Policy Brief
Strategy for fostering Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy in India
14 Jul 2020
| Dr Shilpi Kapur
| Ms Ashwini Pai Panandiker
| Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya
| Ms Mehar Kaur
| Ms Anoushka Khatri
The strategy paper for Goa presents an overall state-level action plan to mainstream resource efficiency and circular economy and foster sustainable management of resources in the state.
Assessing the environmental benefits from switching auto-rickshaws in Chennai to electric
18 Jun 2020
| Ms Palak Thakur
| Ms Sugandha Pal
| Mr Aravind Harikumar
In Chennai, auto rickshaws constitute 40% of all transport vehicles and 58% of passenger transport vehicles. The share of auto-rickshaws has increased from practically zero in 1970 to over 6% in 2008.
Make Hydrogen in India: Driving India towards the clean energy technology frontier
05 Jun 2020
| Mr William Patrick Hall
Indian industry and government should work together to develop a hydrogen economy under an ambitious 'Hydrogen Mission' to maximise the benefits for India and accelerate the energy transition.
Greening Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery in India: A Case for Green Fiscal Stimulus
26 May 2020
| Ms Shailly Kedia
| Dr Ria Sinha
| Mr Souvik Bhattacharjya
| Mr Jonathan Donald Syiemlieh
| Mr Saswata Chaudhury
| Ms Mani Juneja
| Dr Manish Anand
| Ms Swati Ganeshan
| Mr Nitin Bajpai
| Dr Rita Pandey
India's economic recovery post the COVID-19 crisis should use fiscal instruments to create an inclusive and green economy that also helps India achieve the global sustainable development goals (SDGs)
Women in agriculture: Enhancing their role and promoting sustainability and livelihood support
26 May 2020
| Ms Preeti Madan
| Dr Manish Anand
| Dr G Mini
The paper looks at enhancing the role of women in agriculture and allied activities and providing institutional support
Impact of COVID-19 on urban mobility in India: Evidence from a perception study
17 May 2020
| Ms Palak Thakur
| Mr Promit Mookherjee
| Ms Aakansha Jain
| Mr Aravind Harikumar
The urban transportation landscape is likely to undergo significant changes due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Increased risks associated with crowded places combined with social distancing measures in public and shared transport are likely to affect modal choices of commuters. Urban freight needs may also alter with the change in the use of e-services. To assess the likely nature of such a shift, an online survey was conducted, which was designed to elicit the perceptions of respondents related to work trips, online grocery shopping, and food delivery pre and post COVID-19.
SDGs still remain relevant for accelerating focussed sustainability actions by Indian businesses
13 May 2020
| Mr Arupendra Nath Mullick
| Ms Pooja Kumar
The discussion paper articulates a call to action for Indian businesses to act on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the post COVID19 world.
Guiding Framework for India's Long-Term Strategy (LTS)
01 May 2020
| Mr Karan Mangotra
| Mr Thomas Spencer
| Mr William Patrick Hall
| Ms Ritu Ahuja
As a step ahead in India’s climate discourse, what lies next is the development and enabling of a long-term strategy to drive enhanced climate action. As a first step in this direction, TERI has developed a guiding document on framing India’s Long-Term Strategy (LTS). The framework encapsulates the urgent need and benefit of developing an LTS, other than the voluntary commitment under Article 4.19 of the Paris Agreement. With this backdrop, it charts out the most essential pillars that will enable the development and implementation of a strong long-term strategy, the interdependencies in their roles, and key decisions to be taken under each pillar.
Fostering a Sustainable Urban Future
25 Mar 2020
| Ms Adishree Panda
| Ms Bhavya Bogra
With growing urbanization, sustainable development will continue to increasingly depend on the successful management of urban growth and natural resources. This discussion paper suggests recommendations to incorporate and adapt sustainable solutions in cities in India.