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India's early heat wave has major implications for agriculture
10 May 2022
| PBS News Hour
No country is spared from the ill effects of the consequences of climate change, whether it's floods, or cyclones, or tornadoes, or storm surges or heat waves, observes Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.
Read moreGlobal Warning: Extreme weather conditions are sweeping large parts of the world
08 May 2022
| Financial Express
Due to intensification of climate change, the traditional global circulation pattern, such as the jet stream in the northern hemisphere, is expected across the planet, leading to more frequent and intense extreme climate events, according to says Mr Santosh Kumar Muriki, Associate Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.
Read moreIndia peers over climate change precipice
03 May 2022
| The New Statesman
Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director-General, TERI, believes the will to decarbonise exists in India, but there needs to be more financing for sustainable initiatives and a more open transfer of technology.
Read moreClimate scientists say South Asia's heat wave (120F!) is a sign of what's to come
03 May 2022
| NPR
Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Director of Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI, says that the disappointing wheat harvest may be an omen of what' to come, if countries don't do everything within their power to cut carbon emissions and limit warming to below 2-degrees Celsius, in line with United Nations recommendations.
Read moreInforming children about environmental pollution
13 Apr 2022
| India Water Portal
Children are important stakeholders in the path to sustainable development, in addition to being the most effective agents of climate change-related actions, emphasized experts at the launch of Pollution Solutions: For a Cleaner, Greener Earth, a book for children brought out by TERI supported by GAIL (India) Ltd. Launching the book, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, said that we have to leave behind for our children at least the kind of environment we inherited.
Read moreGEF Small Grants Programme for sustainable livelihood launches in Delhi
30 Mar 2022
| The Environment
The GEF Seventh Operational Phase of Small Grants Programme in India (SGP – OP7) that aims to bring together stakeholders from non-governmental, community-based and civil society organisations is being implemented by TERI under the guidance of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the United Nations Development Programme.
Read moreProjects Engaging Local Communities and Organisations to Steer the GEF Seventh Operational Phase of Small Grants Programme in India
29 Mar 2022
| The Print
The GEF Seventh Operational Phase of Small Grants Programme in India (SGP – OP7) that aims to bring together stakeholders from non-governmental, community-based and civil society organisations is being implemented by TERI under the guidance of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the United Nations Development Programme.
Read moreWalking the climate talk; will use coal responsibly: Yadav
24 Feb 2022
| Hindustan Times
India's energy needs are expected to double in the next 20 years and denying people this energy would be the equivalent of denying life to millions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his inaugural address at the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS 2022).
Read moreSetting Up Environment Council Will Help Accelerate Climate Action: Experts
23 Feb 2022
| Outlook
Experts have backed the states' proposal to set up an environment council, saying it would assist in the development of green policies for implementing India's climate action. The idea to establish a separate council for climate action came up at the recently concluded World Sustainable Development Summit (WDSD 2022).
Read moreSustainable lifestyles to be focus of India’s stand in climate talks
23 Feb 2022
| Hindustan Times
At the UN Climate Change Conference, Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi said the world is recognising that lifestyles have a big role in climate change. The Prime Minister again referred to it at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2022.
Read moreStates urge Centre to set up full-fledged environmental council to deal with climate change issues
22 Feb 2022
| ET Government
Experts have backed the states' proposal to set up an environment council, saying it would assist in the development of green policies for implementing India's climate action. The idea to establish a separate council for climate action came up at the recently concluded World Sustainable Development Summit (WDSD 2022).
Read moreTata Steel Foundation’s ‘The Green School’ showcased its milestones on climate change front at the World Sustainable Development Summit 2022
21 Feb 2022
| The CSR Journal
The Green School, a joint initiative of Tata Steel Foundation and TERI, participated in the ongoing World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) to showcase its work on climate change related issues and the various milestones achieved over the years.
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