopt energy transition and sustainable practices, said Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
Read moreKaizzen partners with TERI for World Sustainable Development Summit 2023 outreach
03 Feb 2023
| Business News This Week
Kaizzen, a leading integrated communication agency, has partnered with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to curate the media and social media outreach for the upcoming World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2023 to be held in New Delhi from 22-24 February 2023.
Read moreBudget pushes India towards net-zero target: Environmental experts
01 Feb 2023
| IANS live
The green growth being a priority area in the Union Budget is reflective of the efforts undertaken across sectors to achieve the net-zero targets set for 2070 said Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
Read moreGovt to set up nursery in Goa to supply chonak seeds
30 Jan 2023
| The Times of India
The Goa government is set to establish a sea bass nursery for reliable seed supply to increase production of Asian sea bass (Lates calcarifer), commonly called 'chonak' in the state at the cost of over Rs 1 crore. TERI said that chonak is commercially cultivated in both brackish water and freshwater ponds, as well as in cages in coastal waters. In consultation with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), directorate of agriculture (South Goa), TERI has selected Durga Farm, Chinchinim. The agriculture
Read moreSoon, Delhi's air pollution sources to be available in real time
29 Jan 2023
| The Hindu
A "super site" and mobile laboratory (a lab-on-wheels capturing air pollution readings and sources from various parts of the city) are set to be opened by the chief minister, Mr. Arvind Kejriwal. These were used for the "real-time source apportionment study," under which data on Delhi's air were collected. A model (software) was created giving sources of air pollution by using air from the surroundings as input. The source apportionment study is being done by IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, TERI, and
Read moreTERI recommends provisions for green fund in Union Budget 2023-24
25 Jan 2023
| PV Magazine
Experts at TERI have suggested various measures to aid sustainable development, climate resilience, and just transition. Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, pointed out that the Union Budget 2023-24 will be the first to be presented since India announced the Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS) to achieve the net zero emission goals by 2070.
Read moreNeed to forge pacts to attain India's net-zero targets: Industry leaders
18 Jan 2023
| Business Standard
At a fireside chat organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Invest India in association with TERI during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos on 17 January 2023 Mr Girish Sethi, Senior Director, TERI, drew attention to the commitments made by India towards its net-zero targets at COP26 in Glasgow, and underscored the array of initiatives undertaken since at the government level, with the National Green Hydrogen Mission being the latest, to make the targets
Read moreFrost & Sullivan and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) Launch the 14th Edition of Sustainability 4.0 Awards
17 Jan 2023
| IANS
Frost and Sullivan and TERI launch the 14th edition of the 'Sustainability 4.0 Awards', for recognizing enterprises and emerging innovators that have been leading the change in sustainability, is scheduled to be held on November 10, 2023. Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of TERI, said, Sustainability is the most critical factor in managing productivity and profits in the years ahead. The Sustainability 4.0 Awards capture the journey of corporates towards sustainability and enable
Read moreThe climate story of 2023 will be all about financial reform and the G20
16 Jan 2023
| Carbon Copy
International donors and multilateral financial institutions have begun to look at future energy-related investments from the lens of phasedown or phaseout of coal. Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) announced by G7 countries under the leadership of Germany is based on this premise. As G20 President, India will have the challenge of ensuring that the expansion of JETP does not hinge on a plan whose sole aim is to facilitate the withdrawal of coal-related investments. A plan of
Read moreStudy on local polluters in 3 Haryana cities gets nod, will help make roadmap to improve air
14 Jan 2023
| The Times of India
A PM2.5 and PM10 source apportionment study, with a focus on identifying local polluters, will take place for the first time in Gurugram, Sonipat and Panipat. The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has given its nod to the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to conduct this study. TERI is conducting a similar study in Faridabad.
Read moreMSMEs to soon have low-carbon technologies?
14 Jan 2023
| The New Indian Express
Mr Girish Sethi, Senior Director, TERI, said that Japan-India technology matchmaking platform (JITMAP) is working towards awareness creation amongst the MSMEs in India. TERI is keen on introducing low-carbon technologies in MSMEs across Andhra Pradesh with the help of the Japanese government after consulting with Bureau of Energy Efficiency and other ministries concerned. Mr Sethi said that JITMAP is working towards awareness creation amongst the MSMEs in India. It focuses on promoting low-
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