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Scaling up and achieving 500 GW of fossil fuel-free capacity by 2030 requires a huge increase in the capacities for which RE bids need to be invited, writes Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, Director-General's Office, TERI.
The biggest hurdle in transforming cities is the availability of data, its collection and analysis to make the right decisions. Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) play an important role in filling this gap, says Ms Sonal Singh, Research Associate, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI.
India can achieve a 6% reduction in GHG emissions in the transportation sector by achieving 30% sale of EVs in new vehicles by 2030, says Ms Akshaya Paul, Research Associate and Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow & Associate Director, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI.
India must not ignore the UK experience, where privatisation of electricity, gas, water, railways has not worked, says Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Investing in insulation, optimising thermal mass, and fostering natural ventilation has enduring benefits for both your finances and the environment, says Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Fellow & Senior Director and Ms Sheen Pandita, Research Associate, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI.
Urbanisation and industrialization are taking away fertile agriculture lands, causing a decline in water table and an increase in nutrient deficient soils, which are the key factors leading to shrinking input resources in agriculture, says Dr Arvind Kapur, Distinguished Fellow, Sustainable Agriculture Division, TERI.
The Green Credit Programme, a market-based system introduced in 2023, offers a valuable chance to address greenhouse gas emissions and deliver additional environmental advantages, says Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.
Many cities in India lack the ability to establish sewage treatment facilities due to the high financial investment required for construction, operation, and management. Additionally, most sewage plants incur significant electrical expenses. Hence, it is crucial for urban areas to collaborate in constructing centralized sewage infrastructure and treatment plants to cater to densely populated regions, says Dr Suneel Pandey, Senior Fellow and Director, Circular Economy and Waste Management Division, TERI.