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TERI to set up institute in Guwahati to conserve Eastern Himalayan natural resources
27 Jun 2024
| Mint
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is planning to set up an institute in Guwahati in collaboration with the government of Assam to conserve natural resources in the eastern Himalayas, one of the world's most biodiversity-rich regions, a top official said. This comes after TERI, an independent, not-for-profit this February announced that it would set up a world class institute on energy transitions in Hyderabad in collaboration with the union power ministry. Setting up a second
Read moreTERI-UNOPS Initiative Empowered 27000 School Children in Uttar Pradesh on Climate Change, Health, and Hygiene Practices
21 Jun 2024
| Asian News International (ANI)
A TERI-UNOPS (The Energy and Resources Institute) United Nations Office for Project Services collaborative initiative on "Capacity Building Programme Targeting School Children on Climate Change, Health, and Hygiene across 11 Districts of Uttar Pradesh, India", concluded with a National Conference held in New Delhi on 20 June 2024.
Read moreNo cheer even after sunset: Why met factors have failed to ease heat's grip
20 Jun 2024
| The Times of India
As the heat stress increases during the night hours, experts pointed out that the health impact of high night temperatures was worse than high daytime mercury levels. According to Mr Prasoon Singh of the Centre for Climate Change Research at TERI, while the normal night time temperature for June should be 27-29 degrees Celsius, this year, it had reached 36-37 degree Celsius in some parts of Delhi.
Read moreTERI celebrates 50th Anniversary, sets stage for next-gen sustainable development
19 Jun 2024
| ET Energyworld
TERI celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 18, 2024, highlighting its half-century commitment to sustainable development, environmental research, and resource management.
Read moreTERI marks 50 years of pioneering environmental excellence and innovation
19 Jun 2024
| Business Standard
The day-long event highlighted TERI's five decades of pioneering work in sustainable development, environmental research, and resource management, marking a significant milestone and setting the stage for growth for the next 50 years.
Read moreTERI to collect discarded fishing nets from beaches
17 Jun 2024
| Herald Goa
The initiative to prevent marine pollution by collecting discarded plastic fishing nets is set to expand across Goa's entire coastline. Spearheaded by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the project initially targeted four beaches – three in North Goa and one in South Goa – collaborating with stakeholders like the state fisheries department and the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB).
Read moreDelhi Pollution: ... So this is the reason for 65 percent pollution in Delhi, what are the options to improve it (Dr Dhawan's interview on air pollution with Dainik Jagran)
16 Jun 2024
| Jagran
In an interview, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director-General of TERI, says that every year 65% of pollution comes from sources located outside Delhi, mainly from the neighboring states of Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. A regional approach is needed to deal with this issue.
Read moreNew govt in place, TERI comes up with 100-day environment agenda
16 Jun 2024
| The Times of India
TERI has put forward a 100-day green agenda for central govt. The 10-point plan covers a range of crucial environmental issues, aiming to steer towards a sustainable future.
Read moreYou should be able to walk to metro within 500 metres anywhere in Delhi: DMRC MD Vikas Kumar
15 Jun 2024
| The Times of India
From a survey carried out by TERI, it can be noted that the latest figure for 2023 shows that around 597361 vehicles have gone off the roads daily in Delhi-NCR due to the metro. The number of two-wheelers has increased after the pandemic.
Read moreTERI and Deendayal Port Authority Host Final Conference on "Transition of Business Operations to Water Neutrality"
14 Jun 2024
| Krishak Jagat
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) successfully concluded a pivotal conference on the "Transition of Business Operations to Water Neutrality." This event marked the culmination of a collaborative effort to implement sustainable water management practices within the port's operations and its surrounding ecosystem under phase one of the study.
Read moreNDDB, TERI and Suzuki R&D Sign MOU for Sustainable Development Initiatives
13 Jun 2024
| EQ International
NDDB, TERI, and Suzuki R&D have signed an MOU to collaborate on sustainable development initiatives. The partnership aims to enhance renewable energy, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation, supporting India's efforts towards a greener and more sustainable future.
Read moreInfinitely recyclable packaging can help reduce marine litter
09 Jun 2024
| The Times of India
Chairperson of the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), Mr Mahesh Patil, said that to protect marine life and environment, people need to promote infinitely recyclable packaging options like aluminium cans. He was speaking after a clean-up drive organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), to mark World Oceans Day on 8 June 2024. The drive led to the collection of around 400kg of marine litter from Miramar beach.
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