Opinion

How resource-efficient actions can support sustainable development

04 Jun 2016 |
Dr Shilpi Kapur
| The Times of India Blog (Voices)

Restoring and maintaining the health of natural resources by incorporating resource efficiency is a key element of sustainable development, says Dr Shilpi Kapur, Fellow, Green Growth and Resource Efficiency division, TERI.

Sustain biodiversity for better future

21 May 2016 |
Dr Yogesh Gokhale
| Deccan Herald

To achieve sustainable development, we need to look at biodiversity as an important resource, along with participatory governance of it at the grassroot level, for a better future, says Dr Yogesh Gokhale, Fellow, Water Resources and Forestry Division, TERI.

Renewables are not enough

13 May 2016 |
| Mint

The challenge is to find a path that enables emerging economies while ensuring that the world meets its climate objectives, writes Dr Ajay Mathur, Director-General, TERI, along with co-author Lord Adair Turner, Chairman, Institute for New Economic Thinking

Nationalising climate action

04 May 2016 |
| India Today

It is time India started action on its renewable energy commitments, says Dr Ajay Mathur, Director-General, TERI.

Electrification and last mile connectivity in Assam

02 May 2016 |
Dr Debajit Palit
| The Sentinel Assam

The government should rework the franchise system though rational setting of tariffs, formulate clearer terms of reference and link the scheme with the Skill India mission for building the capacity of the local youths, says Mr Debajit Palit, Associate Director, Social Transformation division, TERI.

Sustainable Electricity for All: How Viable Are Mini-Grids in Senegal?

02 May 2016 |
Dr Debajit Palit
| The Energy Collective

Access to finance at the right terms and conditions is critical for scaling-up, says Mr Debajit Palit, Associate Director, Social Transformation division, TERI.

Odd-even is not enough

29 Apr 2016 |
Dr Sumit Sharma
| The Pioneer

Unless all polluting sources are fought, road rationing alone will bring us only limited benefits, says Mr Sumit Sharma, Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change division, TERI.

UP shows the way in power reform

26 Apr 2016 |
Dr Debajit Palit
| The Hindustan Times

Some of the recent developments on power, such as the notification of the tariff policy and the launch of the UDAY scheme, demonstrate that the central and state governments are working to ensure power for all, says Mr Debajit Palit, Associate Director, Social Transformation division, TERI.

Pollution comes from trucks industries diesel generators and open burning

24 Apr 2016 |
Dr Sumit Sharma
| The Economic Times

Air pollution needs consistent attention, and calls for regular five-year, air-quality management plans focusing on different sectors in the National Capital Region, say Mr Jai Kishan Malik, Research Associate and Mr Sumit Sharma, Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change division, TERI.

Acting together on climate change

22 Apr 2016 |
| Mint

The Paris Accord is a huge step forward in international climate change diplomacy, says Dr Ajay Mathur, Director-General, TERI.