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Climate summit takes off in Baku with low-key presence from India

15 Nov 2024

| The Telegraph

Former senior environment department official and negotiator Mr R.R. Rashmi, who is now a distinguished fellow at TERI, is of a different opinion. "The heads of governments attending climate CoPs in the very first few days is a recent trend and it is not mandatory. It started from 2021 when the commencement of the Paris Agreement had just started and was needed to put it on a high pedestal," he said, reminding that "this year's agenda of the COP is more technical than political as it

COP29. Trump presidency casts long shadow over climate summit

10 Nov 2024

| The Hindu Business Line

Mr Manjeev Puri, Distinguished Fellow at the New Delhi-based think tank The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said in a statement a day after Trump’s election, While past experience hasn't been encouraging, hope must remain for the next Trump Presidency.

TERI experts gear up for COP29, advocating inclusive climate solutions and enhanced global action

09 Nov 2024

| Indian Bureaucracy

As the 29th session of the Conference of Parties (COP29) in 2024 approaches, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) experts are set to present their seasoned insights and innovative strategies on the global stage. Their focus is on advancing climate finance solutions, addressing loss and damage, and promoting resilient, sustainable development pathways.

Out of sync at COP29: NCQG negotiations still in the red

05 Nov 2024

| Carbon Copy

Even the previous goal, the whole $100 billion was not totally in grants. About 20-25% only of this is in the form of grants routed through bilateral or multilateral channels. Same thing is likely to happen here. Some core finance will be provided through official development channels and this will be scaled up through the MDBs who will mobilise private sector funds. But this will largely be in the form of loans and debt, said Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, The Energy and Resources

Will COP29 deliver a fair climate finance deal?

04 Nov 2024

| Business Today

Stressing that the volume of financial needs is huge, Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Associate Director, TERI says in addition to the quantum of finance committed at the Baku COP, its disbursement is aligned with the just transition needs of developing countries.

Experts highlight the role of social technologies in promoting health equity and Climate adaptation at G-STIC 2024

25 Oct 2024

| Krishak Jagat

A Deep Dive session titled ‘Social Technologies to Promote Health Equity and Climate Adaptation’ was held during the 7th Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Conference (G-STIC), co-hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and VITO, Belgium. Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI, in her opening remarks noted, in addressing climate change, we must prioritize health equity, recognizing that marginalized communities face the brunt of

India to have 350 million children by 2050, faces urgent challenges to secure their future: UNICEF report

21 Oct 2024

| The Pioneer

UNICEF's flagship State of the World's Children 2024 report, The Future of Children in a Changing World, was launched in New Delhi on Wednesday, spotlighting three global megatrends, demographic shifts, climate crises, and frontier technologies that are set to reshape the lives of children by 2050. The report was unveiled by Ms Cynthia McCaffrey, UNICEF India Representative, alongside Ms Suruchi Bhadwal of The Energy Research Institute (TERI), UNICEF Youth Advocate Mr Kartik Verma.

With climate change, there will be a greater number of extremes and higher precipitation in terms of rainfall, and this will certainly result in an increase in risk aspects of dams in many parts of the country, says Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Director, Earth Science and Climate Change, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

Awareness about climate resistant crops, gene editing and correct use of fertilizers is also necessary

05 Sep 2024

| Dainik Jagran

The whole world is affected by the effects of climate change. Its effects on the weather are now clearly visible. The most impact of the change in weather is being seen in the agriculture sector. There are many solutions to deal with this disaster. In Jagran Krishi Panchayat, Mr Kalyan Goswami, head of Agro Chemical Federation, Mr Chandrabhushan, CEO of iForest and Dr. Arvind Kapoor, distinguished fellow in TERI's Sustainable Agriculture Division, expressed their views on the impact of

"India must embrace an exponential mindset to lead in global innovation," says Dr RA Mashelkar

30 Aug 2024

| Krishak Jagat

India has the potential to emerge as a global leader in innovation, but it requires an exponential mindset—one that is bold, transformative, and inclusive,” said Dr RA Mashelkar, former Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), delivering the 23rd Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) on 29 August 2024.

Government to revise 2019 Climate Action Plan

22 Aug 2024

| The Tribune

Environment Minister Mr Gopal Rai on 21 August 2024 chaired a roundtable conference to address the climate crisis in the Capital, focusing on seven critical sectors-electricity, water, waste, green cover, transport, health and agriculture. Over 40 departments, experts and officials participated in the meeting, aimed at overhauling the existing 2019 climate policy, underscoring the urgent need for action as the city grapples with unprecedented heatwaves and record rainfall. The Government of

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