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Policy Briefs/Reports
Skilling for an EV-Ready India A Roadmap for 2047
05 Jan 2026
| Mr Sharif Qamar
| Megha Chauhan
As India advances toward its Net-Zero 2070 commitment and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the electrification of transport has emerged as a critical pillar of sustainable development. The Indian automotive industry is currently undergoing a profound transformation driven by Industry 4.0 (4IR). This transition from Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) to Electric Vehicles (EVs) necessitates the digitization of end-to-end processes, fundamentally impacting the entire value chain—from component manufacturing to the finished vehicle.
The Belém Package Recasting Ambition, Equity, and Finance in the Next Phase of Climate Action: A COP30 Debriefing Paper
12 Dec 2025
| Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava
The 30th annual meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and 7th meeting of the CMA1 convened in Belém from 10- 22 November 2025. This marked a decade since the adoption of the Paris Agreement in 2015. The Brazilian presidency framed the meeting as the “Global Mutirão”, a collective effort to move from commitments to implementation. It approached its leadership by prioritising partnerships not only among countries but also with institutional actors within and beyond UNFCCC.
BIPV in Action: Global Climate Case Study Compendium
20 Nov 2025
| Mr Alekhya Datta
| Dr Arunendra Tiwari
| Mr Aniket Tiwari
| Ms Prachi Saini
TERI, under the consortium of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), Arconsol, and Sunappeal, developed a Global Climate Case Study Compendium on Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), unveiled at COP30. This landmark publication showcases real-world BIPV projects across diverse climate zones, offering insights into design, technology, and policy innovations for sustainable urban energy transitions.
Strengthening Multilateralism on the Road to COP33 and Beyond
11 Nov 2025
| Dr Shailly Kedia
| Abhilash Kolekar
| Ishita Srivastava
The world remains off-track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, with global temperature rise projected to exceed 2.5°C by the end of the century. The existing structure of global climate governance is widely regarded inadequate to deliver the pace and scale of transformation that science demands.
Re-anchoring CBDR-RC in Human Development and SDGs for Climate Justice
07 Nov 2025
| Dr Shailly Kedia
| Pujeet Jha
The year 2015 marked a pivotal moment for global sustainability with the adoption of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Yet, the balance between climate ambition and development remains uneven. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), through Articles 3 and 4, enshrined the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC), linking equity to sustainable development and the means of implementation. This paper examines the interlinkages between human development and energy consumption to operationalise CBDR-RC in the contemporary context.
Let’s Electrify- Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption and Awareness in India
09 Sep 2025
| Faiz Jamal
This position paper seeks to build foundational awareness and understanding of electric vehicles (EVs), with an emphasis on accelerating their adoption in India. The analysis focuses on the private vehicle segment, as highlighted in a study by TERI, that projects a substantial rise in personal vehicle ownership, making it a critical area for electrification.
EV Charging in India: Ecosystem Perspectives and Skilling Opportunities
03 Sep 2025
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) today unveiled a landmark whitepaper on skilling for EV charging infrastructure at Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Dialogue India 2025. The whitepaper highlights the critical role of charge point operators (CPOs)–the backbone of EV charging infrastructure–in driving India’s transition to electric mobility. It identifies limited hands-on training opportunities, the absence of standardized training modules for CPOs, and a shortage of qualified trainers with expertise in both technical and operational aspects of EV charging infrastructure as the top barriers to building this workforce.
Technology Ready Reckoner for Low Emission Ironmaking- Suitability to India
18 Jul 2025
| Will Hall
As India’s steel sector charts its path towards a low-carbon future, access to clear, actionable information on breakthrough technologies is critical. In this context, the Technology Ready Reckoner for Low Emission Ironmaking: Suitability to India serves as a comprehensive guide to support the sector’s deep decarbonization journey.