Opinion

Driving Sustainability: E-Autos for a Greener Future in Intermediate Public Transport

31 Oct 2024 |
| Mr. Emmanuel Neelagiri, Consultant, TERI
| EVPEDIA

As India's cities expand rapidly, urban transportation systems face the twin challenges of pollution and traffic congestion. Among the solutions, transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), especially electric auto-rickshaws (e-autos), stands out as a significant step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, says Mr. Emmanuel Neelagiri, Consultant, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.

Accelerating EV Adoption: The Critical Role of Public Charging Infrastructure

31 Oct 2024 |
| Ms. Sonal Singh
| EVPEDIA

To meet its target of 30 percent EV sales by 2030, India needs to expand its charging infrastructure, requiring around 3.9 million charging stations by that time. Streamlining the current fragmented institutional framework and close coordination between agencies overseeing regulations, standards, and policy implementation is essential for efficient EV infrastructure development, says Ms. Sonal Singh, Research Associate, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.

Emerging Role of Battery as a Service in Accelerating EV Adoption

31 Oct 2024 |
| Mr Piyush Saxena
| EVPEDIA

Demand side incentives have reduced the price difference, however many consumers still struggle to afford e-4W and e-LGVs. Major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are introducing Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) options to reduce consumers' initial financial burden and provide OEMs with a consistent revenue stream says Mr. Piyush Saxena, Research Associate, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.

Baku COP29: Will climate finance hit the $1 trillion mark?

30 Oct 2024 |
Mr R R Rashmi
| The Economic Times

It is almost certain that there will be no singular figure of trillions of dollars from developed countries. Instead, it will be a multi-layered goal, providing and mobilising development finance and investment, says Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.

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.

Waste not: Recycling wastewater to drive water security

17 Oct 2024 |
| Ms Niyati Mehrotra; Dr Ashish K Lohar
| Down To Earth

As the world grapples with increasing water scarcity, recycling wastewater offers a pathway to sustainable water security, says Ms Niyati Mehrotra, Associate Fellow and Dr Ashish K Lohar, Research Associate, Water Resources 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.