Publications
The women of Ujjwala
Article
| August 3, 2018
Evaluating the Ujjwala scheme through the lens of women empowerment and gender equality
Linking Carbon Markets: A case study of India's PAT and REC Schemes
Policy brief
| July 31, 2018
Following the enactment of the Paris Agreement, the carbon markets in national and international spheres are poised for revival. Although the global carbon market dependent on the Kyoto Protocol have nearly collapsed, many voluntary or national carbon markets are still functioning in several countries under relevant regulations or voluntary arrangements. These include markets and trading systems such as Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) and Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) in India.
Market-based approaches of the Paris agreement: Where are we now?
Policy brief
| July 31, 2018
Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (PA) focuses on a framework for countries to voluntarily cooperate using market and non-market based approaches to raise climate ambition. In the process there is also recognition of the need to establish an emissions accounting framework that will promote sustainable development, and environmental integrity.
Distributed renewable energy transforms women’s lives in rural Bihar
Article
| July 25, 2018
TERI-JEEViKA create market for clean energy access at the bottom of the pyramid; light up 50,000 households through self-help groups in Bihar
Creating the charging infrastructure to power EVs in India
Article
| July 25, 2018
Charging stations for EVs can help drive demand for the sector's growth in the country
Replacing Bengaluru's auto fleet with electric autos will clean up the air and save LPG
Article
| July 24, 2018
TERI study suggests 1200 tonnes of carbon dioxide is emitted daily from total fleet of auto rickshaws in Bengaluru
Fortifying the collection and recycling system of Post-Consumer Tetra Pak Cartons
Article
| July 24, 2018
Study recommends a well established value chain for collectors and awareness among recyclers of the potential of cartons
Making micro-credit financing a vehicle for clean energy in rural India
Article
| July 13, 2018
Partnership with a local micro-finance institution helps take clean cooking and lighting technology into poor homes in a village in Bihar
Losing the benefits of forests to degradation?
Article
| July 12, 2018
The study examines the value of Uttarakhand's forests to local communities and to tourists
Nagaland uninterrupted
Article
| July 12, 2018
Civil society conservation groups receive special recognition at Government of India-UNDP India Biodiversity Awards 2018