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True Credits launches Project HARMONY 2.0 to promote sustainable development on water and financial literacy

11 Dec 2024
| Media Brief

True Credits Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has launched Project HARMONY 2.0, titled "Be Water Wise!" This transformative initiative addresses critical issues of water conservation and financial inclusion in the villages of Meham and Firozpur-Jhirka in Haryana. With over 2 billion people globally lacking access to safely managed water, the project seeks to advance sustainable development and environmental stewardship. The initiative focuses on

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RD20 in New Delhi Sparks Debate on a 'Greener, Brighter Future'

10 Dec 2024
| Japan Forward

Kicking off the session on 3 December 2024, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI explained the importance of discussing how green technologies can help small and medium-sized enterprises in the energy transition. This group of companies often struggles to implement more sustainable technologies due to the high costs.

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Baku To Belem: Charting Equitable Climate Pathways For The Global South

09 Dec 2024
| Krishak Jagat

A high-level roundtable discussion titled ‘Future of Climate Change Negotiations: Lessons from COP29’ was held in New Delhi, offering an in-depth debriefing on the outcomes of COP29, hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event, organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), provided a platform for experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to deliberate on the critical challenges and opportunities for the Global South, particularly in the areas of climate finance, adaptation, and energy

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COP29 Ends with $300B Climate Deal Amid Global Tensions

08 Dec 2024
| The Caribbean Camera

Looking ahead, delegates agreed to develop a “road map” for climate finance, which will be presented at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. This roadmap will outline steps to meet higher climate finance targets and address lingering disagreements. Mr Dipak Dasgupta, economist at The Energy and Resources Institute in New Delhi, stressed the importance of this process, urging careful consideration and scientific rigor as negotiations progress.

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16th GRIHA Summit Concludes, Unveiling Innovative Sustainability Initiatives and a Forward-looking Vision for Resilient Infrastructure

06 Dec 2024
| Asian News International (ANI)

Dr Vibha Dhawan, President of the GRIHA Council and Director General of TERI, highlighted the event’s overarching vision in her address. "Challenges will always arise, but what truly matters is how we face them and create a lasting change. Perfection may never be reached, but the chance to go green is here, and it's up to seize it," she said.

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16th GRIHA Summit 2024 Inaugurated to Foster Climate Action in the Built Environment

05 Dec 2024
| Lokmat Times

The 16th GRIHA Summit, the annual flagship event organized by GRIHA Council, commenced on 5 December 2024 in New Delhi, with a focus on the theme "Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment". The Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to explore innovative approaches for sustainable urban development and climate resilience in the construction and infrastructure sectors, addressing the challenges of climate change.

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The RD20 and Mission Innovation Leaders Session Accelerate the Global Drive for Clean Energy Transitions

04 Dec 2024
| The Print

The Leaders Session on the second day of ‘The 6th RD20 Conference’ brought together global policymakers, researchers, and thought leaders to discuss collaborative pathways for clean energy transitions. Hosted by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), this is the first time the conference is being held outside Japan, highlighting India’s leadership in global energy innovation. Organised in partnership with the Advanced

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COP29: Too costly a failure?

03 Dec 2024
| Business India

The plea of India and other countries, which have been urging the developed countries to take responsibility, did not cut much ice and the agreement unveiling saw walkouts by several nations and blocks including India, AoSIS (Alliance of Small Island States) and LDCs (Least Developed Countries) calling it inequitable and inadequate. "India, representing the interests of the Global South, rejected the inequitable agreement and processes on the climate finance goal. COP29 has failed the

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TERI Hosts Global Research Leaders at the 6th RD20 Conference: Accelerating Clean Energy Collaboration Among G20 Countries

03 Dec 2024
| Business Standard

The 6th RD20 Conference, a prestigious global forum for advancing clean energy technologies, began today at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), this is the first time the conference is being held outside Japan, highlighting India's leadership in global energy innovation. Over five days, leading research institutions, industry experts, and policymakers from G20

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CFCL, TERI in pact for ‘Centre of Excellence for Advanced and Sustainable Agriculture Solutions’

03 Dec 2024
| The Hindu Business Line

Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd (CFCL) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have signed an agreement to establish the 'CFCL-TERI Centre of Excellence for Advanced and Sustainable Agriculture Solutions'. The centre aims to address challenges such as stagnating productivity, soil degradation and reduced resistance to chemicals.

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Delhi Pollution: If the public transport system is in order, Delhiites will not suffocate, know the expert's opinion

29 Nov 2024
| Amar Ujala

Ms Shivani Sharma, Associate Fellow, TERI said the problem persists despite the increasing use of CNG. 72% of buses in Delhi run on CNG, 17% of cars use CNG. Three-wheelers and LCVs have been completely converted to CNG. There is a need to increase public transport and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles to reduce vehicular pollution.

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12th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum: Shaping the Future of the Third Pole and Eastern Himalayas

29 Nov 2024
| Krishi Jagran

The 12th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum discussed the critical role of the Third Pole in climate regulation and sustainable development. The Awards programme also celebrated 50 years of TERI’s (The Energy and Resources Institute) critical and forward-looking work on science, research and sustainable development in both India and around the world.

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