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| Photo story: Kashmir's crown Kolahoi glacier is in deep water |
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Kolahoi Glacier in Kashmir is one of the indispensable glaciated zones of Western Himalaya. The 5-km-long glacier is the source of Lidder River which feeds into the river Jhelum. Due to rise in average temperature in Jhelum Basin, scarcity and shift in timing of snowfall, along with increased human activity, Kolahoi has been losing ice at an alarming rate since 2000. The rapid melting of the glacier and the loss of snow cover area pose an imminent threat to the livelihoods of downstream communities dependent on meltwater.
Since 2008, TERI’s Glacier Research Programme has been analysing climatic and hydrological changes in the region with an objective to assess melt contribution of Kolahoi to the river and the degree of livelihood dependence of locals. This photo story presents key findings of the programme from the Jhelum Basin.
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Data should have a purpose; inform policy: Secretary, MoEFCC, at TEDDY launch
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The 33rd edition of TERI Energy Data Directory and Yearbook (TEDDY) was recently launched. The annual flagship publication provides a compilation of energy and environment related data, and a review of government policies, programmes and initiatives in these fields.
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TERI prepares roadmap to foster Resource Efficiency policy for India
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As knowledge partner to the Resource Efficiency Cell at Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, TERI submitted a reference report for 'National Resource Efficiency Policy’ to the Ministry. The report talks of the need for an Integrated Resource Efficiency Approach, as a strategy towards realising the goal of a circular economy. This is based on the 6R principle that optimises material consumption throughout the value chain.
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Policy brief: An implementation plan for a kerosene-to-solar subsidy swap
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TERI and IISD (International Institute for Sustainable Development) released a new report that provides a six-step implementation plan for the government to switch kerosene subsidies to solar and ensure clean energy for all. The report shows that support for off-grid solar can be provided directly to households through manufacturers or as subsidized credit through financial institutions.
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| When Every Drop Counts: A documentary on the legacy of rainwater harvesting |
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Barmer falls in one of the driest regions of the world- the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. This region had a rich legacy of rainwater harvesting that gradually eroded with time. This film tells the inspiring story of how the district administration in Barmer revived this tradition under the Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to give livelihood and life-long drinking water security to poor families.
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