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Opinion
COP31 and the world's 35x35 plan
02 Nov 2026 |
Mr R R Rashmi
| Business Standard
India should prioritise increasing renewable energy generation, supported by investments in energy storage and transmission, rather than adopting the global 35% electrification target by 2035, writes Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow & Programme Director, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Period Poverty in the Himalayas is a Climate-Justice Issue
30 Oct 2026 |
| Dr Kanika Chowdhary, TERI
| DigiTIMES
Climate change, water insecurity and inadequate sanitation intensify period poverty among women in rural Himalayan communities, writes Dr Kanika Chowdhary, Associate Fellow, Social Transformation & CSR, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
The Himalayas as Living Laboratories: TERI’s Research-Led Pathways to Sustainable Mountain Development
29 Oct 2026 |
| Dr Kanika Chowdhary, TERI
| CSR Times
TERI is advancing sustainable mountain development in the Himalayas through research-led initiatives in climate-resilient agriculture, biodiversity conservation, traditional knowledge, community livelihoods, rural entrepreneurship and sustainable value chains in Uttarakhand, writes Dr Kanika Chowdhary, Associate Fellow, Social Transformation & CSR, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
At COP, a move from climate learning to climate action
26 Oct 2026 |
Dr Livleen K Kahlon
| The Indian Express
Two areas that require more attention are teacher capacity-building and the development of knowledge platforms for communities that share a common geography and face similar disasters, writes Dr Livleen Kahlon, Director, Environment Education and Awareness Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
India Has Farm Data, Where Is the Climate Finance?
25 Oct 2026 |
Mr Sayanta Ghosh
| Hindustan Times
India's expanding agricultural digital infrastructure can unlock climate finance, improve carbon-market MRV, support climate-linked credit and insurance, and create new income opportunities for farmers, writes Mr Sayanta Ghosh, Senior Associate Fellow, Land Resources Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Securing the maritime digital battleground
23 Oct 2026 |
Mr Ajai Malhotra
| The Indian Express
At the October 29 UNSC briefing, India should stress that emerging maritime technologies must not become instruments of coercion or technological monopolies, writes Mr Ajai Malhotra, Distinguished Fellow - Emeritus, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
The Pedestrian Dilemma - Rights On Paper, Obstacles On The Ground
19 Oct 2026 |
| Ms Megha Chauhan, TERI
| Enersider
With rapid urbanisation and emerging road infrastructure, use of motor vehicles has increased significantly, shrinking the pedestrian spaces. Lack of accessible pathways has forced the pedestrians to walk alongside the vehicles moving at speed, putting them at risk of accidents, writes Ms Megha Chauhan, Associate Fellow, Transport & Urban Governance Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Emerging Challenges for Discoms
19 Oct 2026 |
Mr Ajay Shankar
| The Diplomatist
India's DISCOMs need to adopt renewable energy, battery storage, flexible power procurement, and cost-reflective tariffs to address financial challenges and ensure reliable, sustainable electricity supply, writes Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, Electricity & Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Is India’s data centre boom at a crossroads?
17 Oct 2026 |
| Mr K Ramanathan and Mr Aniket Tiwari, TERI
| Hindustan Times
Sustainable data centre growth requires water-efficient cooling, public trust, and strategic planning to address future challenges, write Mr K Ramanathan, Distinguished Fellow Emeritus and Mr Aniket Tiwari, Research Associate, Electricity & Renewables Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Underground Genomes and Crop Health: Reconnecting Agriculture with Soil Biodiversity
15 Oct 2026 |
Dr Pushplata Singh
| Global Agriculture
Integrating soil microbial diversity, genomic technologies and traditional farming practices can improve crop health, nutrient management, soil fertility and agricultural sustainability, writes Dr Pushplata Singh, Director, Sustainable Agriculture Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).