Opinion

Automobile industry in India: issues and challenges

31 Dec 2016 |
| The Goan

Considering an insatiable demand for vehicles in an economy that is expected to grow at an average of 7% for the next 20 years, the automobile sector in the country will require disproportionate amounts of natural resources which will not only have economic cost implications, but also have strong environmental and social impacts, say Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya and Dr Shilpi Kapur, Fellows, Green Growth and Resource Efficiency Division; Mr Prahlad Tewari, Fellow and Mr Ganesh Chandra Mouli, Research Associate, Energy Environment Technology Development Division; and Dr Suneel Pandey, Director, Green Growth and Resource Efficiency Division, TERI.

An easy mode to travel, but safety comes first

30 Dec 2016 |
Ms Akshima Tejas Ghate
| The Pioneer

Regulating the manufacture of e-rickshaws, to bring about standardisation and uniformity in design, is essential, says Ms Akshima T Ghate, Associate Director, Sustainable Habitat Division, TERI.

Why we need to measure how electricity empowers women

26 Dec 2016 |
Dr Debajit Palit
,
Dr G Mini
| DailyO

While policies are gender-neutral and provide equal opportunities, it does not always result in equal outcomes, say Mr Debajit Palit, Associate Director, Social Transformation Division and Dr G Mini, Fellow, Green Growth and Resource Efficiency Division, TERI.

Celebrating a Green Christmas

25 Dec 2016 |
Ms Taru Mehta
,
Ms Saltanat M Kazi
| The Goan

Consumption always increases during festivals, and in India given the religious diversities, these patterns upsurge on several occasions all year through, say Ms Taru Mehta, Fellow and Ms Saltanat M Kazi, Fellow, Sustainable Development Outreach & Youth Education Division, TERI.

Demystifying Sustainable Consumption & Production

24 Dec 2016 |
Ms Saltanat M Kazi
,
Ms Taru Mehta
| The Goan

Growth and development has revolutionised trade and commerce globally and has improved the standard of living in several countries across the world, say Ms Saltanat M Kazi, Fellow, and Ms Taru Mehta, Fellow, Sustainable Development Outreach & Youth Education Division, TERI.

Community conserved areas of Nagaland: a case study

18 Dec 2016 |
Mr Siddharth S Edake
| The Goan

Falling in the Indo-Malayan region, Nagaland is a part of a global biodiversity hotspot, says Mr Siddharth S Edake, Associate Fellow, Water Resources and Forestry Division, TERI.

The protected area network of India

17 Dec 2016 |
Mr Siddharth S Edake
| The Goan

Conservation of wild flora and fauna has been an integral part of Indian history, says Mr Siddharth S Edake, Associate Fellow, Water Resources and Forestry Division, TERI.

Addressing climate risks: Bridging science and policy

27 Nov 2016 |
Mr Ganesh Gorti
| The Goan

A step forward towards building resilience and addressing climate risks is to bridge the gap between science and policy across administrative levels, says Mr Ganesh Gorti, Consultant, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI

Climate change and tourism

26 Nov 2016 |
Mr Ganesh Gorti
| The Goan

Rising temperatures and sea levels are amongst climate threats to tourism in Goa, say Mr Ganesh Gorti, Consultant, and Mr Nehru Machineni, Associate Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.

How Indian businesses can help in mitigating climate change

24 Nov 2016 |
Dr Annapurna Vancheswaran
| DailyO

Internationally, a growing number of companies are working to adapt carbon pricing for their strategic objectives, Dr Annapurna Vancheswaran, Senior Director, Sustainable Development Outreach & Youth Education Division, TERI.