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Kumaon varsity collaborates with European Commission on biomass research
21 Dec 2014
| The Times of India
The Kumaon University has joined hands with the European Commission to carry out research in the field of biomass and bio-waste. This collaboration is under the part of the project, SAHYOG (Strengthening Networking on Biomass Research and Biowaste Conversion - Biotechnology for Europe-India Integration), jointly funded by the European Commission and the department of biotechnology under ministry of science and technology. The project is being coordinated by the Italian National Agency for
Read moreKolkata hosts youth seminar at Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management
19 Dec 2014
| India Blooms
Recognising the multi-dimensional potential of young minds in realising the sustainable development goals, TERI in collaboration with The Ministry of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs and Sports conducted an interactive youth seminar at the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management in Kolkata to sensitise young minds on issues pertaining to safe water access in the world, with a special focus on regional issues and finding sustainable solutions through
Read moreStudy recommends treating e-rickshaw as motor vehicles
18 Dec 2014
| India TV
A study on e-rickshaws has recommended that the battery-operated vehicles be treated as motor vehicles. All the e-rickshaws tested on the field had motor power in excess of 250 Watts and a few e-rickshaws showed speed level above 25 kmph while others had speed in the range of 20-25 kmph. Based on the above results, TERI recommended treating these e-rickshaws as motor vehicles, the study conducted by TERI said. A bill, Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill, 2014, to regularise e-rickshaws and provide
Read moreTERI and UTC set up Centre of Excellence for Energy Efficient Buildings in India
17 Dec 2014
| The Economic Times
TERI and United Technologies Corporation have launched a Centre of Excellence for Energy Efficient Buildings in India. The Centre will work towards evaluation of the existing building energy rating systems, derivation of tools and techniques for energy management, real time reporting of consumption, and identification and cost benefit analysis of conservation measures, TERI and UTC said in a joint statement.
Read morePachauri hails Sino-US deal on greenhouse emissions control
13 Nov 2014
| Global Times
Dr R K Pachauri, Chairperson of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Director-General of TERI, commended the agreement between China and the United States on cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Dr Pachauri described the climate agreement between the United States and China as "a big step forward" and "a very encouraging development". However, extensive cuts in emissions are needed if global warming is to be limited to 2 degrees Celsius, Dr Pachauri said. In this sense, the goals
Read moreStudy warns against vehicular pollution
11 Nov 2014
| Business Standard
A new report has warned against vehicular pollution in the country, saying if the trend continues it will cause alarming rise of deadly Particulate Matter (PM), which is believed to pose the greatest health risk in the air. If the current trends of vehicle population, fuel and emission standards persist, PM 2.5 (PM particles smaller than 2.5 micrometres) emissions will increase by a factor of three, and those of NOx (one of a group of highly reactive gasses) will increase by a factor of five
Read moreTERI 'green tour' to promote eco-friendly buildings
11 Nov 2014
| Zee News
To spread awareness about the need to construct green buildings to save the environment, a tour to the country's first net zero energy building - Indira Paryavaran Bhavan- was organised in the national capital. Situated in south Delhi's Jorbagh area, the seven-storey building is spread across 32,000 square metres. It was built by the Central Public Works department at a cost of Rs. 209 crore and houses the environment ministry. The tour was organised by TERI and ADaRSH (Association for
Read moreLighting rural development
28 Oct 2014
| Thomson Reuters
The 'Lighting a Billion Lives' (LaBL) is an initiative of TERI to bring light to the lives of the masses deprived of the basic facility of proper lighting in their homes. Research shows that even a few hours of 20-40-watt solar-owered lighting in homes can result in better grades for schoolchildren, better productivity for needle work artisan groups and other cottage industries, and even better sales at fruit stands, where the produce is no longer spoiled by the fumes from kerosene lamps.
Read moreIndia offers training on sustainable development programmes to Afghans
26 Oct 2014
| Business Standard
TERI has been engaging in sustainable development programmes with Afghanistan. Under the TERI-ITEC programme which is sponsored by Ministry of External Affairs, nine courses are being offered which include applications of biotechnology and its regulation, energy and water use efficiency, climate change and sustainability, decentralized energy solutions-planning and implementation and much more. The decentralized energy solutions course has many participants from Afghanistan.
Read moreImplement CRZ norms strictly, Pachauri tells Goa
19 Oct 2014
| The Hindu
Raising concern over rapid growth of tourism making light of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) regulations in coastal Goa, Dr R K Pachauri, Director-General of TERI and Chairman of Inter-government Panel on Climate Change, highlighted the role of whistle-blowers and activists in ensuring not only strict enforcement of these regulations but also generating public awareness among the people. Delivering the first late Matanhy Saldanha Memorial Foundation lecture on "Environment: a gift to mankind
Read moreUnlearning Cyclone Hudhud!
15 Oct 2014
| Thomson Reuters
The cyclonic storm should come as a wake-up call for city planners, even as new study by TERI reveals fundamental changes in coastal planning to deal with frequent natural disasters and extreme events. The effects of climate change are clearly visible and severe weather events, such as cyclones, floods, droughts and heat waves can be expected in the future. A recent study by TERI, \"Planning Climate Resilient Coastal Cities: Learnings from Panaji and Visakhapatnam, India\", focuses on the
Read moreR K Pachauri meets Naidu
10 Oct 2014
| The Hindu
In a meeting with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Mr N Chandrababu Naidu in Hyderabad, Director-General of TERI, Dr R K Pachauri briefed the CM on how the State could follow energy conservation and efficient use of fuel abiding by environmental norms. Given the constant changes in weather and rise in sea level, Dr Pachauri told Mr Naidu about how the State can strengthen its disaster management system to ensure better rescue and relief operations.
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