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Rich countries must take lead in decarbonising their economies and provide assistance to nations such as India in their quest for building climate-resilient economies, say Dr Leena Srivastava, Acting Director-General, TERI and Mr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change division, TERI.
Arid and semi-arid regions present a huge scope for biomass production using suitable technologies relevant to these regions, says Dr Reena Singh, Fellow, Biotechnology & Bioresources Division, TERI.
Rural electrification is often considered to be the backbone of rural economy, says Mr Shirish Garud, Associate Director, Energy Environment Technology Development Division, TERI.
In any climate change and sustainable development debate, water security issues are critical, says Dr S K Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, Water Resources division, TERI.
Setting policy to tackle specific transport demands will help minimize Delhi's air pollution, says Dr Prodipto Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change division, TERI.
The easy, practical solutions for saving energy include tips you can use in your home - from the roof and landscaping to appliances and lights, says Ms Anshula Kumar, Project Officer, Sustainable Habitat division, TERI.
Environmental conservation is part of human well-being, says Dr Prodipto Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change division, TERI.
US President Obama's visit should see the launch of an Indo-US deal on clean energy that focuses on innovation, says Dr R K Pachauri, Director-General of TERI
Ms Shailly Kedia and Mr Manish Anand introduce The International Journal on Green Growth and Development, a multi-stakeholder knowledge initiative.
There are many opportunities for agreements that can be made on energy cooperation between the two countries that would not only have significant benefits, in the form of climate implications, but also will address the issue of jobs, a central concern in both countries, says Dr Leena Srivastava, Vice-Chancellor of TERI University and Hony. Executive Director, TERI.