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Delhi Pollution: If the public transport system is in order, Delhiites will not suffocate, know the expert's opinion
29 Nov 2024
| Amar Ujala
Ms Shivani Sharma, Associate Fellow, TERI said the problem persists despite the increasing use of CNG. 72% of buses in Delhi run on CNG, 17% of cars use CNG. Three-wheelers and LCVs have been completely converted to CNG. There is a need to increase public transport and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles to reduce vehicular pollution.
Read more12th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum: Shaping the Future of the Third Pole and Eastern Himalayas
29 Nov 2024
| Krishi Jagran
The 12th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum discussed the critical role of the Third Pole in climate regulation and sustainable development. The Awards programme also celebrated 50 years of TERI’s (The Energy and Resources Institute) critical and forward-looking work on science, research and sustainable development in both India and around the world.
Read moreTERI Holds 3-Day Capacity Building Training On GIS, Mapping In Assam, Meghalaya
26 Nov 2024
| Pratidin Time
TERI organised a three-day capacity-building training for community-based organizations in Assam and Meghalaya, aimed at implementing the GEF Small Grants Programme – Operational Phase 7 (SGP-OP7) during 26-28 November 2024. In his opening address, Dr Dipankar Saharia, Senior Director for Social Transformation and Strategic Alliances, TERI, emphasized the importance of mapping in monitoring and evaluating projects, ensuring that objectives are met and outcomes are backed by evidence.
Read moreIndia's transport sector boom to push fuel use, emissions higher: Study
25 Nov 2024
| Business Standard
TERI undertook the project to forecast India’s transport demand until 2070-71, when the country aims to achieve net-zero emissions. The study assesses the sector’s baseline emission trajectory and explores strategies to mitigate emissions through technology-driven measures. These include improving fuel economy, promoting alternative fuel technologies, incorporating biofuel blends, and increasing the share of freight carried by railways, said Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director, TERI. "While
Read moreCOP29 ends with a weak outcome, India rejects the deal calling it an optical illusion
24 Nov 2024
| The Times of India
Asked what India's rejection of the climate finance outcome meant at this juncture, Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI and India's former lead negotiator, said India, in expressing formal disappointment about the $300 billion NCQG, acted as a leader of the Global South. "It is significant that, after a long time, India and many other diverse groups within the developing world have shown a common and united stand on this issue," he said.
Read moreCOP29 triples climate finance to $300 billion a year, India says "disappointed", "cannot accept"
24 Nov 2024
| The Indian Express
Mr Manjeev Singh Puri, India's former ambassador to the European Union, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, said, "It is deeply disappointing that the world couldn't agree on a goal reflecting at least a modicum of ambition for financing action in developing countries on climate change. India, rightly, underscored this inadequacy and the process of adoption."
Read moreCOP29 talks extended as draft $250 billion finance offer flops
22 Nov 2024
| The Hindustan Times
Brazil warned the inadequate funding could jeopardise next year’s critical climate commitments. Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI called it "a highly compromised version of the goal" that weakens core finance obligations by diluting government responsibilities and relying heavily on private funds.
Read moreTERI and AIST to Jointly Hold 6th RD20 Conference in New Delhi India
22 Nov 2024
| The Week
One of the largest Indian public institute, the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), will hold an international conference, "The 6th RD20," from December 2 to December 6, 2024, in New Delhi, India, in collaboration with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) based in Tokyo.
Read moreNews9 Global Summit: The Green Dilemma between the developed and the developing
22 Nov 2024
| News9 Live
Commitment is there, but lack of implementation and finance remains a problem, a problem highlighted by Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, when she spoke about meetings like the COP and the problem of financing. "Over a period of time it has become very clear that we are making promises, in terms of last year it was loss and damage fund and implementation of that. But then the money which is committed never comes on the table."
Read more'Where is the money?' No clarity on Climate Finance as COP29 talks enter last day
22 Nov 2024
| News 18
Talking about the issues raised by the Global South, Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Senior Fellow and Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI said, "There are concerns from the developing countries related to the inclusion of the private sector and passing the buck onto the private sector with no clear mention of common but differentiated responsibilities of developed country parties and public finance support from them. Means of implementation also need to be clearly mentioned,
Read moreG20 Agrees On Scaling Up Climate Finance, But Fails To Address Fossil Fuel Transition
19 Nov 2024
| News18
G20's consensus on reforming global financial institutions and debt structuring to make funds available for climate-vulnerable developing nations as well as strengthen multilateralism was also welcomed by climate experts. "The G20 has continued its push for international cooperation on global issues and strengthening of the multilateral system. Hopefully this will positively nudge the negotiations at COP 29," said Manjeev Puri, Distinguished Fellow, The Energy Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreWater Conservation and Sustainability Remain Top Concerns for Indian Consumers
19 Nov 2024
| The Print
A 2024 report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), supported by the National Water Mission, underscores India’s critical challenges in managing water consumption in water-intensive sectors like thermal power, textiles, and steel. Inefficiencies in water use and inadequate wastewater treatment further exacerbate the water crisis. Addressing these challenges is crucial for ensuring long-term industrial sustainability.
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