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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and TERI to set up National Centre of Excellence in Green Port and Shipping
19 Nov 2022
| Construction Week
Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways partnered with TERI in Mumbai to set up the country's first National Centre of Excellence in Green Port and Shipping (NCoEGPS) towards carbon neutrality and a circular economy. Dr Vibha Dhawan, director general, TERI, said about the collaboration, "Greening the shipping sector is vital for India to meet the Paris Agreement goals. The setting up of the NCoEGPS is the right step in the direction as it will aid the development of frameworks that will
Read moreSmart power demands green energy, energy security, and better infrastructure
18 Nov 2022
| EPR Magazine
There is increasing consumer demand for renewable energy generation today, especially from the rooftop solar segment, says Mr Shirish Garud, Director, Renewable Energy Technology, TERI.
Read moreCOP27 Diary, Day 11: Draft Texts Published; 'Worrying Inaction' on Fund for Loss and Damage
18 Nov 2022
| The Wire
The COP Presidency published the first draft text of the Cover Decision, which revealed that there is still no consensus on several crucial agenda items, such as the mitigation work programme and a fund for loss and damage, among others. In the draft, there is no decision on Loss and Damage, and only the institutional arrangements for Santiago Network are agreed upon, said Mr R. R. Rashmi, distinguished fellow, TERI.
Read moreClimate change cost Sundarbans Rs 2 lakh crore in 40 years, claims study
17 Nov 2022
| The Times of India
Mr R R Rashmi, distinguished fellow, TERI, said if the money needed to mitigate the effects of climate change isn’t found soon, the fragile ecosystem will get affected faster than we would be able to act.
Read moreTERI’s Vibha Dhawan says switch to renewables gives India environment and economic advantage
17 Nov 2022
| The Financial Express
Speaking at the FE Electric Mobility Summit, TERI Director General Dr Vibha Dhawan highlighted the challenges with respect to faster EV adoption in the country and how alternative tech can make a difference.
Read moreHow Modi govt is taking on West's criticism against its coal-powered energy sector
17 Nov 2022
| Outlook India
India continues to stand its ground that coal will play an important role in the country's energy demands until at least 2040. According to Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, India need not be apologetic about its stance on coal.
Read moreTERI's Vibha Dhawan says switch to renewables gives India environment and economic advantage
17 Nov 2022
| The Financial Express
Speaking the FE Electric Mobility Summit, TERI Director General Dr Vibha Dhawan highlighted the challenges with respect to faster EV adoption in the country and how alternative tech can make a difference.
Read more₹27k cr loss in 30 yrs in ecosystem services
17 Nov 2022
| The Times of India
Researchers from international climate research agency, Zero Carbon Analytics, estimate a loss of Rs 27,000 crore in "ecosystem services" of the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve in the last 30 years, over 80% of which is mangroves. Mr R R Rashmi, distinguished fellow, TERI, said if the money needed to mitigate the effects of climate change isn't found soon, the fragile ecosystem would get affected faster than
Read moreTERI Policy Brief Launched at COP27 Calls for Making Oceans Critical to Climate Action
16 Nov 2022
| Asian News International
A new policy brief from TERI, released at a UNFCCC official side event at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, highlighted the growing consensus that oceans are essential to climate negotiations and outlined the need for clear objectives and indicators, as well as institutional and enforcement mechanisms, to direct ocean-climate action. "Since climate negotiations are party-driven, climate actions in national jurisdictions have received greater attention, and global commons, including oceans have not
Read moreTata Power-DDL joins hands with TERI to create a sustainable and low-carbon future
15 Nov 2022
| Mint
Tata Power - Delhi Distribution Ltd has signed an MoU with TERI to promote Urja Arpan initiative. Commenting on the association, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, opined that TERI and Tata Power-DDL while belonging to the common Tata ethos, bring different strengths to the table. TERI brings a knowledge base and experience of over 30 years in the field of Energy Management and Renewables while Tata Power-DDL brings in the trust of Tata and a record of exemplary performance in the
Read moreCOP27: India unveils strategy for net zero goal by 2070, takes moral high ground
14 Nov 2022
| Hindustan Times
India's long-term plan builds on reaching net-zero emissions by 2070 with six elements, including an optimum energy mix complimenting national development scenarios. The framing of a long-term strategy for low emission development by the Government of India and its public release at CoP27 is significant as it closely follows the announcement of net zero goals by India's PM in Glasgow last year, says Mr R R Rashmi, distinguished fellow, TERI.
Read moreIndia bats for more investors' confidence in climate adaptation efforts
13 Nov 2022
| Business Standard
At the India Pavilion at COP27, TERI conducted a session on "Adaptation Readiness and Long-Term Strategy on Adaptation in India." Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General of TERI, stated in her opening remarks that when it comes to adaptation, it is vital to look into all sectors, including food production. According to Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, It is important to assess the climate risks and vulnerability very clearly, then enhance the adaptive capacity of communities and states
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