Opinion
COP-27: Payback time for rich nations
11 Nov 2022 |
Mr Ajay Shankar
| The Indian Express
The advanced industrial economies need to act now to decarbonise rapidly on a war footing. Their actions must match their rhetoric. That is the only hope to restrict global warming to 1.5 degrees, writes Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
How do we pay for climate change adaptation?
07 Nov 2022 |
Mr R R Rashmi
| 360 info
Loss and damage due to climate change is still an inexact science, so the controversy over the scale and nature of assistance for meeting loss and damage is likely, says Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
COP27: How to fund the clean-up
06 Nov 2022 |
| Mr Dipak Dasgupta
| The Economic Times
Discussions at the high-level ministerial dialogue will centre on setting new long-term financial goals for 2025 and beyond says Mr Dipak Dasgupta, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI
Vanuatu's big plea does little to arrest climate change
04 Nov 2022 |
Mr R R Rashmi
| The Hindu
Having a universal Non-Proliferation Treaty banning the use of fossil fuels globally would do very little to arrest the problem of climate change, writes Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Renewable energy interventions in Indian silk industry
01 Nov 2022 |
| Mr H H Ninga Setty and Ms Lasya Gopal
| Indian Silk, November-December 2022, Vol.14 (Old 62), No.4
In line with the global initiative for increased use of renewable energy sources for cleaner earth and also the India's ambitious target of generating 450 GW of renewable energy by 2030, there is a dire need to explore newer ways of reducing the use of conventional energy and increased use of renewable energy like the solar even in the silk production and processing activities says Mr H H Ninga Setty and Ms Lasya Gopal, researchers at TERI.
Consumer choice for faster decarbonisation
29 Oct 2022 |
Mr Ajay Shankar
| ET Energyworld
By giving consumers, firms, and individuals the choice of reducing the carbon intensity of their consumption basket, India could further accelerate the decarbonisation of its economy without any claims on the scarce fiscal resources with government, writes Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Harvest rainwater for water security
27 Oct 2022 |
| Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar and Dr Snehlata Tigala
| The Hindu Business Line
Reducing dependency on groundwater through rejuvenation and recharge of natural and constructed water bodies and increased reuse of treated wastewater can enhance water security, write Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow and Senior Director and Dr Snehlata Tigala, Associate Fellow, Water Resources Division, TERI.
Gurugram rising water crisis demands immediate attention
25 Oct 2022 |
Ms Tarishi Kaushik
| Moneycontrol
The Millennium City is developing its way into a severe water crisis unless it focuses on preserving and expanding water bodies, on rainwater harvesting, on wastewater generation, among others, writes Ms Tarishi Kaushik, Associate Fellow, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI.
Water security must be enhanced in India
22 Oct 2022 |
| Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar and Dr Snehlata Tigala
| The Statesman
Water resources are essential for economic development. India has 4 percent of global water resources for its use. India's water resources are under immense pressure, write Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow and Senior Director and Dr Snehlata Tigala, Associate Fellow, Water Resources Division, TERI.