Policy Brief
Significance of the Decision at Kigali: Implications for India
23 Mar 2017
| Swati Agarwal
| Mr Barath Mahadevan
| Mr Karan Mangotra
What lies ahead for India as countries undertake the Kigali amendment, and the innovative approaches required to meet the targets On October 15, 2016 nearly 197 countries got together to mark incremental progress in overcoming differences, drawing upon creativity, compromises, and trust towards finally reaching an agreement which is ambitious, balanced, and unique.
Position paper on Improving Inspection and Maintenance System for In-use Vehicles in India
03 Mar 2017
| Mr Jai Kishan Malik
| Dr Sumit Sharma
| Dr Arindam Datta
| Ms C Sita Lakshmi
The transport sector is an important contributor to pollution in cities. The sector accounts for a significant contribution in PM2.5 concentrations in most Indian cities. In Bengaluru, the sector accounts for almost 50% of PM2.5 concentrations.
Charging Power - Understanding Electricity Pricing and the Willingness to Pay for Electricity in India
15 Feb 2017
| Ms Bigsna Gill
| Ms Sonakshi Saluja
| Dr Debajit Palit
The issue of energy access and the associated willingness to pay for energy services has been extensively researched and studied globally as well as in India. To provide useful recommendations for future electricity-pricing debates, this study undertook a comprehensive literature review and stakeholder interviews to examine and quantify the existing evidence on the Willingness to Pay (WTP) for electricity supply in India. It compared these findings with the current electricity-pricing mechanisms to derive recommendations on future electricity pricing and subsidy policies.
Water Neutral Electricity Production in India: Avoiding the Unmanageable
14 Dec 2016
| Dr Shresth Tayal
| Dr Sonia Grover
Water scarcity has the potential to impact the financial viability of thermal power plants by affecting the project’s rate of return. This could be due to delays in project execution leading to cost escalation and revenue losses, as well as due to affects during the operating life of the project. During operations, any drop in plant load factor may reduce the revenues.
Discussion Paper on Faecal Sludge Management in Urban India: Policies, Practices, and Possibilities
09 Dec 2016
| Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar
| Dr Girija K Bharat
Urban Sanitation and Need for Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) in India The Government of India has undertaken an ambitious social change endeavour of clean and open defecation free (ODF) India. Sustained efforts in this direction has improved the sanitation scenario in India, which in turn would help in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 6 of universal and equitable access to safe and aff ordable drinking water and adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all.
Sustainable Urban Development: Necessity of Integrating Water-Energy-Food Dimensions in Developmental Policies
01 Oct 2016
| Dr Shresth Tayal
| Ms Swati Singh
India is in a state of transition from traditional rural economy to a modern industrial economy. However, with increasing urbanization it faces challenges in terms of population rise, unplanned urbanization, climate change and degraded ecosystem which pose major impediments towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals. As on 2015, 400 million people reside in urban India and by the year 2050, the number of people living in Indian cities is expected to be about 840 million, which will further aggravate the issues of water, energy and food security.
Road Map for Mainstreaming Urban Climate Resilience in Goa
26 Jul 2016
| Ms Riya Rahiman
This policy brief is based on the learning that emerged from The Energy and Resources Institute's (TERI) two-year long program on 'State-level policy engagement for mainstreaming urban climate resilience' in Goa and Uttarakhand, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation under its Asian Cities Climate Change Resilient Network (ACCCRN) initiative. ACCCRN—a 9-year initiative (2008–16)—has been instrumental in bringing forth the urban climate change resilience agenda to cities in Asia.
Road Map for Mainstreaming Urban Climate Resilience in Uttarakhand
26 Jul 2016
| Ms Riya Rahiman
This policy brief is based on the learning that emerged from TERI's two-year-long program on 'State Level Policy Engagement for Mainstreaming Urban Climate Resilience' in Goa and Uttarakhand, with support from the Rockefeller Foundation under its Asian Cities Climate Change Resilient Network (ACCCRN) initiative. ACCCRN—a 9-year initiative (2008–16) has been instrumental in bringing forth the urban climate change resilience agenda to cities in Asia. In India, with ACCCRN's support, various cities, viz.
Discussion Paper: Suggestions for an Appropriate Environmental Governance Architecture for India
15 Feb 2016
| Mr S Vijay Kumar
The Discussion Paper examines the current architecture of the main environment related legislations, namely the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986; Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980; The Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972; The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974; and The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, in the context of the Constitutional provisions and the evolution of approaches to better environmental management, including those emanating from international conventions.
Discussion Paper: Modelling Urban Carrying Capacity and Measuring Quality of Life using System Dynamics
11 Feb 2016
| Mr Mihir Mathur
| Mr Kabir Sharma
An outcome of urban growth is concentration of population and businesses. As the population of an urban area increases, so do diverse concerns and problems including issues of servicing large number of people with existing, limited resources. Environmental problems, particularly pollution and water scarcity, have become more prominent and worrisome in recent times and are central issues for urban planners and decision makers. To address these complex problems, practical approaches that incorporate the concept of carrying capacity into managing urban development are needed.