Opinion

Heat on UAE to give COP28 ambitious edge we need

23 Oct 2023 |
Mr R R Rashmi
| 360info.org

The UAE, as holder of the COP presidency, will have to deal with four other major tasks: getting agreements on the Global Stocktake of climate action; building consensus on Global Goal on Adaptation; setting up the Loss and Damage Fund; and advancing climate finance commitments beyond 2025 says Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.

Carbon pricing challenges

16 Oct 2023 |
| Mr Nitin Desai
| Business Standard

India's piecemeal approach to carbon pricing, driven by emerging trade barriers, is not a long-term strategy says Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI.

Tweak policy for greener energy

16 Oct 2023 |
Mr Ajay Shankar
| The Hindu Business Line

Green thrust. India has moved directly into the green economy skipping the development stage says Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.

Climate lessons from G20 for Dubai COP28

16 Oct 2023 |
Mr R R Rashmi
| The Hindustan Times

At COP28, the UAE will have to ensure that these issues of immediate importance are not lost at the altar of future transition says Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, TERI.

India's approach to COP28: Equal emphasis on adaptation along with mitigation in climate action

10 Oct 2023 |
| Ms Harshita Kaur
| The Financial Express

Various studies indicate that the Global South countries are more vulnerable to the compound climate risks that occur because of the interaction of climate change hazards says Ms Harshita Kaur, Project Associate, Transport and Urban Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute.

Unfolding copper revolution for Aatmnirbhar Bharat

10 Oct 2023 |
Dr Vibha Dhawan
| The Financial Express

As the world intensifies its focus on electrifying transport and advancing renewable energy production, copper, a fundamental element in this transition, takes centre stage says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.

How states like Punjab can help power plants use crop residue and reduce stubble burning

28 Sep 2023 |
Mr Ajay Shankar
| Moneycontrol

States should extend the MSP approach to buy all the crop waste at a remunerative price. They should provide land on a license fee basis for storage and conversion of the crop waste into pellets to private parties at a reasonable rate says Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.

Taming the Behemoth: The need for a regulator for Indian Railways

21 Sep 2023 |
| Dr Rahul Chakraborty and Shri Prakash
| The Financial Express

With movement of newer types and greater volume of goods in future, as envisioned by the National Rail Plan, an independent regulator is imperative for PPP development and attracting private capital says Dr Rahul Chakraborty, Associate Fellow and Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, Transport and Urban Governance, TERI.

Culture of democracy

18 Sep 2023 |
| Mr Nitin Desai
| Business Standard

Courtesy in political dialogue and tolerance of policy dissent are a central requirement of democracy says Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI.

Rail freight policy needs overhaul

13 Sep 2023 |
| Rahul Chakraborty and Mr Shri Prakash
| The Hindu Business Line

A competitive, market-driven pricing policy will help the Railways reclaim lost market said Dr Rahul Chakraborty, Associate Fellow, Transport and Urban Governance Division and Mr Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.