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Must conserve 20% of water for future: WRD
04 Jul 2024
| The Times of India
The chief engineer of the water resources department (WRD), Mr Pramod Badami, said that to ensure sufficiency for Goa in the future, the state must start conserving 20% of the water available in the state. Mr Badami said The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) should carry out a study on the water usage patterns in Goa at present.
Read moreGoa's green push: TERI, GCCI partner to accelerate sustainable industries
03 Jul 2024
| Navhind Times
The president of the Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), Mr Shrinivas Dempo, and the Director General of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Dr Vibha Dhawan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2 July 2024 aimed at conducting baseline assessments and providing consultancy services on environmentally sustainable practices for industries. The signing took place at the golden jubilee celebration of The Energy and Resources Institute. The gathering brought together
Read moreAssess carrying capacity of state, Goa turning into Delhi's extension
03 Jul 2024
| The Times of India
Former Union minister Mr Suresh Prabhu on 2 July 2024 said Goa govt should assess the carrying capacity of the state, as people from across the country particularly North India want to settle in Goa. Mr Prabhu made the statements while speaking at the golden jubilee function of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in Panaji.
Read moreCarrying capacity study for Goa coast in progress: Goa minister Aleixo Sequeira
02 Jul 2024
| The Hindustan Times
The Goa government is in the process of conducting a carrying capacity survey for the coastal belt with the help of the National Institute of Oceanography to understand the environmental impacts of the state's tourism industry, state environment minister Mr Aleixo Sequeira said on 2 July 2024 during the 50th anniversary function organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
read moreIs pine the real ‘Villain’ in the Uttarakhand forest fire saga?
28 Jun 2024
| Carbon Copy
Mr Yogesh Gokhale, a biodiversity expert and senior fellow with the New Delhi based The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) says that the invasive nature of pine, which is causing significant changes to the landscape of Himalayan forests, cannot be ignored. Multiple types of pine can be found in the Himalayan region, but the Chir Pine specifically poses a significant concern. It is significantly changing the composition of the forest landscape in Uttarakhand. The regeneration of species,
Read moreIndia Climate Summit 2024: Environmentalists Discuss Delhi's Heatwave, Flooding, and More
28 Jun 2024
| Times Now
The special address at the Summit was delivered by Mr Bhupender Yadav, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. The Insightful sessions were delivered by distinguished speakers including, Erik Solheim, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UNEP; Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI; Mr Mozaharul Alam, Regional Climate Change Coordinator (UNEP) and APAN Secretariat amongst others.
Read moreTERI 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.
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