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India among a few countries walking the talk on climate commitments: Prakash Javadekar
04 Jun 2020
Minister Javadekar spoke at the virtual launch of World Sustainable Development Summit with participation from EU, UK, Norway
New Delhi, 4 June 2020: The Energy and Resources Institute held online the first pre-event on the theme 'Redefining our Common Future: Safe and Secure Environment for All'—a prelude to the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2021 which isTERI's flagship event that will be held next year on 10-12 February 2021 in New Delhi.
Need to check shift to private motorized transport post lockdown: TERI
14 May 2020
TERI recommends a series of solutions – low-cost, medium cost and high cost – for the state governments, local authorities, and transport operators for sustainable urban mobility.
Global Coalition of Energy, Industry and Finance Leaders Calls for Economic Stimulus to be Invested in the Economy of the Future
06 May 2020
The Energy Transitions Commission highlights 7 key priorities to help the global economy recover while building a healthier, more resilient, net-zero-emissions economy
New Delhi, 6 May 2020: The Energy Transitions Commission, a global coalition of leaders from across the energy, industry, finance and civil society sectors, today outlined some key priorities to both support economic recovery from today’s crisis and underpin the energy transition required to avoid climate crises in the future.
क्या लॉकडाउन के बाद आपका दफ्तर सुरक्षित और स्वच्छ है? जानिए GRIHA काउंसिल के टूल से
29 Apr 2020
150 से अधिक संगठनों / व्यक्तियों ने अब तक BFI टूल का उपयोग करने के लिए पंजीकरण किया है।
नई दिल्ली, अप्रैल 29, 2020: लॉकडाउन के बाद कोरोनावायरस के संक्रमण को फैलने से रोकने के लिए, GRIHA काउंसिल ने भारत में कार्यस्थलों के लिए सुरक्षा और स्वच्छता मानकों का आकलन करने के लिए एक स्व-मूल्यांकन ऑनलाइन टूल बिल्डिंग फिटनेस इंडिकेटर (BFI) लॉन्च किया है। GRIHA काउंसिल ने इस टूल को विकसित किया है और लॉकडाउन के बाद संगठनों को अपने कार्यस्थलों को सुरक्षित और साफ़ रखने के लिए मुफ्त सेवा के रूप में पेश किया जा रहा है।
GRIHA Council launches tool to assess safety and hygiene standards of workplaces post lockdown
29 Apr 2020
More than 100 organizations/individuals have so far registered to use the BFI tool
New Delhi, April 29, 2020: To prevent the spread of coronavirus post-lockdown, GRIHA Council launched a self-assessment online tool Building Fitness Indicator (BFI) to assess safety and hygiene standards for workplaces in India. GRIHA Council has developed this tool and is offering it as a free service to help organizations make their workplaces safe and sanitized in the post-lockdown period.
TERI and Maithri Aquatech sign MoU to generate water from air moisture
27 Feb 2020
The key focus of the partnership will be to assess the adaptability of this technology for different climatic zones as well as habitations in India
Goa becomes India's first state to have resource efficiency strategy; measures suggested for tourism, construction sectors, and tackling marine litter
24 Feb 2020
Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant and EU Ambassador Mr Ugo Astuto launched the strategy for 'Fostering Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy in Goa', which presents an overall state-level action plan to mainstream resource efficiency and circular economy and foster sustainable management of resources in the state
BHEL to be awarded rare tender for battery energy storage system under TERI consortium project
19 Feb 2020
New Delhi, February 19, 2020: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) emerged as best supplier of battery and associated equipment in a tender recently floated by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) for installation and maintenance of battery energy storage systems (BESS). BHEL has offered 410 kWh of cumulative battery capacity for a total cost of Rs. 2.51 crore, including six years of comprehensive warranty and maintenance.
Around 18,000 sq. km of water bodies in India can generate 280GW power through floating solar PVs: TERI study
18 Feb 2020
With 57 GW, Maharashtra has the largest potential to create solar energy through floating solar photovoltaics or 'floatovoltaics', according to the study
New Delhi, February 18, 2020: A new report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has found that India's reservoirs have 18,000 sq. km of area with the potential to generate 280 GW of solar power through floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plants.
Youth pledge to assume dynamic role in action against climate change, submit declaration
03 Feb 2020
New Delhi, February 3, 2020: A 'Youth Declaration on Climate Action' was presented on Friday, January 31 at the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2020, the annual flagship event hosted by The Energy & Resources Institute (TERI). The students, speaking on behalf of the global youth, called upon heads of states to acknowledge and act in accordance with priorities that will strengthen climate action, sharing the belief that "global problems are beyond the power of any single entity to tackle".