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India calls for stronger global climate action
25 Feb 2026
| Mint
Speaking at the silver jubilee edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026 organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Bhupendra Yadav said countries must step up efforts to fight climate change by expanding solar and wind power and doubling energy efficiency across industry, transport and households.
Read MoreTERI’s 25th WSDS to focus on sustainable transformations
25 Feb 2026
| The Pioneer
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is set to commence the silver jubilee edition of its flagship event, the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), on 25 February 2026 at the Taj Palace. Under the theme “Transformations: Vision, Voices, and Values for Sustainable Development,” the three-day summit marks 25 years of the Global South’s leading platform for climate action and sustainability.
Read MoreFrom Vision to Action: TERI’s WSDS Turns 25, Set to Champion Transformations for Sustainable Development
25 Feb 2026
| Global Agriculture
The 25th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) – the Silver Jubilee edition of the flagship global platform convened by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) – will commence on 25 February 2026 at Taj Palace, New Delhi, under the umbrella theme “परिवर्तन | Transformations: Vision, Voices, and Values for Sustainable Development.” The Summit will be held from 25–27 February 2026.
Read MoreUnion Environment Minister inaugurates TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 and MoEFCC’s Him-CONNECT platform
25 Feb 2026
| Press Information Bureau
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav on 25 February 2025 inaugurated the Silver Jubilee edition of TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) and Him-CONNECT, a dedicated platform organised by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to connect researchers working in the Himalayan region with start-ups, industry leaders, investors and policymakers.
Read MoreMoEFCC to organise Him-CONNECT during WSDS 2026 in New Delhi
25 Feb 2026
| DD News
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will organise Him-CONNECT in New Delhi from February 25 to 27, on the sidelines of The Energy and Resources Institute’s World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026.
Read MoreThe waste crisis: New SWM rules promise circular economy push, can India finally fix segregation and littering?
21 Feb 2026
| Financial Express
At the heart of effective waste management is the ability of citizens to segregate waste at the point of generation. Without this first step, downstream processing becomes significantly difficult and expensive stated Dr Suneel Pandey, Director, Circular Economy and Waste Management Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read MoreTERI, DVC to Launch Energy Transition Hub for Eastern, NE States
18 Feb 2026
| APAC Media
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) have launched a joint initiative in Kolkata called the Energy Transition Hub for the Eastern and Northeastern states (Ethens). Ethens has been conceived as a discom-driven, demand-led regional platform to support coal-dependent regions as they move towards cleaner energy systems.
Read MoreTERI convenes high-level Kolkata roundtable to advance clean energy transition through proposed DISCOM-Led Energy Transition Hub
17 Feb 2026
| SolarQuarter
The proposed Energy Transition Hub for the Eastern and Northeastern States (ETHENS) of India initiative is supported by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). It aims to establish a permanent, DISCOM-driven and demand-led institutional platform to accelerate a balanced and region-specific clean energy transition.
Read MoreYamuna, groundwater, drains across city have widespread microplastic contamination: Study
17 Feb 2026
| The Hindustan Times
A year-long scientific assessment by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has found widespread microplastic contamination in the Yamuna as it flows through Delhi, as well as in the Capital’s open drains, floodplain soil and groundwater.
Read MoreAn eyesore, can lead to health risks: Expert on garbage dhalaos in Delhi
16 Feb 2026
| The Indian Express
Poorly maintained garbage dhalaos in Delhi exposes residents and waste workers to unhygienic conditions, reflecting gaps in effective urban waste management and enforcement according to Dr Suneel Pandey, Director, Circular Economy & Waste Management Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Indian Achievers' Forum, AIBCF & Achievers' World Host National Conclave on Mission Viksit Bharat 2047
14 Feb 2026
| The Tribune
The summit brought together eminent policymakers, diplomats, industry leaders, CSR professionals, educationists, and sustainability advocates including Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to deliberate on the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainability, and education in advancing India's journey toward Vikshit Bharat.
Read MorePMO relocation to Seva Teerth: Full list of offices shifting from South Block
13 Feb 2026
| The Statesman
The new buildings are designed as per 4-Star GRIHA sustainability norms. Officials say the focus has been on practical efficiency. Renewable energy systems have been installed.
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