Policy Briefs/Reports

A Five Pillar Framework for Bankability: Recalibrating India’s Commercial Finance for Climate Action

29 May 2026

| Mr Manish Shrivastava

| Sidharth Sinha

To address the urgent need for aligning commercial capital with sustainable development, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) launched a forward-looking discussion paper titled, A Five Pillar Framework for Bankability: Recalibrating India’s Commercial Finance for Climate Action.Authored by Mr Sidharth Sinha (Senior Fellow, TERI) and Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava (Associate Director, TERI), the paper draws on extensive consultations with commercial banks, regulators, development finance institutions, and policy experts.

Indian Armed Forces and Environmental Sustainability: A Comprehensive Assessment of Simulators in ‘Green Training’

27 May 2026

| Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya

| Ms Aparna Sajeev

| Vani Pandey

Indian Armed Forces and Environmental Sustainability: A Comprehensive Assessment of Simulators in ‘Green Training’This report presents a detailed evaluation of simulator-based military training as a sustainable alternative to conventional live exercises within the Indian Armed Forces. The study examines how the increased integration of advanced simulator technologies can simultaneously support combat readiness, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and environmental sustainability.

Feasibility Study of Energy Access for Enterprise Promotion

21 May 2026

| Dr Mini Govindan

| Ms Rashmi Murali

| Mr Akif Farooqui

| Mohammad Adil Ahsan

| Mohammad Rafiq

| Jitendra Kumar Tiwari

TERI conducted a study to assess the feasibility of energyaccess for enterprise promotion in Jammu & Kashmir (Srinagar andBudgam region) in February 2024. The study was commissioned by The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).The study explored energy access with respect to four livelihood sectors-Weaving (looms)Boats (houseboats and shikaras)HotelsElectric mobility.The study further identified the energy gap and energy requirements for the seamless operation of productive activities in the sectors and suggested suitable technology solutions using solar PV technology.

Advanced Green Fuels for Maritime Application- Roadmap for India (Part A) Date

21 May 2026

| Dr Piyali Das

| Yogin Soodesh C

OverviewThe Maritime INDIA @ Net Zero workshop commenced on January 14–15, 2026, marking a pivotal milestone in India’s maritime decarbonization journey. The inaugural session, opened by a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, brought together leaders from government, industry, and academia to shape the National Green Shipping Policy (NGSP).

Modeling for Climate Finance

14 May 2026

| Dr Ritu Mathur

| Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava

| Radha Arora

The scope of this ongoing project focuses on conducting the First Spring Census of potential springs across Manipur in accordance with the national spring census guidelines. The work involves systematic identification, geo-tagging, and documentation of springs to establish a baseline inventory capturing their spatial distribution, typology, discharge characteristics, seasonal variability, and usage patterns.

Advanced Green Fuels for Maritime Application-Road Map for India (Part A)

14 May 2026

| Dr Piyali Das

In April 2025, during the 83rd meeting of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83), the IMO introduced a Net-Zero Framework setting mandatory GHG Fuel Intensity (GFI) targets for all global ships above 5,000 GT. The GFI of a fuel sets a threshold on annual well-to-wake GHG emissions per unit of energy used (gCO₂eq/MJ). This metric is critical for accurately assessing the true environmental benefits and climate performance of alternative marine fuels.

India's Maritime Green Shift: Pioneering Energy Transition and Pollution Control

14 May 2026

| Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya

| Nihar Ranjan Bhoi

| Debesh Lahiri

| Rambhatla VSSL Revathi

| Ayushi Srivastava

| Atul Pandurang Meshram

| Saurav Dahiya

| Imon Kalyan Barua

| Ashish Kumar Satwalia

India’s maritime sector, spanning over 7,500 km of coastline and handling nearly 95 per cent of trade by volume, is the backbone of the nation’s economic and global trade connectivity. However, this growth carries a significant environmental footprint, contributing to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, waste discharge, and marine pollution. With global shipping accounting for nearly 3 per cent of total GHG emissions, India’s share is projected to rise alongside increasing port traffic. Without strategic intervention, maritime emissions could climb by up to 250 per cent by 2050, intensifying climate threats such as sea-level rise and biodiversity loss.

Green Port Performance Index (GPPI) Measuring Progress, Powering Green Transformation

14 May 2026

DownloadThe Green Port Performance Index (GPPI), launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is a strategic framework to evaluate and enhance the environmental performance of Indian ports.

Preserving traditional land use through new livelihood methods in Zunheboto, Nagaland, India: Satoyama approach

14 May 2026

| Mr Pranjul Chauhan

| Areeba Usmani

| Vivasvan Rakesh

| Ritusmita Mazumdar

About the ProjectTERI is implementing a research project that seeks to protect and revitalise traditional land-use systems while opening new livelihood pathways for indigenous communities in Nagaland.Funded by the Japan Fund for Global Environment (JFGE) and implemented in partnership with Value Network Ventures (VNV) and the Mountains to Mangroves (MTM) Programme, the project draws inspiration from the global Satoyama Initiative.The project is being implemented in the villages of Sukhai, Kivikhu, and Ghukhuyi in Zunheboto District, Nagaland, where communities have long relied on shifting cultivation, forest resource collection, and small-

Research Study on Retailer Behaviour and Psychology towards Returning Rigid Plastic Containers for Reuse

13 May 2026

This study examines the behavioural, perceptual, and operational factors influencing retailers, wholesalers, and distributors in returning rigid plastic containers for reuse, in line with India’s Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules and reuse targets. Conducted across six cities, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Dehradun, the research highlights that while rigid plastic packaging is widely preferred due to its durability, safety, and ease of handling, its effective recovery through formal reverse logistics systems remains limited.