Publications

Valuation of Ecosystem Services (Wealth Accounting) and Assessment of Payment for Ecosystem Services

Policy brief
| April 20, 2026

TERI, in partnership with Ernst & Young LLP, conducted a comprehensive study for the Bangladesh Forest Department as part of the Sustainable Forest and Livelihoods (SUFAL) Project. This study developed a robust framework for valuing ecosystem services and natural wealth accounting in three critical forest sites: Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary, Modhupur National Park, and Ramgarh-Sitakunda Reserved Forests.

Establishing a Road Transport GHG Baseline for Thoothukudi: Insights from a Tier-II Industrial Port City

Article
| April 9, 2026

Thoothukudi has been designated as a non-attainment city under India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).

RESPONSIBLE AGRI PV: BASELINE ASSESSMENT REPORT Renkube Plant, Telangana

Policy brief
| April 6, 2026

This brief summarizes the findings of the Responsible Agri-PV Baseline Assessment conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) under the Responsible Energy Initiative (REI) India. The study examines an institutional agrivoltaics (Agri-PV) pilot implemented by Renkube Pvt. Ltd. in collaboration with Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU).The primary focus of this assessment is to evaluate the feasibility of co-locating solar power generation with active agriculture in the semi-arid, water-stressed conditions typical of Telangana.

Seeing the Invisible: How Atmospheric Models Help Us Understand Air Pollution

Article
| April 2, 2026

Every winter, a grey haze settles over many Indian cities. Schools close, hospitals see a rise in respiratory cases, and public debate intensifies over who is responsible for the pollution.

Agri-Photovoltaics Potential in India: Pathways for Sustainable Energy–Food Solutions

Policy brief
| March 31, 2026

India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in clean energy, with a steadfast commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and installing 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. However, this transition faces a complex challenge within the Water-Energy-Food (W-E-F) nexus.

RESPONSIBLE AGRI PV BASELINE ASSESSMENT REPORT Khare Energy Plant, Madhya Pradesh

Policy brief
| March 31, 2026

This report, prepared by TERI under the Responsible Energy Initiative (REI) India, assesses a farmer-led agrivoltaics (Agri‑PV) pilot at the Khare Energy Plant in Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. The study evaluates the project’s energy performance, agricultural outcomes, water use, financial viability, and socio-economic impacts, with the aim of understanding how Agri‑PV can support people‑centric and climate‑resilient renewable energy development in India.

FRAMEWORK FOR AGRIPV DPR DEVELOPMENT

Policy brief
| March 31, 2026

DownloadThe Framework for AgriPV DPR Development by TERI provides a comprehensive, end-to-end guide for planning and implementing agrivoltaic (AgriPV) projects in India, where solar power gen

From Vulnerability to Viability: A Policy Pathway for India’s Forests

Article
| March 21, 2026

India’s forests are entering a decade of compounded risk. Longer dry spells, erratic rainfall, severe fire seasons, invasive spread, fragmentation and rising biomass pressure are no longer episodic concerns; they are structural realities.

Union Budget 2026 Signals a Shift: From Farm Subsidies to Outcome-Driven Agricultural Research

Article
| March 11, 2026

The Union Budget 2026 for agriculture marks a decisive recalibration of India’s farm policy, signalling a gradual transition from a subsidy-reliant, relief-driven approach to a more technology-enabled, outcome-oriented, and sustainability-focused growth paradigm.

Critical Minerals and Circular Economy: Why Recycling Must Power India’s Clean Tech Future

Article
| March 6, 2026

India’s clean energy transition depends not only on renewable expansion but also on securing critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Recycling these materials from e-waste and batteries can reduce import dependence and build a resilient, self-reliant supply chain for the future.