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Govt ups ante, revised climate action plan will concentrate on seven critical sectors
21 Aug 2024
| The Times of India
A state-level action plan to address climate change will concentrate on seven critical sectors: energy and power, urban planning, water, forest and biodiversity, transport, agriculture and horticulture, and health. At a roundtable conference, chaired by Environment Minister Mr Gopal Rai and attended by over 40 departments, experts and officials on 21 August 2024, the urgent need for action was highlighted, with the city facing unprecedented heatwaves and record rain. He added that
Read moreEmpowering Youth as catalysts for Climate Action: 5th edition of Youth Climate Conclave (YCC) launched on International Youth Day
16 Aug 2024
| Krishak Jagat
Marking International Youth Day, the 5th edition of the Youth Climate Conclave (YCC) was launched on Monday (12th August 2024), with enthusiastic participation from the young innovators across India, united in their mission to develop creative solutions to combat climate change. The virtual event was organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) under the EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (CECP) project, supported by the European Union and managed by the Delegation of
Read morePunjab CM Bhagwant Mann: 3,000 AI-enabled cameras to be installed at Indo-Pak border
07 Aug 2024
| The Tribune
Speaking at a state-level event commemorating Van Mahotsav in Hoshiarpur, Punjab's Chief Minister, Mr. Bhagwant Mann, unveiled a Rs. 45 crore carbon credit programme. He added that TERI had assisted in the project's debut. 3,686 farmers from all throughout the state would get the money in four installments as a trial experiment. Mann also gave 818 farmers in the Hoshiarpur district checks totaling Rs 1.75 crore as the program's initial installment. The Chief Minister announced that the
Read moreThe Union Budget 2024-25 Will Steer India Towards a Sustainable Path: TERI Experts
24 Jul 2024
| Krishak Jagat
The Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman 24 July 2024 included several key initiatives like energy transition pathways, climate finance, improving water resources management, and measures related to irrigation and flood management that will boost India's fight against impacts of climate change, according to experts of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). Calling the Union Budget forward-looking, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI said, the
Read moreBudget 2024: India to develop a taxonomy for climate finance
23 Jul 2024
| The Times of India
India will develop a taxation mechanism for climate finance that will help the country mobilise resources for carrying out climate action in sync with its commitments under the Paris Agreement. The finance minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget for 2024-25 said we will develop a taxonomy for climate finance for enhancing the availability of capital for climate adaptation and mitigation. This will support achievement of the country's climate commitments and green
Read moreBudget will steer India towards sustainable path: Experts
23 Jul 2024
| Lokmat Times
The Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman on 23 July 2024 included several key initiatives like energy transition pathways, climate finance, improving water resources management, and measures related to irrigation and flood management that will boost India's fight against impacts of climate change, say climate and energy experts. Calling the Union Budget forward-looking, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, said the Budget is more substantial in terms
Read moreBudget announces new policy for energy transition pathways, climate taxonomy
23 Jul 2024
| Mint
A day after the economic survey for FY25 tabled in the Parliament called for a more balanced approach to climate change and stressed on nearer-term goals for human welfare, Finance Minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech said that the government will roll out policy document on "appropriate energy transition pathways that balance the imperatives of employment, growth and environmental sustainability".
Read moreBalancing Economic Growth With Environmental Protection: Focus On Sustainable Development And Increasing Green Cover
23 Jul 2024
| Jagran
India wants to progress in an environmentally and ecologically sound manner. We need to address the complexities of the decline in land, water and air quality and focus on sustainable development. For a developed India, attention must be given to various ideas such as promoting clean energy, building resilient infrastructure and communities and ensuring the availability of clean air and water. Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General of TERI, says that there is ample evidence that changes can be
Read moreTERI, GCCI to target zero emissions by ’70
04 Jul 2024
| The Times of India
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) have signed a MoU to build a sustainable roadmap for Goa to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. GCCI president Mr Shrinivas Dempo, on the 50-year celebrations of TERI, stated GCCI has been inclusively working on the sustainable development of Goa with the roadmap of 2047. Chief Minister of Goa Mr Pramod Sawant said that TERI has equipped policymakers, businesses, and communities with tools to
Read moreAssess carrying capacity of state, Goa turning into Delhi's extension
03 Jul 2024
| The Times of India
Former Union minister Mr Suresh Prabhu on 2 July 2024 said Goa govt should assess the carrying capacity of the state, as people from across the country particularly North India want to settle in Goa. Mr Prabhu made the statements while speaking at the golden jubilee function of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in Panaji.
Read moreIndia Climate Summit 2024: Environmentalists Discuss Delhi's Heatwave, Flooding, and More
28 Jun 2024
| Times Now
The special address at the Summit was delivered by Mr Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. The Insightful sessions were delivered by distinguished speakers including, Erik Solheim, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UNEP; Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI; Mr Mozaharul Alam, Regional Climate Change Coordinator (UNEP) and APAN Secretariat amongst others.
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