Policy Brief
Discussion Paper on Clean Development Mechanism as Catalyst for Sustainable Development Mechanism Under Article 6.4
27 Nov 2019
| Mr R R Rashmi
| Ms Ritu Ahuja
Our analysis highlights the necessity of undertaking a full transition of unused certified emission reductions (CERs) from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in order to create a trust in the international processes and the market mechanisms.
Discussion Paper on Article 6 – State of Play
27 Nov 2019
| Ms Tamiksha Singh
| Ms Ritu Ahuja
Article 6 of the Paris Agreement focuses on a framework for countries to voluntarily cooperate using market and non-market based approaches to raise ambition, thus providing an opening for carbon markets in the post-2020 regime.
Institutional Readiness to Implement the Enhanced Transparency Framework: Is India Ready?
22 Nov 2019
| Ms Vani Rijhwani
The idea of transparency for reporting and reviewing information on climate policies and measures taken by Parties has emerged as one of the key elements gaining attention and weight under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The transparency framework has been evolving in detail and complexity aimed at maximizing mutual confidence between Parties while ensuring that the Parties are not unduly stretched beyond their capacities.
Bulk procurement in room air conditioning: A critical analysis of the EESL programme
30 May 2019
| Mr Manjeet Singh
| Mr G Gurprasad
Bulk-procurement programmes can help the next generation energy efficient technologies penetrate the market by aggregating demand for the technology and establishing a demand market for participating manufacturers, thereby leading to rapid reduction in prices.
India's ambition is substantial in social, political and environmental terms: Key messages from India's NDC
07 Dec 2018
| Mr Karan Mangotra
India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) must be seen in a holistic manner, the aim being to achieve sustainable development within the framework of 8 quantitative and qualitative NDCs. India's plan as per its quantified NDC targets is to: lower emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; increase total cumulative electricity generation from fossil free energy sources to 40% by 2030; create additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tons through additional forest and tree cover. With total annual emissions of 1,884.3 million tons of CO2
'India can manage a progressive transition from coal to renewables'
04 Dec 2018
| Mr Thomas Spencer
| Mr Raghav Pachouri
| Mr G Renjith
| Ms Sachi Vohra
In the coal vs renewables question in India, a more flexible power system can help manage a progressive transition, according to TERI's new discussion paper 'Coal Transition in India'
Loss and Damage: The Gradual Progression and the Road Ahead
31 Oct 2018
| Ms Kavya Bajaj
Loss and damage, in the context of climate change, is associated with the particular impacts of climate change in developing countries vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, such as sea level rise and extreme weather events. In this article, Kavya Bajaj helps us understand the milestone developments that have taken place in various climate conferences regarding this controversial mechanism.
Linking Carbon Markets: A case study of India's PAT and REC Schemes
31 Jul 2018
| Ms Tamiksha Singh
| Mr Karan Mangotra
| Swati Agarwal
Following the enactment of the Paris Agreement, the carbon markets in national and international spheres are poised for revival. Although the global carbon market dependent on the Kyoto Protocol have nearly collapsed, many voluntary or national carbon markets are still functioning in several countries under relevant regulations or voluntary arrangements. These include markets and trading systems such as Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) and Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) in India. One of the key questions emerging from the Paris Agreement is how such existing markets are to be integrated with the cooperative mechanisms to be evolved under Article 6 of the Agreement.
Market-based approaches of the Paris agreement: Where are we now?
31 Jul 2018
| Ms Kavya Bajaj
Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (PA) focuses on a framework for countries to voluntarily cooperate using market and non-market based approaches to raise climate ambition. In the process there is also recognition of the need to establish an emissions accounting framework that will promote sustainable development, and environmental integrity.
Understanding vulnerabilities using a hotspot approach
04 May 2018
| Ms Suruchi Bhadwal
| Mr Ganesh Gorti
| Amir Bazaz
| Prathigna Poonacha
| Tuhin Ghosh
| Ramkumar Bendapudi
Study shows higher temperature increase in India's mountains affects agriculture, water resources and the millions of people living in the mountains and its foothills