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Developed nations' L&D funding proposals threaten progress at COP28, Global South experts warn
30 Sep 2023
| The Hindu Business Line
India should insist on consistency with UNFCCC principles of equity and common-but-differentiated responsibilities. The Responsibility lies squarely with developed countries, there cannot be two sets of rules one for general climate finance and another for loss and damage said Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Read moreSustainability Dialogues: An interview with Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI
29 Sep 2023
| BSG for SDG Sustainable Newsletter, issue 13, September 2023
It is natural to feel overwhelmed when faced with huge challenges such as combating air pollution and promoting sustainability. However, the key is in not getting bogged down and maintaining momentum towards working for sustainable solutions. What is important is the choice 'to act' towards a solution which will inspire others to set off a domino effect says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
Read moreIndia Net Zero Forum: Affordability key for undertaking energy transition in India
29 Sep 2023
| ET Energy World
The current production cost of Green Energy at $8 per kg is too expensive, making energy transition a challenge and that the country needs to invest in research and development to address it. India should be co-developing Green energy technology and undertake training of human resources in Green Energy sector says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
Read moreCountdown to COP28 UAE: UAE Ambassador brings together key stakeholders to build collaboration for climate action
29 Sep 2023
| The Print
In the run-up to the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to be held at Expo City, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the UAE Ambassador to India Mr Abdulnasser Alshaali hosted a roundtable discussion with senior civil society and think tank leaders in New Delhi, informed the UAE embassy in New Delhi. The roundtable, which deliberated upon critical climate action strategies, highlighted the role of constructive
Read moreHidden danger in the air? What you need to know about rising ozone pollution
24 Sep 2023
| Wion News
India, unfortunately, is home to numerous highly polluted cities in the world. While particulate matter often dominates headlines, the menace of ozone pollution has been lurking in the shadows. Unlike other pollutants, ozone is not directly emitted from any source, ozone isopleths forms when nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO) and methane (CH4) react in the presence of sunlight and high temperatures explained Mr R Suresh, Senior Fellow, TERI.
Read moreIndia has a solar power potential of over 3,300 GW: MNRE
23 Sep 2023
| The Hindu Business Line
In August, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) released a study re-evaluating India’s solar power potential. The policy think tank estimates India’s total solar power potential at around 10,830 GW, with ground-mounted solar PV on barren and unculturable land being the highest at 4,909 GW.
Read moreWorld Behind on Climate Goals, Higher Ambition and Rapid Action Needed: Global Stocktake Report
14 Sep 2023
| Carboncopy
The first GST report essentially underscores what is already public knowledge, which is the current global emissions are not in line with the global mitigation pathways consistent with the temperature goal of the Paris Agreement and that the aggregate impact of the existing NDCs and pledges is not good enough to close the gap said Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Read moreG20 climate deal: Experts laud India’s balancing act in the face of fossil fuel debate
11 Sep 2023
| The Print
India will be happy with the global target of tripling of renewable energy capacity because it has already taken steps in this direction. Transition away from coal is possible only if RE is scaled up. India will also be pleased with the emphasis on energy efficiency, as it means financing can be directed towards these specific targets said Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.
Read moreHow Delhi Declaration feeds into COP28 goals
11 Sep 2023
| The Hindustan Times
The Delhi declaration commits countries to achieve global net zero emissions by mid-century. Hopefully the advanced economies will recognise that they need to achieve this milestone well before 2050 said Mr Manjeev Singh Puri, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change, TERI and Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, Earth Science and Climate Change, TERI said that the G20 declaration reflects a progressive yet balanced approach. On climate change and energy
Read moreDigital Innovation Is Powering India’s Energy Future, Says TERI Chief Dr. Vibha Dhawan
09 Sep 2023
| Energetica India Magazine
India's transition to renewable energy is both urgent and inevitable, but the road is not without hurdles, said Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Insitute (TERI), in an interview with Energetica India Magazine.
Read moreElectric Vehicles in India: Tackling the challenges
09 Sep 2023
| The Financial Express
The pace of electrification has increased significantly in the last few years. We are looking at a second consecutive year when the EV sales will clock the one million-plus mark. Some of the recurring challenges include low penetration and up-time of charging infrastructure and higher upfront cost of EVs said Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.
Read moreAll-of-society approach needed make progress towards Paris Agreement goals: UN Global Stocktake report
09 Sep 2023
| News 9 live
The report is right in saying that there is a need to raise ambition and that much more action, on all fronts and by all actors, is needed to meet the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement said Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.
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