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Action on Methane Emissions to be on Agenda at COP28
28 Nov 2023
| NDTV
India's policy on GHG emissions from agriculture "may not be guided by external factors". Methane emissions reduction is not a priority for India, but this can be done if appropriate technological support from developed countries is available and it should not impact productivity says Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow at New Delhi-based think-tank The Energy Resources Institute.
Read moreNIDM, TERI sign strategic partnership in disaster risk reduction
25 Nov 2023
| IANS
The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) forged a strategic partnership in disaster risk reduction to foster knowledge and innovation in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and to cultivate a culture of safety.
Read moreFund to compensate developing nations for climate change is unfinished business at COP28
22 Nov 2023
| The Associated Press
This arrangement won't provide the new fund with true independence, will obstruct direct access to vulnerable communities, and will lack full accountability to governments and those most affected by climate change, said Mr RR Rashmi, a former climate negotiator with the Indian government who is now a distinguished fellow at New Delhi-based think-tank The Energy Resources Institute.
Read moreCOP28 will be more decisive on climate change issues
19 Nov 2023
| The Sunday Guardian
The conference will focus on issues like greenhouse emissions, loss and damage funds, climate finance, and health security and address other issues like CBAM says Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Director, TERI.
Read moreAhead of COP28 Summit, experts discuss plan to bridge Rs 16 tln gap in MSME sustainable finance
20 Oct 2023
| The Economic Times
TERI has launched the Expert Group on financing MSMEs for Long Term Low Carbon Development Strategy in association with Bloomberg Philanthropies, said Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Associate Director, TERI.
Read moreLoss and Damage Fund talks deadlocked before COP28 as rich nations push for World Bank control
19 Oct 2023
| The Print
Private sector capital can be leveraged and other multilateral financial institutions can be asked to contribute to the Fund if it’s operated by the World Bank as a facility. The World Bank facility will offer loans rather than grants. This could lead to countries accumulating debt, said Mr R R Rashmi, former lead climate negotiator and Distinguished Fellow at TERI.
Read moreDeveloped nations' L&D funding proposals threaten progress at COP28, Global South experts warn
30 Sep 2023
| The Hindu Business Line
India should insist on consistency with UNFCCC principles of equity and common-but-differentiated responsibilities. The Responsibility lies squarely with developed countries, there cannot be two sets of rules one for general climate finance and another for loss and damage said Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Read moreCountdown to COP28 UAE: UAE Ambassador brings together key stakeholders to build collaboration for climate action
29 Sep 2023
| The Print
In the run-up to the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to be held at Expo City, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the UAE Ambassador to India Mr Abdulnasser Alshaali hosted a roundtable discussion with senior civil society and think tank leaders in New Delhi, informed the UAE embassy in New Delhi. The roundtable, which deliberated upon critical climate action strategies, highlighted the role of constructive
Read moreSustainability Dialogues: An interview with Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI
29 Sep 2023
| BSG for SDG Sustainable Newsletter, issue 13, September 2023
It is natural to feel overwhelmed when faced with huge challenges such as combating air pollution and promoting sustainability. However, the key is in not getting bogged down and maintaining momentum towards working for sustainable solutions. What is important is the choice 'to act' towards a solution which will inspire others to set off a domino effect says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
Read moreWorld Behind on Climate Goals, Higher Ambition and Rapid Action Needed: Global Stocktake Report
14 Sep 2023
| Carboncopy
The first GST report essentially underscores what is already public knowledge, which is the current global emissions are not in line with the global mitigation pathways consistent with the temperature goal of the Paris Agreement and that the aggregate impact of the existing NDCs and pledges is not good enough to close the gap said Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Read moreG20 climate deal: Experts laud India’s balancing act in the face of fossil fuel debate
11 Sep 2023
| The Print
India will be happy with the global target of tripling of renewable energy capacity because it has already taken steps in this direction. Transition away from coal is possible only if RE is scaled up. India will also be pleased with the emphasis on energy efficiency, as it means financing can be directed towards these specific targets said Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.
Read moreHow Delhi Declaration feeds into COP28 goals
11 Sep 2023
| The Hindustan Times
The Delhi declaration commits countries to achieve global net zero emissions by mid-century. Hopefully the advanced economies will recognise that they need to achieve this milestone well before 2050 said Mr Manjeev Singh Puri, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change, TERI and Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, Earth Science and Climate Change, TERI said that the G20 declaration reflects a progressive yet balanced approach. On climate change and energy
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