Prompt action help from locals key in responding to disasters Experts
February 15, 2024 |
March 13, 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 in nature.
WSDS Ends With Release of Act4Earth Manifesto
February 9, 2024 |
March 13, 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 like climate justice, role of knowledge institutions, sustainable development etc.
Climate change escalates, loss and damage fund lags behind
March 13, 2024 |
March 13, 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 short, casting doubts on their commitment and capability to support climate initiatives.
Climate Change: How Budget 2024 is a ‘Landmark in India’s journey to Net-Zero Economy’
February 6, 2024 |
March 13, 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.
Transitioning towards cleaner energy and adaptation measures becomes priority: TERI Director General
February 5, 2024 |
March 6, 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.
Push for renewable energy welcome, but focus on adaptation
March 2, 2024
| Tribune
The climate disasters that have happened in recent years, especially in HP and Uttarakhand, call for a dedicated allocation of funds for adaptation, says Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Senior Fellow and Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.