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Lack of demarcated lanes and apathy twin threats

02 Apr 2022

| The Times of India

According to Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI, in the absence of safe transit space for cycling, the riders mix with high-speed vehicles. A helmet should be made mandatory for all cyclists. Besides, the enforcement agencies should have all vehicles following traffic guidelines. Road infrastructure should be planned to limit any overspeeding.

GEF Small Grants Programme for sustainable livelihood launches in Delhi

30 Mar 2022

| The Environment

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.

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.

Children 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.

Projects 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.

Experts 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.

TERI, 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.

World 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.

Mahindra-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.

ICC, 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'.

CoE 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.

Delhi: 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.