Opinion

COP30: How Article 6.4 Can Unlock Carbon Finance for Rural India

12 Nov 2025 |

Mr Sayanta Ghosh

Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma

| The Quint

To achieve real climate equity, carbon markets must reward those who nurture the land and forests, write Mr Sayanta Ghosh, Associate Fellow and Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma, Senior Director and  Land Resources Division, TERI.

BRICS Must Support Global South To Keep UNFCCC Alive

12 Nov 2025 |

Mr Manjeev Singh Puri

| Free Press Journal

The BRICS, as the largest countries in the South, also have not only an obligation but a vested interest in adding their heft to the global south’s interest in keeping the UNFCCC alive and kicking, writes Mr Manjeev Singh Puri, Distinguished Fellow, Sustainable Development and Outreach Division, TERI.

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.