Opinion
New technology must be practical
22 Oct 2024 |
| Mr Piyush Saxena and Mr Sharif Qamar
| Dainik Bhaskar
India has set a target of zero carbon emissions by 2070, but this cannot be possible without reducing the carbon emissions of freight vehicles on the roads, says Mr Piyush Saxena, Research Associate and Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow and Associate Director, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.
Climate Change and Land Use: Will it pose new limits to sustainability?
20 Oct 2024 |
| Mr Amlan Mishra; Mr R R Rashmi, TERI
| The Financial Express
Urgent climate action is needed as land-based interventions can significantly mitigate emissions while impacting the livelihoods of India's population reliant on agriculture, says Mr Amlan Mishra, Research Associate, Earth Science and Climate Change Division and Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI
Empower urban local bodies for climate resilience
18 Oct 2024 |
| Ms Sonal Singh, TERI
| The Pioneer
Despite their economic importance, most urban areas are ill-prepared for the growing risks of climate change; these local bodies must be trained to fight climate changes, says Ms Sonal Singh, Research Associate, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.
Aluminium: Building smart, building green
18 Oct 2024 |
Ms Shabnam Bassi
| ET Edge Insights
Greener building practices are a key imperative for ushering in sustainability within the sector. Aluminium offers significant possibilities in this regard, says Ms Shabnam Bassi, Senior Fellow and Director, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI.
Why India needs to incentivise water reuse
17 Oct 2024 |
Mr Anshuman
| ECO-Business
To encourage greater water reuse, India must prioritise infrastructure development, implement sound policies and allow private sector participation, says Mr Anshuman, Senior Fellow & Director, Water Resources Division, TERI.
Privileging development concerns over biodiversity
07 Oct 2024 |
| Ms Ishita Srivastava and Dr Shailly Kedia, TERI
| Hindustan Times
India needs to make strides in clean energy, but utter precaution is needed when it comes to endangered species, and there has to be continued emphasis on the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities, says Ms Ishita Srivastava, Research Associate and Dr Shailly Kedia, Senior Fellow & Associate Director, Sustainable Development and Outreach Division, TERI.
Our local post office can become a central piece in India’s EV revolution
05 Oct 2024 |
| Mr Faiz Jamal, TERI and Ms Priti Shukla, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation.
| Deccan Herald
A phased, vehicle category-wise transition could make India's logistics operation a model of excellence with considerable cost reduction. By charting a path towards electrification, these large fleet operators especially government departments like the DoP could lead by example in India's freight transition towards electrification and set a benchmark for other sectors to follow contributing to the national aim of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Common Practice Standards must have India outlook
30 Sep 2024 |
Mr Sayanta Ghosh
,Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma
| The Hindu
International carbon finance platforms must revise their standards to better align with the realities of Indian agriculture, says Mr Sayanta Ghosh, Associate Fellow and Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma, Senior Director, Land Resources Division, TERI.
The race for critical materials and how India can get ahead
27 Sep 2024 |
Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya
| Money Control
Copper and nickel are indispensable to build up our renewable energy and EV industry without being overly reliant on external sources. Getting a grip on their supply is tied to India’s long-term goals of carbon neutrality. Recycling will be integral to the strategy of building up a reliable supply, says Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya, Associate Director and Senior Fellow, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, TERI.
Agrivoltaics – Panacea for India’s Energy Transition with Solar Power
23 Sep 2024 |
| Mr Ajay Shankar, TERI; Mr Gaetan Masson, Becquerel Institute and Mr Alekhya Datta, TERI
| ET EnergyWorld
India has successfully achieved greater momentum in the development of solar power. India now has over 87GW installed solar capacity, which is over four times what it had wanted to achieve by 2022 when it launched its National Solar Mission, says Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI; Mr Gaetan Masson, CEO, Becquerel Institute; and Mr Alekhya Datta, Fellow and Associate Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, TERI.