India's long overdue low-carbon development plan likely to see light
July 17, 2025 |
July 17, 2025
Business Standard
The climate strategy may pave the path to a national carbon budget, an element critical in achieving net zero, but increase costs for companies transitioning to low-emission strategies.
India’s new NDCs must take private sector along
July 3, 2025
| Mr R R Rashmi, TERI; Mr Andrew Prag, WMBC
| Hindustan Times
As governments around the world update their NDCs on climate action, there is a significant opportunity for the India's government and its private sector to raise ambition and accelerate implementation together writes Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency & Governance, TERI and Andrew Prag, Managing Director (Policy), We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC).
TERI and We Mean Business Coalition Launch India’s 2035 Climate Target
July 2, 2025 |
July 2, 2025
Global Agriculture
As India prepares to submit its updated national climate plan, known as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC) unveiled a joint brief titled India’s 2035 Climate Target: A Business Opportunity for Growth and Global Leadership in New Delhi. This framework contextualizes the We Mean Business Coalition’s 2024 global Call to Action for India’s development priorities and adaptation needs.
Indian Govt Plans 20°C AC Temperature Limit: Will It Help The Planet?
June 12, 2025 |
June 12, 2025
ETV Bharat
The Indian government has proposed to implement temperature regulations for air conditioning units in India. The Indian research and policy institute, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has found that operating air conditioners at a higher temperature, such as 27°C, can substantially lower electricity consumption and costs compared to lower temperature settings like 18°C. TERI’s research indicates that changing AC usage habits to a setting of 24°C can result in substantial energy savings and lower carbon emissions.
The Hindu Huddle 2025: Role of multilateral regime remains relevant in fight against climate change: experts
May 27, 2025 |
May 27, 2025
The Hindu
Drawing from her experience in the field, Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Senior Fellow & Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI, said while the science is strong and solid, there continues to be the need for the right kind of technologies, finance to be put in place to help countries cope with the situation that may arise.
Tackling climate change with green mobility
May 16, 2025 |
May 16, 2025
The Pioneer
A report by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) warns that if we do not act, transport emissions in India could increase sixfold in the coming decades. These issues are more than abstract concerns — they pose tangible risks to the daily lives and well-being of millions.
