Opinion
India must be alert to changing climate politics
04 Jan 2023 |
Mr Manjeev Singh Puri
| Hindustan Times
The next COP will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and politics is bound to be at the centre stage. There are several reasons for this, writes Mr Manjeev Singh Puri, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.
Tackling climate action roadblocks in 2023
31 Dec 2022 |
Mr R R Rashmi
| The New Indian Express
The government has reiterated in the Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy that it is keen to encourage green hydrogen and biofuel investments. However, this entails a clear assessment of the demand from various sectors and investments within a timeframe, writes Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency & Governance Division, TERI.
Need for integrated water and climate agenda
30 Dec 2022 |
Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar
| The Tribune
There is a need for India to undertake planned efforts to address climate change mitigation and adaptation. Improving water-use efficiency, strengthening early water-warning systems with precision for flood forecast, adopting climate-proofing of cities and resilience measures, increasing groundwater storage, well-managed effluents and other wastewater should be initiated as major steps. Groundwater has to be used in a sustainable way, writes Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow & Senior Director, Water Resources Division, TERI.
Approaches to Mitigate the Danger of Plastics to Marine Ecosystems
30 Dec 2022 |
Dr Neha
| Mr Prahlad Tewari
| View Point
Many plastic products are for single use and reach the ecosystem as waste in a short time. Most of it is nonbiodegradable and non-compostable and accumulates in the environmental ecosystem.
Protecting ground water through safe sanitation
29 Dec 2022 |
| Dr Syamal Kumar Sarkar; Dr Girija Bharat
| The Hindu Business Line
Despite significant achievements, more needs to be done for the complete eradication of fecal pollution. The ongoing SBM programme can be strengthened further if the effect on groundwater quality and human health conditions are quantified and used for policy decisions. Climate-resilient sanitation technologies need to be developed so that septic tanks and sewerage systems are not affected by frequent floods, which helps in protecting the groundwater aquifers, writes Mr Syamal Kumar Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow & Senior Director, Water Resources Division, TERI.
How will India as G20 President steer Energy Transition?
28 Dec 2022 |
Mr R R Rashmi
| The Economic Times
The growing climate change crisis requires that major economies of the world intensify their shift to cleaner and renewable energy. It is moot how India shapes G20 response in this matter while protecting the needs of energy security and energy access, says Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.
Produce coal, not coal stations
22 Dec 2022 |
Mr Ajay Shankar
| The Hindu Business Line
The cost of power from new thermal plants will exceed renewables, while pump storage is promising, says Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
What is climate change governance?
12 Dec 2022 |
Dr Neha
,Mr R R Rashmi
| Teacher Plus Magazine
The Earth's temperature has risen by 1.1°C since pre-industrial times. While this rise may appear minuscule, the world is already feeling its effects. A solution to this problem requires cooperation and coordination between a variety of players both at the global and national level. Building climate change solutions calls for a multilevel climate governance process that involves participation from all relevant societal segments, write Dr Neha, Senior Fellow and Area Convenor, Environment Education and Awareness, and Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, Centre for Global Environmental Research, TERI.