Opinion
Threat from rising sea levels
05 Jun 2014 |
Ms Suruchi Bhadwal
| The Financial Express
Island countries like Tuvalu, Kiribati, Marshall Islands and Maldives face extreme risks of getting inundated, says Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Associate Director, Earth Science and Climate Change division, TERI.Women can lead the transition to a cleaner, sustainable environment
04 Jun 2014 |
Dr R K Pachauri
| UN Women
Women will play a critical role in the transition to a global economy powered by clean, affordable and renewable energy, says Dr R K Pachauri, Director-General, TERI.
Attention: water security in South Asia
01 Jun 2014 |
Mr Nitya Nanda
| Revolve
Water plays a fundamental role in food security, energy security, economic growth, in maintaining health and reducing poverty, says Mr Nitya Nanda, Fellow, Green Growth and Resource Efficiency division, TERI
Big Data: Ripe or Hype?
26 May 2014 |
Mr Saahil M Parekh
| NewsYaps
There is no disputing that Big Data is providing that extra edge to a wide spectrum of businesses, but some entirely new use will have to turn up for it to be exploited to its full potential, says Mr Saahil M Parekh, Research Associate, Green Growth and Resource Efficiency division, TERI.
Innovations in Green Buildings
09 May 2014 |
Ms Anshula A Kumar
| CommonFloor
Creating and maintaining built spaces will always have some impact on our natural environment, but changes in the way these spaces are designed and built will allow for a softer "ecological footprint" which meets human needs while minimizing pollution and impacts on land, water and other natural resources, says Ms Anshula Kumar, Project Officer, Sustainable Habitat division, TERI.
There's a silent killer in India's homes - but it's not an election issue
01 May 2014 |
Dr R K Pachauri
| The Guardian
The problem of kerosene and biomass use, which kills millions of Indians at home each year, is being shamefully neglected, says Dr R K Pachauri, Director-General, TERI..
Empower the farmers
29 Mar 2014 |
Ms Neha Pahuja
| Financial Chronicle
Fight against global climate change has to begin from the grassroots level for it to succeed, says Ms Neha Pahuja, Associate Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change division, TERI.
Our ineffective forest laws
17 Mar 2014 |
Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma
| The Pioneer
The Union Government initiated the process of amending the Indian Forest Act, 1927, around 20 years ago. These amendments, due to political interventions, are yet to see the light of the day, says Dr J V Sharma, Senior Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change division.
A myopic view of transportation
16 Mar 2014 |
Ms Akshima Tejas Ghate
| The Hindu Business Line
It is critical that we examine the social linkages of transport systems and internalise these relationships in our planning, says Ms Akshima T Ghate, Fellow, Sustainable Habitat division.
Political uncertainty can take serious toll on development: A look into Nepal
15 Mar 2014 |
Ms Mili Majumdar
| The Economic Times Blog
Nepal needs a strong urban and rural development policy framework that has a focus on environment in addition to overall economic development framework, says Ms Mili Majumdar, Director, Sustainable Habitat division, TERI.