Opinion
Water at the heart of climate resilience
10 Nov 2025 |
| Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, TERI and Dr Girija K Bharat, Mu Gamma Consultants
| The Statesman
UN climate summits like the annual Conference of the Parties (COPs) have historically laid predominant emphasis on reducing carbon emissions, increasing the capacities for renewable energy, and establishing finance mechanisms, write Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, TERI and Dr Girija K Bharat, Managing Director, Mu Gamma Consultants.
COP30: From Paris pledge to Belem bargain
08 Nov 2025 |
Mr R R Rashmi
| Deccan Herald
The challenge in mobilizing $1.3 trillion lies not only in government commitments but also in ensuring that international capital from financial markets becomes accessible at lower costs, writes Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.
Trump looms over COP, even after pulling US out of Paris Pact
06 Nov 2025 |
Mr Manjeev Singh Puri
| The Indian Express
To make matters worse, the Europeans, who project themselves as climate champions, are now pulling back on their own climate ambitions, writes Mr Manjeev Singh Puri, Distinguished Fellow, Sustainable Development and Outreach Division, TERI.
The Future of Climate Action Depends on How Fairly the World Shares Responsibilities
31 Oct 2025 |
Mr Manjeev Singh Puri
,Dr Shailly Kedia
| Outlook Business
Through partnerships, India demonstrates it can safeguard national interests while engaging constructively, strengthening its credibility as a bridge between advanced economies and the Global South, write Mr Manjeev Singh Puri, Distinguished Fellow and Dr Shailly Kedia, Senior Fellow and Director, Sustainable Development and Outreach Division, TERI.
Explained: India’s Biodiversity Credits Can Succeed If Communities Are Involved
25 Oct 2025 |
Mr Sayanta Ghosh
,Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma
| The Quint
Biodiversity credits are financial instruments designed to channel funding from individuals and companies towards the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity-rich areas write Mr Sayanta Ghosh, Associate Fellow and Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma, Senior Director, Land Resources Division, TERI.
Saving Water
04 Oct 2025 |
Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar
| The Statesman
In India, achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is on the agenda of the Government, writes Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Senior Advisor, Water Resources Division, TERI.
Cooling our cities: Why smart surfaces should be India’s next infrastructure priority
02 Oct 2025 |
| Mr Sanjay Seth, TERI; Mr Greg Kats, Smart Surfaces Coalition and Ms Megha Behal, Smart Surfaces Coalition
| The Economic Times
Indian cities face growing urban heat challenges. Smart Surfaces improve public health and economic competitiveness and offer inclusive cooling benefits for all citizens. This strategy reduces energy demand and strain on power grids, writes Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Director, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI; Mr Greg Kats, Founder & CEO, Smart Surfaces Coalition and Ms Megha Behal, Program Manager, Smart Surfaces Coalition.
The rare Earth crisis: Implications for India's energy sector
29 Sep 2025 |
| Mr Aniket Tiwari, TERI
| The Pioneer
India's clean energy goals hinge on securing critical minerals for solar, wind turbines, EVs and battery storage. A looming "rare earth crisis" threatens progress, writes Mr Aniket Tiwari, Research Associate, Electricity & Renewables Division, TERI.
India's cement demand is set to soar. But what about the sector's carbon emissions?
25 Sep 2025 |
| Dr Vibha Dhawan, TERI and Mr Joydeep Mukherjee, GCCA India.
| Mint
From housing to highways, India's growth story rests on cement. But this is a 'hard to abate' sector as far as carbon emissions go. Thankfully, pathways exist to decarbonize it, write Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI and Mr Joydeep Mukherjee, Co-Chair, GCCA India.
Monsoon Meltdown | Why Guwahati must adapt before it’s too late
17 Sep 2025 |
| Ms Shreya Gupta, TERI
| Deccan Herald
Community monitoring and smarter infrastructure can turn Guwahati’s flood response from reactive to proactive, writes Ms Shreya Gupta, Research Associate, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI.