Opinion
What COP29 needs to do on climate finance goals
14 Nov 2024 |
Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava
| Hindustan Times
If timely climate investments are not made, the stability of the global economic order itself may be prone to climate-induced risks, says Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava, Senior Fellow & Associate Director, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, TERI.
COP 29 | Why there is a need to redefine waste in a sustainable future: TERI Director General
11 Nov 2024 |
Dr Vibha Dhawan
| CNBC TV18
Under India's target of 50% of non-fossil based energy capactity (500 GW) by 2030 as part of NDC commitment, the deployment of solar energy is expected to provide around 280 GW in which the deployment of large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) is envisaged, notes Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
Baku’s test: Can CoP 29 deliver on climate promises?
10 Nov 2024 |
Mr R R Rashmi
| Deccan Herald
Doubts about the Baku CoP emanate primarily from the uncertainties caused by the two wars raging in the neighbourhood, says Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.
All eyes on Baku and the climate finance goal
08 Nov 2024 |
Dr Vibha Dhawan
,Dr Shailly Kedia
| The Hindu
With developing countries burdened by the climate crisis they did not cause, the critical question is whether negotiations on global climate finance will deliver outcomes or just promises, says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI and Dr Shailly Kedia, Senior Fellow and Associate Director, Sustainable Development and Outreach Division, TERI.
How discoms have spurred renewables
04 Nov 2024 |
Mr Ajay Shankar
| The Hindu Business Line
Long term power purchase agreements have de-risked investments by private developers in renewables. But discoms need to invest in storage now says, Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
Why climate adaptation can’t wait any longer
01 Nov 2024 |
| Mr RR Rashmi, TERI and Mr Karan Mangotra, ISA
| Hindustan Times
Developing countries that are facing the brunt of climate impacts are struggling to access the resources needed to adapt, says Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI and Mr Karan Mangotra, Strategy Specialist, ISA.
Baku COP29: Will climate finance hit the $1 trillion mark?
30 Oct 2024 |
Mr R R Rashmi
| The Economic Times
It is almost certain that there will be no singular figure of trillions of dollars from developed countries. Instead, it will be a multi-layered goal, providing and mobilising development finance and investment, says Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI.
New technology must be practical
22 Oct 2024 |
| Mr Piyush Saxena and Mr Sharif Qamar
| Dainik Bhaskar
India has set a target of zero carbon emissions by 2070, but this cannot be possible without reducing the carbon emissions of freight vehicles on the roads, says Mr Piyush Saxena, Research Associate and Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow and Associate Director, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.
Climate Change and Land Use: Will it pose new limits to sustainability?
20 Oct 2024 |
| Mr Amlan Mishra; Mr R R Rashmi, TERI
| The Financial Express
Urgent climate action is needed as land-based interventions can significantly mitigate emissions while impacting the livelihoods of India's population reliant on agriculture, says Mr Amlan Mishra, Research Associate, Earth Science and Climate Change Division and Mr R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, Resource Efficiency and Governance Division, TERI
Empower urban local bodies for climate resilience
18 Oct 2024 |
| Ms Sonal Singh, TERI
| The Pioneer
Despite their economic importance, most urban areas are ill-prepared for the growing risks of climate change; these local bodies must be trained to fight climate changes, says Ms Sonal Singh, Research Associate, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.