Opinion
Micropropagation Technology Park: A unique facility for quality planting material
31 Jul 2024 |
| Dr Vibha Dhawan and Dr Shyam Sundar Sharma
| Agriculture Today Magazine
By taking advantage of plant tissue culture technique, TERI is a pioneer in developing a tissue culture unit for mass multiplication of economically important plant species, particularly horticultural crops like bananas and potatoes, says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI and Dr Shyam Sundar Sharma, Fellow, Sustainable Agriculture Division, TERI.
Priority to energy transition in the budget
30 Jul 2024 |
Mr Ajay Shankar
| ET Energyworld
A number of specific initiatives and measures have been announced for "meeting our commitment for 'net zero' by 2070". These reflect the seriousness of purpose in achieving the goal of net zero with action now, rather than down the road as 2070 is far off says Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
जलवायु परिवर्तन के खिलाफ भारत की लड़ाई को सशक्त करेगा बजट : डा. विभा धवन
29 Jul 2024 |
Dr Vibha Dhawan
| Dainik Jagran
Funding for the agriculture sector is to cover the entire ecosystem especially the R&D infrastructure and supply chain which is so critical for food security in the context of increasing climate vulnerability. The continuation of the biofuels agenda and the emphasis on renewable energy and green hydrogen are aligned with the long-term priorities of energy security and climate mitigation, says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI
Need for new tech to tackle water crisis
22 Jul 2024 |
| Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar and Ms Priyanka Vadrevu
| Deccan Herald
As innovative solutions are sought to address the pressing water scarcity issue, Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) have emerged as a promising technology, says Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow and Ms Priyanka Vadrevu, Research Associate, Water Resources Division, TERI.
Holistic outlook a must for successful energy transition
22 Jul 2024 |
Mr K Ramanathan
| The Tribune
India plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. This is challenging, though its current annual per capita emissions are only one-third of the global average says Mr K Ramanathan, Distinguished Fellow, Electricity & Renewables Division, TERI.
Unheeded priorities of climate action
14 Jul 2024 |
| Mr Nitin Desai
| The New Indian Express
An area which needs vigorous attention is the decarbonisation in industry, particularly steel and cement, writes Mr Nitin Desai, Chairman, TERI.
Boost financing for green projects
13 Jul 2024 |
Mr Ajay Shankar
| The Hindu
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.
डिजिटल होकर बदल जाएगी आपके शहर की सूरत
11 Jul 2024 |
| Ms Sonal Singh
| Navbharat Times
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.
Policy and market synergy required for EV sector to thrive
05 Jul 2024 |
| Ms Akshaya Paul and Mr Sharif Qamar
| Deccan Herald
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.