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Climate change escalates, loss and damage fund lags behind

13 Mar 2024
| BW Business World

Loss and Damage Fund faces significant hurdles, hindering its effectiveness in addressing climate change impacts. Challenges include funding shortages, governance issues and disagreements over scope and responsibility. According to a report by TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) titled, 'Operationalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund: Challenges and Opportunities', wealthy nations pledged USD 100 billion annually from 2020 in climate finance to poorer nations, but have fallen

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Prompt action help from locals key in responding to disasters Experts

15 Feb 2024
| The Week

Several disaster management experts on 15 February 2024 gave their views on how to respond to an unforeseen event, with one calling for roping in people with first-hand knowledge of the area for a better understanding of the measures to be taken. Prodipto Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, said that identification of a disaster must be based on three parameters: the scale of damage should be large, the event should not be a slow event like global warming, and its risk must be societal

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Book on sustainable development launched

11 Feb 2024
| The Tribune

With the increased use of community transport and being less dependent on fossil fuels, an individual could contribute in achieving sustainable development, says Dr Yogesh Gokhale, editor of the book 'TERI's Solutions for Sustainable Development' launched by the Vice President of India Mr Jagdeep Dhankhar. Dr Gokhale, who is area convener of Centre for Forest Management & Governance and Nutritional Security with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said through changes in

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WSDS Ends With Release of Act4Earth Manifesto

09 Feb 2024
| Outlook

Ministers from various countries attended the World Sustainable Development Summit convened by The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI) and delivered the paths for sustainable development. WSDS concluded with the release of the Act4Earth Manifesto. The Manifesto summarised the learnings from the 16 plenaries and 31 thematic tracks that were held during the three-day event. During the summit subject matter experts, industry captains, ministers and youth focussed on wide range of issues

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Climate justice should be North Star in fight against climate change: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar

08 Feb 2024
| The Economic Times

Vice President Mr Jagdeep Dhankhar on 7 February 2024 said climate justice should guide the efforts against climate change, considering its disproportionate impact on the most-vulnerable communities. Addressing the World Sustainable Development Summit organised by independent think tank TERI, Mr Dhankhar highlighted India's leading role in global environmental protection and climate justice initiatives.

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India a global force multiplier in climate change fight: PM lauds

08 Feb 2024
| Business Standard

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) for the 23rd edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) and said that India has emerged as a global force multiplier in the fight against climate change. In his message for the summit on 7 February 2024, Prime Minister Modi highlighted that the World Sustainable Development Summit has evolved into a pre-eminent platform to foster dialogue, collaboration, and action on

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India force multiplier in global fight against climate change: PM

07 Feb 2024
| Moneycontrol

Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi said on 7 February 2024 that India has emerged as a global force multiplier in the fight against climate change. In a written message for the launch of the World Sustainable Development Summit by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), he said that the country's focus on clean energy highlights its keen sense of responsibility for the future.

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Climate Change: How Budget 2024 is a ‘Landmark in India’s journey to Net-Zero Economy’

06 Feb 2024
| Wionews

Indian Finance Minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman said during her Budget 2024 speech that India will solarise rooftops of 10 million households and provide viability gap funding for harnessing offshore wind energy potential with an initial capacity of one gigawatt in an effort to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Dr Shailly Kedia, Senior Fellow, TERI and Curator of the World Sustainable Development Summit, said the government has continued to expand the mandate for green growth. It is

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We need to have a more sustainable and equitable world if we want to survive: Vibha Dhawan, DG, TERI

06 Feb 2024
| Outlook

TERI's annual World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) starts on 7th February and is a platform to discuss threadbare issues surrounding the climate discourse. Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI discussed with Ms Naina Gautam about the prospects of climate discourse, COP28 and what lies ahead for climate action. Dr Dhawan highlighted the role of WSDS 2024 which can play a very constructive role, through dialogue. The initiatives that are taken at the global level and to

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Transitioning towards cleaner energy and adaptation measures becomes priority: TERI Director General

05 Feb 2024
| UNI

As the world grapples with adverse effects of climate change, transitioning towards cleaner energy and adaptation measures has become a priority, opines Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI. Addressing the curtain raiser event for the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) to be inaugurated by Vice-President Mr Jagdeep Dhankar on 7 February 2024 in the national capital.

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TERI summit on Sustainable Development to Focus on Leadership and Climate Justice

30 Jan 2024
| Outlook

A global summit called the 23rd World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) will be held from February 7-9 and organised by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The summit will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, and experts from the Global South to discuss environmental sustainability and social equity. The summit addresses challenges such as conflict, planetary crises, and setbacks in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Vice President of India is expected to

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