Opinion

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).

A war lesson: The road to energy security runs on electricity

24 Mar 2026 |

| Mr Ajay Shankar and Ms Arpita Elisheba Victor

| The Indian Express

The key lesson of the present trauma is that we should give up thinking of gas as an intermediate fuel and accelerate our transition away from oil and gas, write Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow and Ms Arpita Elisheba Victor, Research Associate, Electricity and Renewables Division, TERI.

Water and gender equality

22 Mar 2026 |

Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar

| The Statesman

Since women and girls will be most affected in water resource management for water access, climate resilient remedial action should be addressed in all government policies/programmes, writes Dr S K Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, TERI.

Building India’s climate resilience with water at the core

16 Mar 2026 |

Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar

| The Hindu

Guided by the Belém indicators, India can set an example for the Global South by making water systems resilient, co-authored by Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, TERI.

How Decision Architecture Drives ESG Success: Teri Survey Insights from Arupendra Nath Mullick

01 Mar 2026 |

Mr Arupendra Nath Mullick

| Outlook Business

By focusing on decision architecture rather than outcomes, the survey methodology informs execution-oriented dialogue among policymakers, investors and corporate leaders on translating commitments into measurable progress writes Mr Arupendra Nath Mullick, Associate Director, TERI Council for Business Sustainability.

Teri's Ajay Shankar & Mahendra Singhi: India's 2030 Green Transition Goal is Difficult but Doable

01 Mar 2026 |

Mr Ajay Shankar

| Mr Mahendra Singhi

| Outlook Business

Deep decarbonisation in several sectors presents a structural challenge not just for India, but globally. The nearer milestones of 2030 are ambitious and challenging writes Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow & Mr Mahendra Singhi, Honorary Distinguished Fellow The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

Coal belt climate reform starts with women

27 Feb 2026 |

Mr Jiwesh Nandan

| Ms Arpita Elisheba Victor

| The Pioneer

There is compelling evidence that when women are included in climate and energy governance, policies are more ambitious, equitable and durable. TERI’s recent work in Giridih illustrates this potential writes Mr Jiwesh Nandan, Distinguished Fellow, and Ms Arpita Victor, Research Associate, Industrial Energy Efficiency Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

Why India Must Recognise Climate Investments as a Distinct Financing Category

26 Feb 2026 |

Ms Leena Nandan

| Mr Sidharth Sinha

| Outlook Business

India needs a commercial finance ecosystem that treats climate risk as financial risk and equips lenders to reflect the realities of a warming world writes Ms Leena Nandan, Distinguished Fellow and Mr Sidharth Sinha, Senior Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

We need to underline value of collaboration on climate change

23 Feb 2026 |

Mr R R Rashmi

| The Indian Express

In a world where the US has exited many major international treaties and decided to walk away from its commitment to protect climate, multilateralism is clearly under great stress writes Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow & Programme Director, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division.