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TERI digital libraries conference opens with a 'knowledge' roadmap for Smart Future
14 Dec 2016
| India Education Diary
TERI inaugurated the fifth edition of the International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL) 2016 in New Delhi on 13 December 2016. The theme of ICDL 2016 is \"Smart Future—Knowledge Trends that will Change the World\". The four-day conference is a part of TERI\'s on-going efforts to create a better world for future generations through the adoption of new digital technologies. ICDL 2016 will not only create a roadmap for a smart future, but it will also try to tell us how to prepare
Read moreInterview with Dr Ajay Mathur: The energy intensity of the Indian economy is declining
01 Dec 2016
| Power Line
In the interview, Dr Ajay Mathur, Director-General of TERI and a member of the Prime Minister's Council on Climate Change, talks about the implications of India\'s climate commitments on the power sector, the strategies needed to achieve these goals and the challenges involved in meeting them.
Discussions at Marrakesh conference of partnerships: TERI
21 Nov 2016
| Business Standard
According to TERI, the discussions at the recently concluded climate change conference at Marrakesh were of \"partnerships\" as 22 countries joined the India-led International Solar Alliance, a brainchild of Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi. The conference also looked to define climate actions that can be \"fast-forwarded\" in four years before the requirements of the Paris Agreement become operative in 2020, said TERI, while terming the summit as that of action and implementation.
Read moreWhite paper on wind energy on the anvil
17 Nov 2016
| The Hindu
A white paper on the wind energy sector in the country taking stock of the challenges and opportunities besides serving as a document to mobilise government support is being readied by TERI. Commissioned by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA), the white paper, dwelling on various aspects of the sector, is likely to be released early next year. In the run-up to the preparation, the Association and the TERI recently organised a round table consultation.
Read moreFrost & Sullivan and TERI launch the Sustainability 4.0 Awards 2017
08 Nov 2016
| Business Wire India
The Sustainability 4.0 Awards 2017 are organized by Frost & Sullivan and TERI, significant contributors in sustainable interventions. Their global approach toward sustainable development through knowledge, cutting-edge research, technology perspectives and innovative solutions has transformed people's lives and the environment. Through this initiative, Frost & Sullivan and TERI aspire to have more companies in the country move toward a structured sustainability program. The
Read moreTERI releases emergency plan
08 Nov 2016
| The HIndu
Amid worsening air quality in Delhi, TERI has released a ten-point emergency response plan, including reduction of crop burning and ban on movement of all 10-year-old vehicles in the Delhi-NCR amongst others. TERI has submitted the plan to Delhi government and the Union Environment Ministry, recommending that it be enforced immediately in whole of NCR on forecast days of very high pollution.
Read moreTechnology can help cut cost of green refrigerants
14 Oct 2016
| The Hindu Business Line
India's reluctance to accept highly ambitious goals to check climate change may have stemmed from price concerns earlier, but the country is now ready to accept the challenges, according to Dr Ajay Mathur, Director-General, TERI. In an interview with the newspaper, Dr Mathur says India has learnt how to use technology to deal with efficiency challenges.
Read moreFlow of Uguem river to halve by 2050
11 Oct 2016
| The Navhind Times
TERI has projected that the average flow of water in South Goa's Uguem river during monsoon is likely to decrease from the current average of around 37.39 cubic metres per second (cumec) to 20.43 cumec by 2050. In a dissemination workshop held recently, TERI Goa shared the preliminary findings of the project 'Assessing the impacts of climate change on water availability in Uguem river sub-basin' with the stakeholders.
TERI for pan-India clean air plan
08 Oct 2016
| The Times of India
Keeping in view the deteriorating air quality in Delhi and other metros, TERI has come out with a report, listing solutions to address this pressing issue. It suggests, among others, starting a nationwide clean air mission (CAM-INDIA), which should have the mandate to implement government policies for air pollution mitigation across several ministries. Titled "Ten scalable solutions for Indian cities", the report is a joint effort by TERI, United Nations Environment Programme and University
Limit rise of climate change while making available sufficient
06 Oct 2016
| India Today
Noting that the threat of climate change is "real" and India is vulnerable to it, President of India Mr Pranab Mukherjee stressed the need for adopting a twin approach of limiting rise of climate change and at the same time ensuring existence of sufficient resources to meet the country's future development needs. The President was speaking after inaugurating the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), organised by TERI on the theme "Beyond 2015: People, Planet and Progress".
Read moreSikkim CM bags 'Sustainable Development Leadership Award 2016'
06 Oct 2016
| The Voice of Sikkim
Chief Minister of Sikkim, Mr Pawan Chamling, was conferred the prestigious 2016 'Sustainable Development Leadership Award' by Mr Pranab Mukherjee, President of India, during the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) organized by TERI. The 'Sustainable Development Leadership Award' has been conferred on Mr Chamling in recognition of his vision and leadership in the sphere of environment and sustainable development, leading to establishment of Sikkim as the first and only organic
Read moreDifficult for India to mitigate climate changes without support
05 Oct 2016
| The Times of India
Self-sustainability in terms of mitigation for climate change would be difficult for India without external help, European Union Counsellor for Environment, Energy and Climate Change Ms Henriette Faergemann said on the sidelines of World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), organised by TERI. She was speaking on the possibilities of investment for cleaning Ganga and promoting wind energy. Appreciating India for ratifying Paris Climate Agreement, she said that the EU is all set to submit
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