Opinion
Empowering the global South with solar—based electric mobility
31 Mar 2025 |
| Ms Harshita Kaur
| The Pioneer
By leveraging abundant solar resources, the global south regions can power electric vehicles with clean, locally sourced energy, reducing dependency on fossil fuels and mitigating energy import costs says Ms Harshita Kaur, Research Associate, Transport & Urban Governance Division, TERI.
Making old buildings energy-efficient can help achieve net-zero goals
25 Mar 2025 |
| Ms Prajna Aigal, Ms Swetha AB, Mr Sanjay Seth
| 360 Info.org
Buildings account for a third of the world's energy consumption. Retrofitting can help reduce up to 75 percent of the load, says Ms Prajna Aigal, Associate Fellow, Ms Swetha AB, Research Associate and Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Director, Sustainable Buildings Division TERI, Vice President, CEO, GRIHA Council.
Is the model State water regulation framework robust enough?
21 Mar 2025 |
Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar
| The Hindu Business Line
There are deficiencies in the Integrated Water Resource Management Bill, especially with regard to its scope says Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, Water Resources Division, TERI.
Preserving Glaciers
16 Mar 2025 |
| Dr S K Sarkar, TERI; Dr Girija K Bharat, Mu Gamma Consultants
| The Statesman
A combination of advanced technology, engineering solutions, community resilience, and climate action is necessary to prevent GLOF events in India. India can safeguard both its populace and the delicate Himalayan ecosystem by incorporating these strategies to reduce the effects of GLOFs, says Dr S K Sarkar, Distinguish Fellow, Water Resources Division and Dr Girija K Bharat, Managing Director, Mu Gamma Consultants.
Powering the future: India's journey towards self-reliance in solar PV manufacturing
04 Mar 2025 |
| Mr Aniket Tiwari and Mr AK Saxena
| The Economic Times
Strategic investments in raw materials, R&D, and workforce development are crucial for transforming India into a global leader in clean energy technology, says Mr Aniket Tiwari, Research Associate and Mr AK Saxena, Senior Director, Electricity and Renewables Division, TERI.
The Good and Bad of River Linking Projects
27 Feb 2025 |
Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar
| The Wire
While river-linking projects have some upsides, environmental and ecological concerns should be addressed adequately, says Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, Water Resources Division.
Green building ratings crucial to address climate change
24 Feb 2025 |
| Ms Shabnam Bassi, Ms Shaily Mahera
| 360info
Transition to green buildings requires a structured and measurable approach that integrates sustainability at every stage of the building's lifecycle, says Ms Shabnam Bassi, Director, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI and Deputy CEO and Secretary, GRIHA Council and Ms Shaily Mahera, Manager, GRIHA Council.