Publications
Integrating electric buses in public transport: Kolkata's success story
Article
| June 16, 2020
The IEA featured TERI's case study on Kolkata's successful operation of e-buses fleet in its flagship publication GEVO 2020 The e-buses fleet was inaugurated by honourable chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee.
Nudging MSMEs towards natural gas to lighten Delhi's air pollution burden
Article
| June 9, 2020
Making natural gas an attractive fuel option for small and medium industries can be an important step in cleaning Delhi-NCR's air
Make Hydrogen in India: Driving India towards the clean energy technology frontier
Policy brief
| June 5, 2020
Indian industry and government should work together to develop a hydrogen economy under an ambitious 'Hydrogen Mission' to maximise the benefits for India and accelerate the energy transition.
An Audit of Mechanized Road Sweeping Operations in National Capital of India- A case Study
Research Paper
| June 3, 2020
Air pollution has increasingly become a serious concern, predominantly because of its impact on health, agriculture and the general well-being of humans, floral and faunal population. A study in 2018 revealed, dust and construction contribute 17% and 38% of PM2.5 concentrations and 25% and 41% of PM10 concentration in Delhi during summer and winters respectively. Indicating a clear demand to reduce exhaust and non-exhaust emissions, from the city- particularly associated with roads dust.
An Audit of Mechanized Road Sweeping Operations in National Capital of India- A case Study
Research Paper
| June 3, 2020
Air pollution has increasingly become a serious concern, predominantly because of its impact on health, agriculture and the general well-being of humans, floral and faunal population. A study in 2018 revealed, dust and construction contribute 17% and 38% of PM2.5 concentrations and 25% and 41% of PM10 concentration in Delhi during summer and winters respectively. Indicating a clear demand to reduce exhaust and non-exhaust emissions, from the city- particularly associated with roads dust.
World Environment Day 2020: Cultivating biodiversity one backyard at a time
Article
| June 3, 2020
Acknowledging our interconnectedness to biodiversity might help in preventing climate-induced disasters and pandemics in the future.
India's forests and biodiversity can rescue migrants returning home in distress
Article
| June 3, 2020
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as millions of migrants head home, without any promise of livelihood, India's forestry and biodiversity resources can offer a ray of hope. There are solutions and mechanisms in place, but they need to be implemented with conviction. Dr. JV Sharma, Director, Land Resources Division, TERI, explains.
Impact of COVID-19 on gender gains towards SDG 5
Article
| May 27, 2020
The pandemic and the ensuing lockdown has impacted the genders differently, causing a shift in the demand and supply of employment opportunities, particularly for women employed in casual and informal jobs, both in the urban and rural areas.
Greening Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery in India: A Case for Green Fiscal Stimulus
Policy brief
| May 26, 2020
India's economic recovery post the COVID-19 crisis should use fiscal instruments to create an inclusive and green economy that also helps India achieve the global sustainable development goals (SDGs)
Women in agriculture: Enhancing their role and promoting sustainability and livelihood support
Policy brief
| May 26, 2020
The paper looks at enhancing the role of women in agriculture and allied activities and providing institutional support