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Flood early warning system for Guwahati launched
13 Aug 2020
| The Assam Tribune
In the first-of-its-kind initiative in the Northeast, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) launched the urban Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) to predict floods in Guwahati, Assam. The system has been developed by TERI in association with Assam State Disaster Management Authority.
Read moreClimate collaborators
09 May 2020
| Business Standard
Some of the biggest names in Indian philanthropy have teamed up with researchers and more to craft an India-specific response to the climate crisis. More than 40 stakeholders, including TERI, have joined this growing collaboration.
Read moreAllowing glaciers to retreat will be nothing less than a Himalayan blunder
08 Apr 2020
| The Hindu Business Line
A shrinking glacial mass could compromise our water and energy security, cautions a TERI study.
Read moreDeveloped nations not taking action to reduce carbon emissions: Javadekar
29 Jan 2020
| Business Standard
Speaking at the 20th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit organized by TERI, Union Environment Minister Mr Prakash Javadekar said that "the world has reduced annual carbon emissions only by half per cent and a lot needs to be done".
Read moreScholastic India, TERI launch book on environmental issues
06 Jan 2020
| India Today
Scholastic India in association with TERI launched "Our Environment: Threats, Challenges and Sustainable Solutions", a timely book that focuses on environmental issues that we are faced with today due to years of indiscriminate human activities.
Read moreKey year to arrest the climate crisis
01 Jan 2020
| Hindustan Times
2020 is the year in which the world should focus on action and let action be the harbinger for ambition. Action on stated NDCs will pave the way for realistic ambition, says Mr Karan Mangotra, Associate Director, Growth, Diversification & Commercialization, TERI.
Read moreIndian states and cities don't have adequate funds to tackle climate crisis
26 Nov 2019
| Hindustan Times
In this interview, Dr Ajay Mathur, Director-General, TERI, speaks on Delhi's air pollution, climate change and the forthcoming Conference of Parties in Spain.
Read moreG20 nations need to amp up emission cut targets: Report
11 Nov 2019
| The New Indian Express
Among the G20 countries, India has the most ambitious NDC. However, it still needs real action now to prepare the different sectors for stringent emission reductions, says Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, TERI
Read moreTERI to study impact of climate change on farm sector
01 Sep 2019
| The Hindu Business line
TERI is undertaking a study on the impact of climate change and sustainability on the agriculture sector in India and come out with probable solutions to address these.
Read moreState finally takes climate change seriously
24 Aug 2019
| The Hindu
In October 2017, the Maharashtra Cabinet gave approval to a climate change policy based on an action plan submitted by TERI. The policy had cautioned of adverse impacts of climate change on agriculture, and possible floods and health-related problems.
Read moreClimate-resilient traditional practices can protect rural livelihood
21 Jul 2019
| Outlook
Imprudent use of water in the agriculture sector, said Dr S K Sarkar, Senior Director, TERI.
Read moreFijian PM receives an internationally recognized award
09 Apr 2019
| FBC News
Prime Minister of Fiji, Mr Voreqe Bainimarama, has received the 2019 Sustainable Development Leadership Award from TERI.
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