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TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 to focus on partnerships for accelerating climate solutions
17 Feb 2025
| The Week, 17 February 2025
In line to stoke global dialogue and steer the conversation towards a sustainable future, the New Delhi-based non-profit research institute that focuses on environment, energy, and sustainable development, is back with its annual flagship World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), which is set to take place in New Delhi from March 5 to 7. Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI announced it's the 24th edition of the summit, with 2025 edition focusing on the theme of Partnerships for
Read moreUS fossil fuel push may undo climate progress. But it will have to pause, says Teri chief
17 Feb 2025
| Mint
The US' focus on drilling oil and gas, among the most polluting fossil fuels, will reverse the climate action progress and have an adverse impact on the sector says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreLooking inward: Can India pave its own path to self-reliant climate finance?
14 Feb 2025
| Carbon Copy
Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and climate change expert at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in New Delhi, has stated that the decision made in Baku is a clear disappointment. Mr Rashmi stated that numerous nations anticipated that international finance would motivate them to pursue the climate objectives prior to the Baku conference; however, it is now evident that this will not transpire.
Read moreWhat can bring Yamuna back to life
11 Feb 2025
| The Times of India
Dr SK Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, Water Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), asserts that Yamuna requires an adequate flow to support life as industrial effluents from Haryana and Delhi contaminate the water. Domestic wastewater exacerbates this issue. The pollution level varies when the river experiences elevated water levels, such as during floods. He added the quantity of water required to enhance the river's quality must be determined.
Read moreWorld must explore solutions to environmental crises without relying on US: Experts
11 Feb 2025
| The Economic Times
Dr. Suneel Pandey, Senior Fellow and Director of the Circular Economy and Waste Management Division at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), emphasized that the most of the polymers are derived from fossil fuel-based petrochemical sectors. The Trump administration has indicated that oil corporations will persist in drilling, resulting in increased oil production. Plastic production will inevitably persist. They do not intend to diminish plastic production or use. Dr. Pandey observed
Read moreTERI MoU with state to boost green energy transition
06 Feb 2025
| The Times of India
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will collaborate with Bengal's non-conventional and renewable energy resources (NRES) department to accelerate energy transition by embracing green energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. In an MoU signed between the state's NRES department and TERI on 6 February 2025, the two have jointly identified areas for collaboration, which include new and innovative renewable energy applications such as floating solar, agriPV, BIPV, as well as clean
Read moreTERI and CFCL launch ‘New Crop Protection Facility’ at TERI GRAM in Haryana
04 Feb 2025
| Agro Spectrum India
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (CFCL) launched the ‘New Crop Protection Facility at TERI GRAM', recently in Gurugram, Haryana. This cutting-edge facility is dedicated to the development of highly efficacious bio-control products and biogenic formulations in a controlled environment. This initiative underscores TERI's and CFCL's commitment to sustainable agriculture and reinforces India’s ability to spearhead eco-friendly, science-
Read moreDelhi pollution policy in doubt over crop burning data
03 Feb 2025
| SciDev.Net
Researchers discovered a substantial reduction in stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana. From 2015-2016 to 2022-2023, fire occurrences diminished by around 49 percent in Punjab and 72 percent in Haryana. Nevertheless, at the same timeframe, Delhi persisted in experiencing acute air pollution each winter. Mr Suresh Ramasubramanya Iyer, Senior Fellow and Area Convener, Air Quality Research Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) New Delhi, stated this new insight facilitates the
Read moreDecoding the Union Budget 2025: A Green Lens on Energy, Resilience and Sustainable Development
03 Feb 2025
| Krishak Jagat
Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), expressed her views on the Union Budget 2025, describing it as a "holistic present-focused budget" aimed at establishing India as a strong, inclusive, and resilient economy, emphasizing research and education, health and infrastructure, industrial competitiveness, and clean energy.
Read moreBudget 2025: Clean energy gets big boost, but key environmental action lacking, say experts
01 Feb 2025
| News 18
Dr Shailly Kedia, Associate Director of the Sustainable Development and Outreach Division at TERI, stated that the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change received a mere 2.5% increase (Rs 3,412.82 crore), despite the fact that the overall budget experienced a 7.5% increase. The Output Outcome Framework for 2025-26 does not address critical sustainability concerns, including biodiversity, coastal resilience, and waste management. She also emphasized that India's economic
Read moreThe race for critical raw materials for a decarbonised India
31 Jan 2025
| DNA India
Mr Souvik Bhattarcharya, Associate Director and Senior Fellow, The Energy and Research Institute in New Delhi, contends that establishing a closed-loop or circular economy within the value chain can substantially reduce India's reliance on imports, aid in emission mitigation, and advance sustainable development.
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