Policy Brief

Build Back Better: Revitalizing Clean Urbanization to Drive India's Post-Covid Economic Growth

22 Sep 2020
| Mr Thomas Spencer

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the world economies in a unique and at an unprecedented scale. On the flipside, it has also given an opportunity to the economies, business and industries to rethink and respond on the type of recovery path they choose that essentially leads to minimal disruption and long-term stability. This report argues that sustainable urbanization should be front and centre of the recovery plan, in order to put the Indian economy back on a more equitable high growth pathway.

Unlocking the co-benefits of decarbonising India's power sector

18 Sep 2020
| Ms Neha Pahuja

India is in the midst of an energy transition, with important social and economic implications depending on the pathways that are chosen. India's energy pathway will define the basis for its future development, including economic prosperity, business and employment opportunities as well as health impacts. At the same time, current investment decisions in India's energy sector will have a substantial impact on combating global warming and securing the livelihoods of people in India and elsewhere.

Impact of Environmental Regulation on Utility Business

17 Sep 2020
| Mr A K Saxena

This paper examines the impact of the electric utilities sector on the environment, including global climate change and more local or regional environmental issues such as air pollution.

Making Mission Possible: Delivering a Net-Zero Economy

16 Sep 2020
| ETC Commissioners

The primary route to decarbonisation will be clean electrification, complemented by hydrogen, sustainable biomass and fossil fuels combined with carbon capture, says the report

भारत में गवेषण एवं खनन: गहन खोज का समय

14 Sep 2020
| Mr S Vijay Kumar

भारत में खनिजों के लिए सर्वाधिक भू-वैज्ञानिक संभावनाएं हैं। ऊपरी सतह अथवा उससे कुछ नीचे स्थित अधिकांश खनिज खोजे जा चुके हैं और गहराई में छिपे हुए खनिज निक्षेपण के लिए एक गहन खोज की आवश्यकता है। इसका अभिप्राय है नवीनतम प्रौद्योकियों के द्वारा सतत आधार पर गवेषण किए जाएं।

Guiding Framework for India's Long-Term Strategy: Adaptation

11 Sep 2020
| Kavya Michael
| Ms N R Mekhala Sastry
| Ms Swati Pillai
| Mr Saurabh Bhardwaj
| Ms Pankhuri Sekhon
| Mr Md. Irfan

Under the backdrop of the Paris Agreement, parties committed to developing mid-century or long-term low emission development strategies by 2020 (Long-Term Strategy or LTS). This strategy should be tailor-made, such that it aligns with the short-term as well as medium time climate action and, chalks out a climate-resilient development pathway. It is critical that such a pathway also embraces adaptation and mitigation choices that have the potential to offset as well as contribute to sustainable development.

Nursing the economy back to health: A fiscally responsible green stimulus package

06 Aug 2020
| Mr Ajay Shankar
| Ms TCA Avni

The discussion paper 'A Fiscally Responsible Green Stimulus' has proposals for a stimulus package to revive the economy hit by Covid19, through demand-side interventions instead of subsidies

Guidelines for Evaluation of Nano-based Agri-input and Food Products in India

06 Aug 2020
| TERI Web Desk

Nanobiotechnology applications in food production and agriculture have a lot of potential. However, India did not have adequate guidelines to regulate the same. Until now.

Analysing the barriers to promote energy-efficient air conditioners in India

04 Aug 2020
| Mr Shanmuganathan K
| Mr Manjeet Singh
| Mr Gaurav Phore

The higher penetration of super energy-efficient 5-star ACs in India helps in achieving lower electricity consumption, lower peak demand, reduced energy bills, and lower carbon footprints.

Strategy for fostering Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy in Goa

14 Jul 2020
| Dr Shilpi Kapur
| Ms Ashwini Pai Panandiker
| Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya
| Ms Mehar Kaur
| Ms Anoushka Khatri

The strategy paper for Goa presents an overall state-level action plan to mainstream resource efficiency and circular economy and foster sustainable management of resources in the state.