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Climate Change: How Budget 2024 is a ‘Landmark in India’s journey to Net-Zero Economy’
06 Feb 2024
| Wionews
Indian Finance Minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman said during her Budget 2024 speech that India will solarise rooftops of 10 million households and provide viability gap funding for harnessing offshore wind energy potential with an initial capacity of one gigawatt in an effort to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Dr Shailly Kedia, Senior Fellow, TERI and Curator of the World Sustainable Development Summit, said the government has continued to expand the mandate for green growth. It is
Read moreWe need to have a more sustainable and equitable world if we want to survive: Vibha Dhawan, DG, TERI
06 Feb 2024
| Outlook
TERI's annual World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) starts on 7th February and is a platform to discuss threadbare issues surrounding the climate discourse. Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI discussed with Ms Naina Gautam about the prospects of climate discourse, COP28 and what lies ahead for climate action. Dr Dhawan highlighted the role of WSDS 2024 which can play a very constructive role, through dialogue. The initiatives that are taken at the global level and to
Read moreTransitioning towards cleaner energy and adaptation measures becomes priority: TERI Director General
05 Feb 2024
| UNI
As the world grapples with adverse effects of climate change, transitioning towards cleaner energy and adaptation measures has become a priority, opines Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI. Addressing the curtain raiser event for the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) to be inaugurated by Vice-President Mr Jagdeep Dhankar on 7 February 2024 in the national capital.
Read moreTERI summit on Sustainable Development to Focus on Leadership and Climate Justice
30 Jan 2024
| Outlook
A global summit called the 23rd World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) will be held from February 7-9 and organised by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The summit will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, and experts from the Global South to discuss environmental sustainability and social equity. The summit addresses challenges such as conflict, planetary crises, and setbacks in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Vice President of India is expected to
Read moreGO4Youth Olympiad 2024: Registration Begins From January 31; Check Exam Details
29 Jan 2024
| News18
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially released the dates for the GO4Youth Olympiad 2024. Organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and supported by the UGC, Ministry of Education (MoE), and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), this annual event aims to foster environmental consciousness and aptitude among students in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across India. Aspiring participants can mark their calendars as the registration
Read moreWorld Sustainable Development Summit in Delhi to see assembly of leaders
28 Jan 2024
| Indo Asian News Sevice
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will be organising 23rd edition of World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) from February 7-9 at the India Habitat Centre here that will see assembly of leaders, policymakers and experts to engage in discussions, share innovative solutions, and formulate strategies which prioritize not only environmental sustainability but also social equity. In the backdrop of ever-growing conflict situation, planetary crisis, and sliding back of key
Read more23rd World Sustainable Development Summit to be held in New Delhi from Feb 7-9
27 Jan 2024
| Press Trust of India
Thought leaders, policymakers, and experts in the Global South will come together to discuss environmental sustainability and social equity during the 23rd World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) to be held in Delhi from 7-9 February 2024. Organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), this independent international summit aims to address global challenges such as conflict, planetary crises, and setbacks in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Expected to be inaugurated
Read moreCOP28 delivered but what happens in the next COP will matter
18 Jan 2024
| The Week
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), hosted a discussion on the outcomes of COP28 and way forward for COP29 on 16 January 2024. In the opening remarks, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, emphasized the need to prioritize the initiatives necessary to be undertaken between the COPs, stating the urgent need for action on decisions. Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, highlighted some of the key decisions made at COP28, including decisions made on the Loss and Damage Fund, the
Read moreTERI partners with Kaizzen for World Sustainable Development Summit 2024 outreach
18 Jan 2024
| Indian Television
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) partnered with Kaizzen, a leading integrated communications agency, to curate the media and social media outreach for the upcoming World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2024 to be held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi in February. The 23rd edition annual flagship event of the not-for-profit, policy research organisation is scheduled to be held from 7 to 9 February 2024. WSDS 2024 will focus on the umbrella theme: 'Leadership for Sustainable
Read moreCOP28 deal promises to 'transition away' from fossil fuels but finance and equity concerns remain
14 Dec 2023
| Mongabay India
There's nothing available within the system to support the actions and ambition proposed in the global stocktake said Mr R. R. Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, TERI.
Read moreCOP28 exposes the long arms of the oil and gas lobby
13 Dec 2023
| Outlook
The decision highlights the need for orderly and just transition in all energy systems, but singles out the need of phasing down unabated coal plants. This tilts it against the developing countries says Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Read moreCOP28 Dubai races against time to broker climate deal as negotiations enter last day
12 Dec 2023
| News 18
The text on GST at this stage is merely a collection of multiple options on actions for mitigation, adaptation and financing. It lacks clear recommendations on the extent by which developed countries should reduce their emissions consistent with global goal. It needs a lot of work to bring target oriented focus on adaptation and financing. For a change, it includes a language on prevention of unilateral trade actions which is welcome, said RR Rashmi, Distinguished fellow, TERI.
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