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12th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum: Shaping the Future of the Third Pole and Eastern Himalayas
29 Nov 2024
| Krishi Jagran
The 12th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum discussed the critical role of the Third Pole in climate regulation and sustainable development. The Awards programme also celebrated 50 years of TERI’s (The Energy and Resources Institute) critical and forward-looking work on science, research and sustainable development in both India and around the world.
Read moreCOP29 triples climate finance to $300 billion a year, India says "disappointed", "cannot accept"
24 Nov 2024
| The Indian Express
Mr Manjeev Singh Puri, India's former ambassador to the European Union, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, said, "It is deeply disappointing that the world couldn't agree on a goal reflecting at least a modicum of ambition for financing action in developing countries on climate change. India, rightly, underscored this inadequacy and the process of adoption."
Read moreCOP29 ends with a weak outcome, India rejects the deal calling it an optical illusion
24 Nov 2024
| The Times of India
Asked what India's rejection of the climate finance outcome meant at this juncture, Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI and India's former lead negotiator, said India, in expressing formal disappointment about the $300 billion NCQG, acted as a leader of the Global South. "It is significant that, after a long time, India and many other diverse groups within the developing world have shown a common and united stand on this issue," he said.
Read more'Where is the money?' No clarity on Climate Finance as COP29 talks enter last day
22 Nov 2024
| News 18
Talking about the issues raised by the Global South, Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Senior Fellow and Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI said, "There are concerns from the developing countries related to the inclusion of the private sector and passing the buck onto the private sector with no clear mention of common but differentiated responsibilities of developed country parties and public finance support from them. Means of implementation also need to be clearly mentioned,
Read moreNews9 Global Summit: The Green Dilemma between the developed and the developing
22 Nov 2024
| News9 Live
Commitment is there, but lack of implementation and finance remains a problem, a problem highlighted by Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, when she spoke about meetings like the COP and the problem of financing. "Over a period of time it has become very clear that we are making promises, in terms of last year it was loss and damage fund and implementation of that. But then the money which is committed never comes on the table."
Read moreCOP29 talks extended as draft $250 billion finance offer flops
22 Nov 2024
| The Hindustan Times
Brazil warned the inadequate funding could jeopardise next year’s critical climate commitments. Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI called it "a highly compromised version of the goal" that weakens core finance obligations by diluting government responsibilities and relying heavily on private funds.
Read moreG20 Agrees On Scaling Up Climate Finance, But Fails To Address Fossil Fuel Transition
19 Nov 2024
| News18
G20's consensus on reforming global financial institutions and debt structuring to make funds available for climate-vulnerable developing nations as well as strengthen multilateralism was also welcomed by climate experts. "The G20 has continued its push for international cooperation on global issues and strengthening of the multilateral system. Hopefully this will positively nudge the negotiations at COP 29," said Manjeev Puri, Distinguished Fellow, The Energy Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreIndian scientists are showing an interest in advancing solar geoengineering research
18 Nov 2024
| Mongabay India
There is also interest in understanding the social aspects of SRM. Researchers at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) plan to study how perspectives on the governance of solar geoengineering are evolving in India and South Asia – research that is again supported by the Degrees Initiative. "We want to have a sense of how climate policy researchers and international relations researchers, some of whom represent government interests, view the issue of solar geoengineering use," said
Read moreWhat India expects from the developed world’s climate plans
18 Nov 2024
| India Spend
Developed nations have to account for developing countries' growth needs while setting their NDCs, believes Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Associate Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, The Energy and Resources Institute.
Read moreClimate summit takes off in Baku with low-key presence from India
15 Nov 2024
| The Telegraph
Former senior environment department official and negotiator Mr R.R. Rashmi, who is now a distinguished fellow at TERI, is of a different opinion. "The heads of governments attending climate CoPs in the very first few days is a recent trend and it is not mandatory. It started from 2021 when the commencement of the Paris Agreement had just started and was needed to put it on a high pedestal," he said, reminding that "this year's agenda of the COP is more technical than political as it
Read moreCOP29. Trump presidency casts long shadow over climate summit
10 Nov 2024
| The Hindu Business Line
Mr Manjeev Puri, Distinguished Fellow at the New Delhi-based think tank The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said in a statement a day after Trump’s election, While past experience hasn't been encouraging, hope must remain for the next Trump Presidency.
Read moreTERI experts gear up for COP29, advocating inclusive climate solutions and enhanced global action
09 Nov 2024
| Indian Bureaucracy
As the 29th session of the Conference of Parties (COP29) in 2024 approaches, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) experts are set to present their seasoned insights and innovative strategies on the global stage. Their focus is on advancing climate finance solutions, addressing loss and damage, and promoting resilient, sustainable development pathways.
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