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Publications
Enhancing baseline quantification and eligibility assessment for ARR carbon finance projects through remote sensing and GIS
Research Paper
| November 12, 2024
Accurate baseline quantification and eligibility assessment are critical in ARR (Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation) carbon finance projects to ensure reliable carbon sequestration outcomes. Leveraging remote sensing (RS) and GIS-based analyses, this approach establishes the eligibility of land for ARR projects, setting baselines for carbon stock assessment and monitoring through time.
Indoor Air Quality Challenges in India during the winter Season
Article
| November 12, 2024
Discover India’s indoor air quality challenges during the winter season, the pollution impacts on health, and solutions to improve IAQ for a healthier environment.
A Transformative Global Goal on Adaptation: Scope, Science and Policy
Policy brief
| November 12, 2024
Potential of carbon credits in India's agriculture sector: Empowering small farmers for a sustainable future
Research Paper
| October 30, 2024
The carbon-credit market presents a significant opportunity for the food and agriculture sector, particularly in India, where 86.1% of farmers are small and marginal. This article explores the basics of carbon credits, differentiating between compliance and voluntary markets, and examines the immense potential of agriculture in generating carbon credits through sustainable practices like agroforestry, conservation tillage, and water-efficient farming.
Road to Baku: The New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance
Policy brief
| October 15, 2024
Climate finance plays a crucial role in climate efforts. This paper examines the evolution of the discussions on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), which will be a key determinant of the success of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29). Despite recent progress, current climate finance targets and mechanisms remain inadequate. This paper analyses the positions of various countries and coalitions. Developing countries stress the responsibility of developed countries, emphasizing equity in climate finance.
Hope amidst floods and challenges – A story on IDES technology "Lighting a Billion Lives Program" of TERI from Bihar
Article
| October 8, 2024
Hope amidst floods and challenges – A story on IDES technology "Lighting a Billion Lives Program" of TERI from BiharIn response to the demand for clean energy access in rural households, TERI, in collaboration with JEEViKA and J-WiRES, has implemented ‘Lighting a Billion Lives’ in Bihar. The programme proved to be a game-changer for rural households.
Synergies between Climate Action and SDGs: Implications for Multilateralism
Policy brief
| October 3, 2024
The knowledge document examines the critical synergies between climate action and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting their implications for multilateralism. Despite the adoption of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, global progress remains insufficient, with only 13.6% of SDG targets on track. The interconnected nature of climate and SDG actions is evident, as aligning these efforts could significantly enhance global economic output and resilience.
Internationalizing Sustainable Lifestyles for Climate Justice
Policy brief
| September 27, 2024
Mainstream frameworks on sustainable consumption and production fail to holistically capture downstream segments of resource consumption and production systems, especially in relation to lifestyle choices. Building on previous work by TERI, this policy brief seeks to develop composite metrics on consumption for G20 countries and discusses ways to further internationalize sustainable lifestyles.