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Having a universal Non-Proliferation Treaty banning the use of fossil fuels globally would do very little to arrest the problem of climate change, writes Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
In line with the global initiative for increased use of renewable energy sources for cleaner earth and also the India's ambitious target of generating 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030, there is a dire need to explore newer ways of reducing the use of conventional energy and increased use of renewable energy like the solar even in the silk production and processing activities says Mr H H Ninga Setty and Ms Lasya Gopal, researchers at TERI.
By giving consumers, firms, and individuals the choice of reducing the carbon intensity of their consumption basket, India could further accelerate the decarbonisation of its economy without any claims on the scarce fiscal resources with government, writes Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Reducing dependency on groundwater through rejuvenation and recharge of natural and constructed water bodies and increased reuse of treated wastewater can enhance water security, write Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow and Senior Director and Dr Snehlata Tigala, Associate Fellow, Water Resources Division, TERI.
The Millennium City is developing its way into a severe water crisis unless it focuses on preserving and expanding water bodies, on rainwater harvesting, on wastewater generation, among others, writes Ms Tarishi Kaushik, Associate Fellow, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI.
Water resources are essential for economic development. India has 4 percent of global water resources for its use. India's water resources are under immense pressure, write Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow and Senior Director and Dr Snehlata Tigala, Associate Fellow, Water Resources Division, TERI.
India has made progress over the years in addressing its high prevalence of under-nutrition, write Dr Manish Anand and Dr Meena Sehgal are, respectively, member of the Food and Land Use coalition and senior fellow at TERI.
India needs a robust and modernized agriculture towards food security for its growing rural and urban population of over 1.3 billion. Smart agriculture must become part of achieving the larger goal of sustainability, writes Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.