Opinion

Why low-carbon hydrogen is an important piece in the industrial decarbonisation puzzle

17 Feb 2022 |

Ms Taruna Idnani

| Ms Surbhi Singhvi

| The Economic Times

The importance of hydrogen was highlighted by the inclusion of a global commonly agreed goal of ensuring availability of affordable renewable and low-carbon hydrogen by 2030, write Ms Taruna Idnani, Project Manager, Council for Business Sustainability Division, TERI and Ms Surbhi Singhvi, Manager, World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

Green finance: Can India grab the opportunity?

14 Feb 2022 |

Mr R R Rashmi

| The Indian Express

India needs to urgently scale up the quantum of finance to meet climate obligations and finance low-carbon development, writes Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow & Programme Director, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, TERI.

Towards a Greener Future of Freight

07 Feb 2022 |

Ms Palak Passi

| Energetica India

Low-carbon freight transport option will need massive investment in supporting infrastructure, as well as a long gestation period, writes Ms Palak Passi, Research Associate, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI.

A road map to end the fossil fuel age

05 Feb 2022 |

Mr Ajay Shankar

| Hindustan Times

Energy transition faces two fundamental challenges. One is geopolitical. The other challenge is from the political power of the fossil fuel industry, writes Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, Director-General's Office, TERI.

India's Union Budget 2022-23, Expectations: Incentivised and Mission Mode R&D Funding in Water Sector

27 Jan 2022 |

Dr Nupur Bahadur

| Smart Water & Waste World

There could never be a more opportune moment for the water sector in the country when the mandate, missions, policies, and funding from the Central Government are all aligned to meet the larger objectives of WASH (Water, Sanitation and Health) and United Nations SDG 6, writes Dr Nupur Bahadur, Senior Fellow & Area Convenor, Water Resources Division, TERI.

EVs are fast winning over the hesitant buyer. Better charging infra will accelerate it further

21 Jan 2022 |

Mr Ajay Shankar

| The Economic Times

To save mankind from the impending disaster of global warming, the transition of transport away from fossil fuels is critical, writes Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, Director-General's Office, TERI

Thinking blue for greening the world

06 Jan 2022 |

Dr Ria Sinha

Mr Kartikey Sharma

| MoneyControl

Some of the prominent stakeholders that can induce change in the existing state of blue finance include bilateral agencies, development financial institutions, institutional investors, companies, and similar financial intermediaries, write Dr Ria Sinha, Fellow and Mr Kartikey Sharma, Research Associate, Resource Efficiency and Governance, TERI

How cultural activities are impacting Yamuna's water quality

29 Dec 2021 |

Ms Niyati Seth

Ms Apoorva Bamal

| Hindustan Times

Immersion of idols made of cheap lead, chrome paints and plaster of paris during festivals into the river compromise the water quality, write Ms Niyati Seth, Associate Fellow, Water Resources Division and Ms Apoorva Bamal, Research Associate, Project Management Unit Division, TERI.

Disaster management: How India is improving its existing capabilities

26 Dec 2021 |

Mr R R Rashmi

| Hindustan Times

International cooperation in disaster management is critical to India for the effective handling of disasters within its borders as well as the region, writes Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.

Can our emissions hit 'net zero' by 2047?

26 Dec 2021 |

Mr Ajay Shankar

| The Hindu Business Line

Large scale use of hydrogen and full decarbonisation of electricity will be crucial for this transition, writes Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, Director-General's Office, TERI