Policy Brief
Guiding Framework for India's Long-Term Strategy: Adaptation
11 Sep 2020
| Kavya Michael
| Ms N R Mekhala Sastry
| Ms Swati Pillai
| Mr Saurabh Bhardwaj
| Ms Pankhuri Sekhon
| Mr Md. Irfan
Under the backdrop of the Paris Agreement, parties committed to developing mid-century or long-term low emission development strategies by 2020 (Long-Term Strategy or LTS). This strategy should be tailor-made, such that it aligns with the short-term as well as medium time climate action and, chalks out a climate-resilient development pathway. It is critical that such a pathway also embraces adaptation and mitigation choices that have the potential to offset as well as contribute to sustainable development.
Nursing the economy back to health: A fiscally responsible green stimulus package
06 Aug 2020
| Mr Ajay Shankar
| Ms TCA Avni
The discussion paper 'A Fiscally Responsible Green Stimulus' has proposals for a stimulus package to revive the economy hit by Covid19, through demand-side interventions instead of subsidies
Guidelines for Evaluation of Nano-based Agri-input and Food Products in India
06 Aug 2020
| TERI Web Desk
Nanobiotechnology applications in food production and agriculture have a lot of potential. However, India did not have adequate guidelines to regulate the same. Until now.
Analysing the barriers to promote energy-efficient air conditioners in India
04 Aug 2020
| Mr Shanmuganathan K
| Mr Manjeet Singh
| Mr Gaurav Phore
The higher penetration of super energy-efficient 5-star ACs in India helps in achieving lower electricity consumption, lower peak demand, reduced energy bills, and lower carbon footprints.
Strategy for fostering Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy in Goa
14 Jul 2020
| Dr Shilpi Kapur
| Ms Ashwini Pai Panandiker
| Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya
| Ms Mehar Kaur
| Ms Anoushka Khatri
The strategy paper for Goa presents an overall state-level action plan to mainstream resource efficiency and circular economy and foster sustainable management of resources in the state.
Assessing the environmental benefits from switching auto-rickshaws in Chennai to electric
18 Jun 2020
| Mr Aravind Harikumar
| Ms Palak Thakur
| Ms Sugandha Pal
In Chennai, auto rickshaws constitute 40% of all transport vehicles and 58% of passenger transport vehicles. The share of auto-rickshaws has increased from practically zero in 1970 to over 6% in 2008.
Make Hydrogen in India: Driving India towards the clean energy technology frontier
05 Jun 2020
| Mr William Patrick Hall
Indian industry and government should work together to develop a hydrogen economy under an ambitious 'Hydrogen Mission' to maximise the benefits for India and accelerate the energy transition.
Greening Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery in India: A Case for Green Fiscal Stimulus
26 May 2020
| Dr Shailly Kedia
| Dr Ria Sinha
| Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya
| Mr Jonathan Donald Syiemlieh
| Mr Saswata Chaudhury
| Ms Mani Juneja
| Dr Manish Anand
| Ms Swati Ganeshan
| Mr Nitin Bajpai
| Dr Rita Pandey
India's economic recovery post the COVID-19 crisis should use fiscal instruments to create an inclusive and green economy that also helps India achieve the global sustainable development goals (SDGs)
Women in agriculture: Enhancing their role and promoting sustainability and livelihood support
26 May 2020
| Ms Preeti Madan
| Dr Manish Anand
| Dr G Mini
The paper looks at enhancing the role of women in agriculture and allied activities and providing institutional support
Impact of COVID-19 on urban mobility in India: Evidence from a perception study
17 May 2020
| Ms Palak Thakur
| Mr Promit Mookherjee
| Ms Aakansha Jain
| Mr Aravind Harikumar
The urban transportation landscape is likely to undergo significant changes due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Increased risks associated with crowded places combined with social distancing measures in public and shared transport are likely to affect modal choices of commuters. Urban freight needs may also alter with the change in the use of e-services. To assess the likely nature of such a shift, an online survey was conducted, which was designed to elicit the perceptions of respondents related to work trips, online grocery shopping, and food delivery pre and post COVID-19.