Opinion
Local strategies a must for Indian cities facing heat waves
03 Jun 2025 |
| Mr Sanjay Seth; Mr Yatin Choudhary
| 360info.org
To safeguard cities and their most vulnerable populations, India needs city-level cost-effective long-term mitigation strategies, write Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Fellow & Senior Director and Mr Yatin Choudhary, Fellow, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI.
Maintaining the Status Quo in Plastic Waste Management is Not an Option
01 Jun 2025 |
Dr Suneel Pandey
| Outlook Business
While policy in India is robust and in line with international commitments, the reduction in plastic-waste recycling rates is a matter of concern writes Dr Suneel Pandey, Senior Fellow and Director, Circular Economy and Waste Management Division, TERI.
Beyond DDT: India’s push for eco-friendly alternatives amid global pressure
27 May 2025 |
| Dr Ankur Khare
| The Pioneer
The phase-out of DDT in India has been extended to meet the ongoing demand for exports, and there is a renewed emphasis on the transition to safer biopesticides by the end of 2025. A successful and sustainable transition necessitates a coordinated strategy that integrates scientific innovation, policy reform, and inclusive stakeholder engagement, writes Dr Ankur Khare, Associate Fellow, Circular Economy and Waste Management Division, TERI.
Green hydrogen is the missing link in India’s net-zero transition
27 May 2025 |
| Mr Debanka Samanta, TERI; Ms Anushka Bandyopadhyay and Mr Raktimava Bose; NCAER
| Down To Earth
The National Green Hydrogen Mission is a strong first step, but India must adopt a whole-of-economy approach to scale its efforts, write Mr Debanka Samanta, Research Associate, Energy Assessment and Modelling Division, TERI; Ms Anushka Bandyopadhyay and Mr Raktimava Bose are associated with National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).
India needs entrepreneurship 2.0 with risk-taking, visionary founders
26 May 2025 |
| Mr Nitin Desai
| Business Standard
Our next-gen founders must be risk-takers, innovators and significant global players, writes Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI.
Why India is unable to meet WHO air quality standards
26 May 2025 |
| Mr R Suresh, TERI; Mr Shivang Agarwal, IGSD
| 360info.org
Managing air quality by airshed, not by city administrative boundaries, is essential for moving towards cleaner air in India, write Mr R Suresh, Senior Fellow, Air Quality Research Division, TERI and Mr Shivang Agarwal, Technical Fellow, IGSD.
India needs to rethink its relationship with nature
22 May 2025 |
Mr Aniruddh Soni
,Ms Neha Sharma
| Deccan Herald
Extractive development models have led to widespread habitat loss, species decline, and ecosystem disruption, write Mr Aniruddh Soni, Fellow and Ms Neha Sharma, Research Associate, Land Resources Division, TERI.
How India can keep cool as heatwaves grow
21 May 2025 |
Mr Sanjay Seth
,Ms Tarishi Kaushik
| 360info.org
India has a unique opportunity to embed thermal comfort as a foundational principle of future urban development, write Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Fellow and Senior Director and Ms Tarishi Kaushik, Associate Fellow, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI.
Focus on vehicle efficiency to reduce GHG emissions
21 May 2025 |
Mr Sharif Qamar
,Mr I V Rao
| Hindustan Times
Under the CAFE norms, manufacturers must meet corporate-level efficiency targets, write Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow & Associate Director and Mr IV Rao, Distinguished Fellow, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI.
Giving women power cannot stop at electrification
19 May 2025 |
| Dr Mini Govindan, TERI; Dr Debajit Palit, Chintan Research Foundation
| 360info.org
A demand–driven policy approach towards electrification, shaped by the specific needs and realities of different gender groups, can create more equitable outcomes for women, says Dr Mini Govindan, Senior Fellow, Social Transformation and CSR Division, TERI; Dr Debajit Palit, Centre Head, Centre for Climate Change and Energy Transition, Chintan Research Foundation.