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In 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 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 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 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 moreCOP27 Diary, Day 11: Draft Texts Published; 'Worrying Inaction' on Fund for Loss and Damage
18 Nov 2022
| The Wire
The COP Presidency published the first draft text of the Cover Decision, which revealed that there is still no consensus on several crucial agenda items, such as the mitigation work programme and a fund for loss and damage, among others. In the draft, there is no decision on Loss and Damage, and only the institutional arrangements for Santiago Network are agreed upon, said Mr R. R. Rashmi, distinguished fellow, TERI.
Read more₹27k cr loss in 30 yrs in ecosystem services
17 Nov 2022
| The Times of India
Researchers from international climate research agency, Zero Carbon Analytics, estimate a loss of Rs 27,000 crore in "ecosystem services" of the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve in the last 30 years, over 80% of which is mangroves. Mr R R Rashmi, distinguished fellow, TERI, said if the money needed to mitigate the effects of climate change isn't found soon, the fragile ecosystem would get affected faster than
Read moreTERI's Vibha Dhawan says switch to renewables gives India environment and economic advantage
17 Nov 2022
| The Financial Express
Speaking the FE Electric Mobility Summit, TERI Director General Dr Vibha Dhawan highlighted the challenges with respect to faster EV adoption in the country and how alternative tech can make a difference.
Read moreHow Modi govt is taking on West's criticism against its coal-powered energy sector
17 Nov 2022
| Outlook India
India continues to stand its ground that coal will play an important role in the country's energy demands until at least 2040. According to Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, India need not be apologetic about its stance on coal.
Read moreTERI’s Vibha Dhawan says switch to renewables gives India environment and economic advantage
17 Nov 2022
| The Financial Express
Speaking at the FE Electric Mobility Summit, TERI Director General Dr Vibha Dhawan highlighted the challenges with respect to faster EV adoption in the country and how alternative tech can make a difference.
Read moreClimate change cost Sundarbans Rs 2 lakh crore in 40 years, claims study
17 Nov 2022
| The Times of India
Mr R R Rashmi, distinguished fellow, TERI, said if the money needed to mitigate the effects of climate change isn’t found soon, the fragile ecosystem will get affected faster than we would be able to act.
Read moreTERI Policy Brief Launched at COP27 Calls for Making Oceans Critical to Climate Action
16 Nov 2022
| Asian News International
A new policy brief from TERI, released at a UNFCCC official side event at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, highlighted the growing consensus that oceans are essential to climate negotiations and outlined the need for clear objectives and indicators, as well as institutional and enforcement mechanisms, to direct ocean-climate action. "Since climate negotiations are party-driven, climate actions in national jurisdictions have received greater attention, and global commons, including oceans have not
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