Opinion

Tweak climate finance goals for inclusive carbon market

22 Nov 2024 |

Mr Sayanta Ghosh

Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma

| Hindustan Times

The conference can demonstrate that climate action does not have to come at the expense of development, says Mr Sayanta Ghosh, Associate Fellow and Area Convenor; Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma, Senior Director, Land Resources Division, TERI.

Market friendly, joint Centre-state approach key for new industrial policy

18 Nov 2024 |

| Mr Nitin Desai, TERI

| Business Standard

The growth boom in manufacturing that India experienced following the shift of focus from public sector to the private sector was driven more by market-friendly than business-friendly interventions, says Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI.

What COP29 needs to do on climate finance goals

14 Nov 2024 |

Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava

| Hindustan Times

If timely climate investments are not made, the stability of the global economic order itself may be prone to climate-induced risks, says Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Senior Fellow & Associate Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.

COP 29 | Why there is a need to redefine waste in a sustainable future: TERI Director General

11 Nov 2024 |

Dr Vibha Dhawan

| CNBC TV18

Under India's target of 50% of non-fossil based energy capactity (500 GW) by 2030 as part of NDC commitment, the deployment of solar energy is expected to provide around 280 GW in which the deployment of large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) is envisaged, notes Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.

Baku’s test: Can CoP 29 deliver on climate promises?

10 Nov 2024 |

Mr R R Rashmi

| Deccan Herald

Doubts about the Baku CoP emanate primarily from the uncertainties caused by the two wars raging in the neighbourhood, says Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.

All eyes on Baku and the climate finance goal

08 Nov 2024 |

Dr Vibha Dhawan

Dr Shailly Kedia

| The Hindu

With developing countries burdened by the climate crisis they did not cause, the critical question is whether negotiations on global climate finance will deliver outcomes or just promises, says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI and Dr Shailly Kedia, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Sustainable Development and Outreach Division, TERI.

How discoms have spurred renewables

04 Nov 2024 |

Mr Ajay Shankar

| The Hindu Business Line

Long term power purchase agreements have de-risked investments by private developers in renewables. But discoms need to invest in storage now says, Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.

Why climate adaptation can’t wait any longer

01 Nov 2024 |

| Mr RR Rashmi, TERI and Mr Karan Mangotra, ISA

| Hindustan Times

Developing countries that are facing the brunt of climate impacts are struggling to access the resources needed to adapt, says Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI and Mr Karan Mangotra, Strategy Specialist, ISA.

Driving Sustainability: E-Autos for a Greener Future in Intermediate Public Transport

31 Oct 2024 |

| Mr. Emmanuel Neelagiri, Consultant, TERI

| EVPEDIA

As India's cities expand rapidly, urban transportation systems face the twin challenges of pollution and traffic congestion. Among the solutions, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), especially electric auto-rickshaws (e-autos), stands out as a significant step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, says Mr. Emmanuel Neelagiri, Consultant, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.

Accelerating EV Adoption: The Critical Role of Public Charging Infrastructure

31 Oct 2024 |

| Ms. Sonal Singh

| EVPEDIA

To meet its target of 30 percent EV sales by 2030, India needs to expand its charging infrastructure, requiring around 3.9 million charging stations by that time. Streamlining the current fragmented institutional framework and close coordination between agencies overseeing regulations, standards, and policy implementation is essential for efficient EV infrastructure development, says Ms. Sonal Singh, Research Associate, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.