Opinion

Waste is not only a problem but also a resource

01 Apr 2025 |
| Dr Ankur Khare
| NDTV India

Due to increasing population, urbanization and consumerism, waste management has become a serious challenge says Dr Ankur Khare, Associate Fellow, Circular Economy & Waste Management Division,  TERI.

Vibha Dhawan Writes: Policy Landscape Has Prioritised Solar Energy

01 Apr 2025 |
Dr Vibha Dhawan
| Outlook Business

India's remarkable ascent to 100GW in 2025 is the result of a blend of policy, financing and technological innovation, says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

Empowering the global South with solar—based electric mobility

31 Mar 2025 |
| Ms Harshita Kaur
| The Pioneer

By leveraging abundant solar resources, the global south regions can power electric vehicles with clean, locally sourced energy, reducing dependency on fossil fuels and mitigating energy import costs says Ms Harshita Kaur, Research Associate, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI.

Making old buildings energy-efficient can help achieve net-zero goals

25 Mar 2025 |
| Ms Prajna Aigal, Ms Swetha AB, Mr Sanjay Seth
| 360 Info.org

Buildings account for a third of the world's energy consumption. Retrofitting can help reduce up to 75 percent of the load, says Ms Prajna Aigal, Associate Fellow, Ms Swetha AB, Research Associate and Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Director, Sustainable Buildings Division TERI, Vice President, CEO, GRIHA Council.

Is the model State water regulation framework robust enough? 

21 Mar 2025 |
Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar
| The Hindu Business Line

There are deficiencies in the Integrated Water Resource Management Bill, especially with regard to its scope says Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, Water Resources Division, TERI.

Preserving Glaciers

16 Mar 2025 |
| Dr S K Sarkar, TERI; Dr Girija K Bharat, Mu Gamma Consultants
| The Statesman

A combination of advanced technology, engineering solutions, community resilience, and climate action is necessary to prevent GLOF events in India. India can safeguard both its populace and the delicate Himalayan ecosystem by incorporating these strategies to reduce the effects of GLOFs, says Dr S K Sarkar, Distinguish Fellow, Water Resources Division and Dr Girija K Bharat, Managing Director, Mu Gamma Consultants.