Opinion

Empower urban local bodies for climate resilience

18 Oct 2024 |

| Ms Sonal Singh, TERI

| The Pioneer

Despite their economic importance, most urban areas are ill-prepared for the growing risks of climate change; these local bodies must be trained to fight climate changes, says Ms Sonal Singh, Research Associate, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.

Aluminium: Building smart, building green

18 Oct 2024 |

Ms Shabnam Bassi

| ET Edge Insights

Greener building practices are a key imperative for ushering in sustainability within the sector. Aluminium offers significant possibilities in this regard, says Ms Shabnam Bassi, Senior Fellow and Director, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI.

Waste not: Recycling wastewater to drive water security

17 Oct 2024 |

| Ms Niyati Mehrotra; Dr Ashish K Lohar

| Down To Earth

As the world grapples with increasing water scarcity, recycling wastewater offers a pathway to sustainable water security, says Ms Niyati Mehrotra, Associate Fellow and Dr Ashish K Lohar, Research Associate, Water Resources Division, TERI.

Why India needs to incentivise water reuse

17 Oct 2024 |

Mr Anshuman

| ECO-Business

To encourage greater water reuse, India must prioritise infrastructure development, implement sound policies and allow private sector participation, says Mr Anshuman, Senior Fellow & Director, Water Resources Division, TERI.

Privileging development concerns over biodiversity

07 Oct 2024 |

| Ms Ishita Srivastava and Dr Shailly Kedia, TERI

| Hindustan Times

India needs to make strides in clean energy, but utter precaution is needed when it comes to endangered species, and there has to be continued emphasis on the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities, says Ms Ishita Srivastava, Research Associate and Dr Shailly Kedia, Senior Fellow & Associate Director, Sustainable Development and Outreach Division, TERI.

Our local post office can become a central piece in India’s EV revolution

05 Oct 2024 |

| Mr Faiz Jamal, TERI and Ms Priti Shukla, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation.

| Deccan Herald

A phased, vehicle category-wise transition could make India's logistics operation a model of excellence with considerable cost reduction. By charting a path towards electrification, these large fleet operators especially government departments like the DoP could lead by example in India's freight transition towards electrification and set a benchmark for other sectors to follow contributing to the national aim of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Common Practice Standards must have India outlook

30 Sep 2024 |

Mr Sayanta Ghosh

Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma

| The Hindu

International carbon finance platforms must revise their standards to better align with the realities of Indian agriculture, says Mr Sayanta Ghosh, Associate Fellow and Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma, Senior Director, Land Resources Division, TERI.

Revival of degraded ecosystem through ecological interventions: A success story of Muri, Jharkhand

30 Sep 2024 |

Dr Syed Arif Wali

Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma

| eNREE 22(2), July-September 2024

In this article, Dr. Syed Arif Wali, Senior Fellow and Associate Director and Dr. Jitendra Vir Sharma, Senior Director, Land Resources Division, TERI, discuss the project that TERI implemented to convert the alkaline HINDALCO plant in Muri, Jharkhand, into a green zone. The project involved the provision of technical assistance in soil amendments, plantation protocols, and water conservation techniques.

Electric Vehicle Transition: Shaping Sustainable Urban Futures

30 Sep 2024 |

Ms Rhea Srivastava

| EVPEDIA

Urban areas are responsible for over 70 per cent of energy-related CO2 emissions, are at the heart of both the problem and the solution. To address these emissions, the electrification of transportation is increasingly recognized as a key innovation in reshaping urban mobility, says Ms. Rhea Shrivastava, Associate Fellow, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI

The race for critical materials and how India can get ahead

27 Sep 2024 |

Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya

| Money Control

Copper and nickel are indispensable to build up our renewable energy and EV industry without being overly reliant on external sources. Getting a grip on their supply is tied to India’s long-term goals of carbon neutrality. Recycling will be integral to the strategy of building up a reliable supply, says Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya, Associate Director and Senior Fellow, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, TERI.