Opinion

From Fragility to Frontier: Innovations in the Himalayas

06 Apr 2026 |

Ms Leena Nandan

| The Diplomatist

The Himalayas despite being environmentally fragile are emerging as hubs of innovation driven by sustainable technologies and local initiatives. The focus is on using these innovations to achieve resilient development while preserving ecological balance writes Ms Leena Nandan, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

Comprehensive review of Ganga Water Treaty is a must for its renewal

06 Apr 2026 |

Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar

| ET Infra

India–Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty, due for renewal in December 2026, faces strain from rising water scarcity, requiring updated data and climate considerations for fair sharing writes Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

From Climate Risk to Carbon Revenue: A New Pathway for Himalayan Farmers

01 Apr 2026 |

Mr Sayanta Ghosh

| The Diplomatist

Climate risks in the Indian Himalayan Region will continue to intensify. But with the right architecture, they can also catalyse a more intelligent and incentive-compatible model of agricultural transition writes Mr Sayanta Ghosh, Associate Fellow, Land Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

Energy Security in an uncertain World: Managing LNG supply risks for India

01 Apr 2026 |

Dr Ritu Mathur

Mr Saswata Chaudhury

| Enersider

The challenges of managing India's dual aspirations of Viksit Bharat and Net Zero targets are further complicated by the current global geopolitics and the associated uncertainties, write Dr Ritu Mathur, Senior Fellow and Director; Dr Saswata Chaudhury, Senior Fellow, Energy Assessment and Modelling Division, TERI.

BRICS 2026 Vision: Using innovative technology for water security

31 Mar 2026 |

| Dr SK Sarkar, Mr Ajai Malhotra, Mr KK Sharma, TERI

| Hindustan Times

A new paradigm is needed that prioritises decentralised, adaptive, and climate-smart technologies capable of delivering immediate impact. This is where India has an opportunity to lead writes Dr SK Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, Mr Ajai Malhotra, Senior Advisor and Mr KK Sharma, Knowledge Partner, TERI and EVP, Maithri Aquatech.

Critical minerals and circular economy: Why recycling must power India’s clean tech future

31 Mar 2026 |

| Ms Shweta Gautam, TERI and Ms Pria S Wali, Eternal Ltd.

| Waste & Recycling Magazine

Minerals designated as critical by the government vary based on various factors such as supply risk, strategic priorities, and economic importance. However, in the recent years, countries across the world have been racing to secure their CRM supply chains, writes Ms Shweta Gautam, Associate Fellow, Circular Economy & Waste Management Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Ms Pria S Wali, Assistant Manager, Eternal Ltd.

Energy Security in Conflict: Why Nuclear & Renewables Matter

30 Mar 2026 |

| Ms Shiren Pandita, TERI

| The Diplomatist

Despite being one of the world’s largest coal producers, India still imports large volumes to meet demand—leaving the economy exposed to global energy shocks, higher subsidies, forex pressure, and macroeconomic instability. This makes renewable energy strategically critical writes Ms Shiren Pandita, Associate Fellow, Transport & Urban Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

A war lesson: The road to energy security runs on electricity

24 Mar 2026 |

| Mr Ajay Shankar and Ms Arpita Elisheba Victor

| The Indian Express

The key lesson of the present trauma is that we should give up thinking of gas as an intermediate fuel and accelerate our transition away from oil and gas, write Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow and Ms Arpita Elisheba Victor, Research Associate, Electricity and Renewables Division, TERI.

Water and gender equality

22 Mar 2026 |

Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar

| The Statesman

Since women and girls will be most affected in water resource management for water access, climate resilient remedial action should be addressed in all government policies/programmes, writes Dr S K Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, TERI.

Building India’s climate resilience with water at the core

16 Mar 2026 |

Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar

| The Hindu

Guided by the Belém indicators, India can set an example for the Global South by making water systems resilient, co-authored by Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, TERI.