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Only 8-10% e-waste disposed of properly in Kolkata
29 Mar 2022
| The Telegraph
A small portion of the e-waste generated in the city is disposed through organised channels while the majority is sold through unorganised channels where the dismantling of the waste exposes the handlers and others to hazardous elements. According to Dr Suneel Pandey, Director at the Environment and Waste Management Division of TERI, said that many prefer to sell their used electronic devices in local markets, which give a better return for the products.
Read moreChildren Are Important Stakeholders In Bringing About Change, Experts At Launch Of TERI Book Pollution Solutions: For A Cleaner, Greener Earth
29 Mar 2022
| India Education Diary
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 authored by senior journalist Urmi A Goswami and brought out by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) supported by GAIL (India) Limited.
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 moreExperts lay thrust on Indo-Japan strategic partnership on hydrogen
28 Mar 2022
| Indian Chemical News
With a renewable energy target of 500GW for 2030 and net zero by 2070, India could become a hydrogen hub as it is a promising opportunity. For a developing country like India, affordability is a huge factor. Therefore, while targets are there, we need to define the roadmap, says Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Read moreTERI, in collaboration with the International Water Association (IWA) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), India, has announced the Water Sustainability Awards, which honor efforts of the people to conserve water.
Read moreWorld Water Day: Guidebook released to help townships move towards net water positive goal
22 Mar 2022
| ET Infra
Sustainable water use in habitats is one of the key areas of research of the Mahindra-TERI Centre of Excellence, and the guidelines can play a pivotal role in aiding townships to move on the path of becoming net water positive.
Read moreMahindra-TERI Centre Of Excellence Launches Guidelines On Water Efficient Measures For Residential Townships
22 Mar 2022
| India Education Diary
The guidebook from Mahindra-TERI Centre of Excellence (CoE), a joint research initiative of Mahindra Lifespaces® and TERI, highlights the crucial measures that can be adopted by the existing and upcoming residential townships in India to achieve water use optimization and efficiency.
Read moreICC, TERI ink MoU to set up centre of excellence
11 Mar 2022
| United News of India
TERI and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have joined hands to set up a 'Centre of Excellence on CSR and Sustainability'.
Read moreCoE on CSR and sustainability to devise solutions for achieving SDGs
11 Mar 2022
| Daiji World
The MoU between TERI and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) aims to set up a 'Centre of Excellence on CSR and Sustainability' that will devise solutions in the domain to achieve national and global sustainable development goals (SDGs) through its work.
Read moreDelhi: Turn off the ignition, get on cycle for trips to market
10 Mar 2022
| The Times of India
According to Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI, it is estimated that if bicycles substitute two/four-wheelers for short-distance trips, it can result in an annual benefit of Rs 1.8 trillion, which is equivalent to 1.6% of India’s GDP for 2015–16. These include significant savings on fuel and health benefits due to reduced air pollution.
Read moreFrost & Sullivan and TERI to Recognize Indian Organizations Embedding Sustainability with Economic Value Creation at its Sustainability 4.0 Awards 2022
07 Mar 2022
| PR Newswire
The 13th edition of Frost and Sullivan and TERI's Sustainability 4.0 Awards is scheduled for December 20, 2022. These awards highlight the need for linkages between an organization's strategy, governance, and financial performance and the social, environmental, and economic context within which it operates.
Read moreHT Environment Conclave: India is poised to meet renewable energy target by 2030, says Teri official
25 Feb 2022
| Hindustan Times
India is on course to raising its renewable energy capacity from the current 100 GW to its target of 500 GW by 2030 within the deadline the country has set for itself, said Mr A K Saxena, Senior Director, Electricity and Fuels Division, TERI.
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