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Energy efficiency and energy modesty are no longer a national issue but a global responsibility of every country says Shahid Hasan, Associate Director, Knowledge Management, TERI.
Our inability to generate common interest could prove to be a major stumbling block in moving towards sustainable pathways in future, says Mr Shahid Hasan, Associate Director, Knowledge Management, TERI.
The world needs better international dialogue, information sharing and concerted actions in addressing speculative oil price rise related issues, but their unified implementation will be a challenge, says Souvik Bhattacharjya, Associate Fellow, Resources, Regulation & Global Security, TERI.
India's response to the Iran crisis needs to be measured, both in the light of strategic interests and international law, says Deepti Mahajan, Associate Fellow, Centre for Research on Energy Security, TERI.
The response to the anti-Kudankulam protest shows that space for the democratic right of dissent is shrinking, says Dr Ligia Noronha, Director, Resources, Regulation and Global Security, TERI.
It is almost impossible for Coal India to comply with the dictum of the PMO and still remain a profitable PSU, says S K Chand, Senior Fellow, Resources, Regulation and Global Security, TERI.
It is essential to integrate policy frameworks while addressing water-energy challenges with a focus on efficient utilization and conservation, says Shahid Hasan, Associate Director, Knowledge Management, TERI.
There is a need for a clear and transparent oversight mechanism to ensure effectiveness and inclusiveness of the proposed District Minerals Foundation, says Aastha Mehta, Research Associate, Resources, Regulation & Global Security , TERI.
Diversifying the sources of power, particularly by encouraging the use of natural gas, would be a good idea, says Nitya Nanda, Fellow, Resources, Regulation & Global Security, TERI.
It is imperative for the country to adopt measures that reduce environmental damage from coal mining and combustion, and reduce the scope of frequent economy-environment dilemma, says Arpita Khanna, Research Associate, Resources, Regulation & Global Security, TERI.