Opinion

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.

Emerging Role of Battery as a Service in Accelerating EV Adoption

31 Oct 2024 |

| Mr Piyush Saxena

| EVPEDIA

Demand side incentives have reduced the price difference, however many consumers still struggle to afford e-4W and e-LGVs. Major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are introducing Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) options to reduce consumers' initial financial burden and provide OEMs with a consistent revenue stream says Mr. Piyush Saxena, Research Associate, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.

Baku COP29: Will climate finance hit the $1 trillion mark?

30 Oct 2024 |

Mr R R Rashmi

| The Economic Times

It is almost certain that there will be no singular figure of trillions of dollars from developed countries. Instead, it will be a multi-layered goal, providing and mobilising development finance and investment, says Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.

New technology must be practical

22 Oct 2024 |

| Mr Piyush Saxena and Mr Sharif Qamar

| Dainik Bhaskar

India has set a target of zero carbon emissions by 2070, but this cannot be possible without reducing the carbon emissions of freight vehicles on the roads, says Mr Piyush Saxena, Research Associate and Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow and Associate Director, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.

Climate Change and Land Use: Will it pose new limits to sustainability?

20 Oct 2024 |

| Mr Amlan Mishra; Mr R R Rashmi, TERI

| The Financial Express

Urgent climate action is needed as land-based interventions can significantly mitigate emissions while impacting the livelihoods of India's population reliant on agriculture, says Mr Amlan Mishra, Research Associate, Earth Science and Climate Change Division and Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI