Opinion

Climate Adaptation, Resilience & Social Protection

13 Apr 2026 |

| Dr Pushplata Singh, Dr Amritpreet Kaur Minhas, Dr Shovon Mandal, TERI

| The Diplomatist

Climate adaptation and resilience are increasingly framed as interconnected with social protection systems, which function as critical policy instruments to reduce vulnerability and enhance the adaptive capacity of at-risk populations, writes Dr Pushplata Singh, Director; Dr Amritpreet Kaur Minhas, Fellow; Dr Shovon Mandal, Fellow Sustainable Agriculture Division, TERI.

Beyond the Food vs Fuel Debate: Designing a Sustainable CBG Ecosystem

13 Apr 2026 |

Mr Dinesh Chander Pant

| Energetica

The policies – SATAT, CFA, and priority sector lending by banks, have catalysed rapid growth in CBG capacity. However, interest in NG-based CBG generation needs to be protected through policy shield writes Dr Dinesh Chander Pant, Senior Fellow, Circular Economy & Waste Management Division, TERI.

Waste to Wealth: How to Unlock India’s Circular Biomass Economy

09 Apr 2026 |

| Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya and Ms Megha Goyal, Intern, TERI

| Outlook Business

India can turn its large, underused biomass waste into economic value and environmental benefits by adopting a circular economy approach that boosts sustainability and rural incomes writes Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya, Director and Ms Megha Goyal, Intern, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, TERI.

From Fragility to Frontier: Innovations in the Himalayas

06 Apr 2026 |

Ms Leena Nandan

| The Diplomatist

The Himalayas despite being environmentally fragile are emerging as hubs of innovation driven by sustainable technologies and local initiatives. The focus is on using these innovations to achieve resilient development while preserving ecological balance writes Ms Leena Nandan, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

Comprehensive review of Ganga Water Treaty is a must for its renewal

06 Apr 2026 |

Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar

| ET Infra

India–Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty, due for renewal in December 2026, faces strain from rising water scarcity, requiring updated data and climate considerations for fair sharing writes Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

From Climate Risk to Carbon Revenue: A New Pathway for Himalayan Farmers

01 Apr 2026 |

Mr Sayanta Ghosh

| The Diplomatist

Climate risks in the Indian Himalayan Region will continue to intensify. But with the right architecture, they can also catalyse a more intelligent and incentive-compatible model of agricultural transition writes Mr Sayanta Ghosh, Associate Fellow, Land Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

Energy Security in an uncertain World: Managing LNG supply risks for India

01 Apr 2026 |

Dr Ritu Mathur

Mr Saswata Chaudhury

| Enersider

The challenges of managing India's dual aspirations of Viksit Bharat and Net Zero targets are further complicated by the current global geopolitics and the associated uncertainties, write Dr Ritu Mathur, Senior Fellow and Director; Dr Saswata Chaudhury, Senior Fellow, Energy Assessment and Modelling Division, TERI.

BRICS 2026 Vision: Using innovative technology for water security

31 Mar 2026 |

| Dr SK Sarkar, Mr Ajai Malhotra, Mr KK Sharma, TERI

| Hindustan Times

A new paradigm is needed that prioritises decentralised, adaptive, and climate-smart technologies capable of delivering immediate impact. This is where India has an opportunity to lead writes Dr SK Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, Mr Ajai Malhotra, Senior Advisor and Mr KK Sharma, Knowledge Partner, TERI and EVP, Maithri Aquatech.

Critical minerals and circular economy: Why recycling must power India’s clean tech future

31 Mar 2026 |

| Ms Shweta Gautam, TERI and Ms Pria S Wali, Eternal Ltd.

| Waste & Recycling Magazine

Minerals designated as critical by the government vary based on various factors such as supply risk, strategic priorities, and economic importance. However, in the recent years, countries across the world have been racing to secure their CRM supply chains, writes Ms Shweta Gautam, Associate Fellow, Circular Economy & Waste Management Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Ms Pria S Wali, Assistant Manager, Eternal Ltd.

Energy Security in Conflict: Why Nuclear & Renewables Matter

30 Mar 2026 |

| Ms Shiren Pandita, TERI

| The Diplomatist

Despite being one of the world’s largest coal producers, India still imports large volumes to meet demand—leaving the economy exposed to global energy shocks, higher subsidies, forex pressure, and macroeconomic instability. This makes renewable energy strategically critical writes Ms Shiren Pandita, Associate Fellow, Transport & Urban Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).