Opinion
Privileging development concerns over biodiversity
07 Oct 2024 |
| Ms Ishita Srivastava and Dr Shailly Kedia, TERI
| Hindustan Times
India needs to make strides in clean energy, but utter precaution is needed when it comes to endangered species, and there has to be continued emphasis on the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities, says Ms Ishita Srivastava, Research Associate and Dr Shailly Kedia, Senior Fellow & Associate Director, Sustainable Development and Outreach Division, TERI.
Our local post office can become a central piece in India’s EV revolution
05 Oct 2024 |
| Mr Faiz Jamal, TERI and Ms Priti Shukla, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation.
| Deccan Herald
A phased, vehicle category-wise transition could make India's logistics operation a model of excellence with considerable cost reduction. By charting a path towards electrification, these large fleet operators especially government departments like the DoP could lead by example in India's freight transition towards electrification and set a benchmark for other sectors to follow contributing to the national aim of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Common Practice Standards must have India outlook
30 Sep 2024 |
Mr Sayanta Ghosh
,Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma
| The Hindu
International carbon finance platforms must revise their standards to better align with the realities of Indian agriculture, says Mr Sayanta Ghosh, Associate Fellow and Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma, Senior Director, Land Resources Division, TERI.
Revival of degraded ecosystem through ecological interventions: A success story of Muri, Jharkhand
30 Sep 2024 |
Dr Syed Arif Wali
,Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma
| eNREE 22(2), July-September 2024
In this article, Dr. Syed Arif Wali, Senior Fellow and Associate Director and Dr. Jitendra Vir Sharma, Senior Director, Land Resources Division, TERI, discuss the project that TERI implemented to convert the alkaline HINDALCO plant in Muri, Jharkhand, into a green zone. The project involved the provision of technical assistance in soil amendments, plantation protocols, and water conservation techniques.
Electric Vehicle Transition: Shaping Sustainable Urban Futures
30 Sep 2024 |
Ms Rhea Srivastava
| EVPEDIA
Urban areas are responsible for over 70 per cent of energy-related CO2 emissions, are at the heart of both the problem and the solution. To address these emissions, the electrification of transportation is increasingly recognized as a key innovation in reshaping urban mobility, says Ms. Rhea Shrivastava, Associate Fellow, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI
The race for critical materials and how India can get ahead
27 Sep 2024 |
Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya
| Money Control
Copper and nickel are indispensable to build up our renewable energy and EV industry without being overly reliant on external sources. Getting a grip on their supply is tied to India’s long-term goals of carbon neutrality. Recycling will be integral to the strategy of building up a reliable supply, says Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya, Associate Director and Senior Fellow, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, TERI.
Agrivoltaics – Panacea for India’s Energy Transition with Solar Power
23 Sep 2024 |
| Mr Ajay Shankar, TERI; Mr Gaetan Masson, Becquerel Institute and Mr Alekhya Datta, TERI
| ET EnergyWorld
India has successfully achieved greater momentum in the development of solar power. India now has over 87GW installed solar capacity, which is over four times what it had wanted to achieve by 2022 when it launched its National Solar Mission, says Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI; Mr Gaetan Masson, CEO, Becquerel Institute; and Mr Alekhya Datta, Fellow and Associate Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, TERI.
The hidden toll of climate change: India’s struggle with eco-anxiety and mental health
16 Sep 2024 |
| Dr Varada Jayant Madge
| The Pioneer
Rising temperatures and erratic weather patterns are not only threatening the nation's economy but also fueling anxiety, depression and trauma, says Dr Varada Jayant Madge, Fellow, Air Quality Research Division, TERI.
Water pricing should reflect its true value
12 Sep 2024 |
Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar
| The Hindu Business Line
Every State must have a Water Regulatory Authority, which should ideally follow the volumetric system of pricing, says Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, Water Resources Division, TERI.
AI can help India’s disaster mitigation and management system
12 Sep 2024 |
| Ms Priyanka Vadrevu and Mr Ajai Malhotra, TERI
| Deccan Herald
In the US, AI-powered weather forecasting systems have improved prediction accuracy by up to 30%, while in Japan, AI-driven early warning systems have reduced the response time to natural disasters by up to 50%, says Ms Priyanka Vadrevu, Research Associate, Water Resources Division, TERI, Mr Ajai Malhotra, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.