Policy Brief
Unlocking the co-benefits of decarbonising India's power sector
18 Sep 2020
| Ms Neha Pahuja
India is in the midst of an energy transition, with important social and economic implications depending on the pathways that are chosen. India's energy pathway will define the basis for its future development, including economic prosperity, business and employment opportunities as well as health impacts. At the same time, current investment decisions in India's energy sector will have a substantial impact on combating global warming and securing the livelihoods of people in India and elsewhere.
Impact of Environmental Regulation on Utility Business
17 Sep 2020
| Mr A K Saxena
This paper examines the impact of the electric utilities sector on the environment, including global climate change and more local or regional environmental issues such as air pollution.
Making Mission Possible: Delivering a Net-Zero Economy
16 Sep 2020
| ETC Commissioners
The primary route to decarbonisation will be clean electrification, complemented by hydrogen, sustainable biomass and fossil fuels combined with carbon capture, says the report
भारत में गवेषण एवं खनन: गहन खोज का समय
14 Sep 2020
| Mr S Vijay Kumar
भारत में खनिजों के लिए सर्वाधिक भू-वैज्ञानिक संभावनाएं हैं। ऊपरी सतह अथवा उससे कुछ नीचे स्थित अधिकांश खनिज खोजे जा चुके हैं और गहराई में छिपे हुए खनिज निक्षेपण के लिए एक गहन खोज की आवश्यकता है। इसका अभिप्राय है नवीनतम प्रौद्योकियों के द्वारा सतत आधार पर गवेषण किए जाएं।
Guiding Framework for India's Long-Term Strategy: Adaptation
11 Sep 2020
| Kavya Michael
| Ms N R Mekhala Sastry
| Ms Swati Pillai
| Mr Saurabh Bhardwaj
| Ms Pankhuri Sekhon
| Mr Md. Irfan
Under the backdrop of the Paris Agreement, parties committed to developing mid-century or long-term low emission development strategies by 2020 (Long-Term Strategy or LTS). This strategy should be tailor-made, such that it aligns with the short-term as well as medium time climate action and, chalks out a climate-resilient development pathway. It is critical that such a pathway also embraces adaptation and mitigation choices that have the potential to offset as well as contribute to sustainable development.
Nursing the economy back to health: A fiscally responsible green stimulus package
06 Aug 2020
| Mr Ajay Shankar
| Ms TCA Avni
The discussion paper 'A Fiscally Responsible Green Stimulus' has proposals for a stimulus package to revive the economy hit by Covid19, through demand-side interventions instead of subsidies
Guidelines for Evaluation of Nano-based Agri-input and Food Products in India
06 Aug 2020
| TERI Web Desk
Nanobiotechnology applications in food production and agriculture have a lot of potential. However, India did not have adequate guidelines to regulate the same. Until now.
Analysing the barriers to promote energy-efficient air conditioners in India
04 Aug 2020
| Mr Shanmuganathan K
| Mr Manjeet Singh
| Mr Gaurav Phore
The higher penetration of super energy-efficient 5-star ACs in India helps in achieving lower electricity consumption, lower peak demand, reduced energy bills, and lower carbon footprints.
Strategy for fostering Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy in Goa
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
| Mr Aravind Harikumar
| Ms Palak Thakur
| Ms Sugandha Pal
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.