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The GM mustard debate
07 Dec 2022
| The Indian Express
The govt, in advocating the use of GM mustard, has cited economic and food security arguments. Critics maintain the crop can cause lasting harm to environmental and human health. According to Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, there is a constant shifting of goalposts. A certain requirement is asked to be met, and when that is done, new demands are put forward. This is an endless cycle. The fact is that GM mustard, and GM technology in general, had been put through the most robust
Read moreTERI signs MoU with AAU for agri development, reduction of greenhouse gases
02 Dec 2022
| The Hill Times
TERI and Assam Agricultural University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on projects to improve life in the north-eastern region, develop the agriculture sector there, and reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. MoU was signed by senior director, (Administrative Services and Regional Centres) TERI, Dipankar Saharia and director, Research (Agriculture), AAU, Dr Ashok Bhattacharyya in the presence of director-general, TERI, Dr Vibha Dhawan and AAU vice chancellor Dr
Read moreIn new role as G-20 chair, India set to focus on climate
01 Dec 2022
| The Associated Press
According to Mr. RR Rashmi, distinguished fellow, TERI, the impact of lifestyle has not received as much attention in the global discourse as it should. He said that the issue might get some prominence at the G-20, which would be a victory for the Indian government, but critics argue the focus on lifestyle changes must be backed by policy to have credibility.
Read moreCan Bio-CNG click: Here is a look into the challenges faced by this technology
30 Nov 2022
| Down To Earth
The feedstock for MSW-based CBG plants is source-segregated waste - also its biggest challenge. High capital investment is also stopping small investors from entering the CBG scene. Mr Nagendra Kumar, Fellow, TERI, said that badly segregated waste can lead to construction and demolition waste or other hard particles entering the digester, which can reduce its energy efficiency and damage it, said.
Read moreMahindra-TERI Centre of Excellence launches report on sky modelling and CIE sky type finder tool
29 Nov 2022
| Construction Week
MTCoE released a technical report, guidebook, and online toolkit (sky type finder) defining sky luminance across various sky conditions in landlocked cities. Mr Sanjay Seth, senior director, TERI, emphasized that sky modelling is one of the research activities being carried out at MTCoE with an aim to categorize the sky patterns subset from the CIE standard general sky that best represents the sky luminance distribution in Gurugram.
Read moreUNCRD-AARC deliberates on redefining multi-layer packaging plastic waste
29 Nov 2022
| Asian News International
During the webinar "Redefining Multi-Layer Packaging Plastic Waste (Category III)," organized by UNCRD and AARC, Dr Suneel Pandey, Senior Director, TERI, said that regulation for promoting 3R, circular economy practices can speed up the effort to reduce end-of-life combustion.
Read moreCOP of implementation has fulfilled expectations only partially
22 Nov 2022
| India Spend
Why did India suggest a phase-down of fossil fuels? Why is support for climate-change-induced loss and damages crucial? Why will the world not meet its goals of restricting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius? Mr R.R. Rashmi, distinguished fellow, TERI, responded to Tanvi Deshpande of IndiaSpend.
Read moreExperts to frame climate action plan for Mumbai Metropolitan region
22 Nov 2022
| The Times of India
A climate action plan is being prepared for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) to enable authorities to tackle potential challenges posed by the likelihood of floods and rising temperature. As per the Environment Impact Assessment report of 2015 prepared by TERI, approximately 671.2 sq.km (15%) of MMR's total area is covered with wetlands and water bodies.
Read moreLoss and damage fund major gain at COP27
21 Nov 2022
| Outlook India
The loss and damage fund conversation was pushed by the G77 plus China group of developing countries. The group of countries is vulnerable to the impacts of climate disasters. Mr Dipak Dasgupta, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, said, "A landmark loss and damage fund was finally agreed, but the details are yet to be worked out. This will be tough going. Finance was uppermost on everyone’s minds and the critical need of the hour but nothing substantively new emerged."
Read moreCOP27 approves ‘historic decision’ to set up ‘loss and damage’ fund to help poor countries; Indian climate experts welcome deal
20 Nov 2022
| The Tribune
Evokes mixed responses as there is no clarity on funding aR Rangements; it could have made a powerful commitment to phase out fossil fuels in the cuR Rent energy crisis. According to Mr R R Rashmi, distinguished fellow, TERI, the final text keeps the processes alive until the next COP. While a notional funding aR Rangement for L&D has been agreed upon, its shape and scale are far from clear. It is unlikely that calls on other crucial issues will be taken before the conclusion of the
Read moreMinistry 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.
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