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October 2024:
News, Views, and Updates from TERI
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Dear Reader,
As Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, prepares to host its biggest international event in COP29, it has become clear the international efforts to reduce greenhouse gases have fallen short to cap the global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, above pre-industrial levels. With the developing world experiencing the worst of climate change, all eyes are on COP29 where climate finance is set to take the centre stage.
TERI focused on highlighting key themes and stakeholders in the fight against climate change, including analyzing the cause of deteriorating air quality in northern India during the winter months.
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The 7th G-STIC Conference brought together various experts and stakeholders from around the world to harmonise technological, policy, and business solutions in response to global climate challenges, development needs, and regional conflicts. Collaborative partnerships, knowledge exchange, and innovative approaches for climate action and along with the sustainable development goals were explored.
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In the passing of Shri Ratan Tata, we deeply mourn the loss of an iconic leader whose vision and integrity shaped industries and inspired countless individuals. Shri Tata's contributions to India’s industrial growth and societal advancement are substantial, and his commitment to creating positive change remains a model for generations to come. His approach to business was always underpinned by a sense of responsibility—towards the nation, its people, and the future.
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The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11–22 November 2024, will focus heavily on climate finance and the countries’ updated national climate action plans. Themed ‘In Solidarity for a Green World,’ the conference’s priorities will include enhancing ambition, enabling action, ensuring inclusivity, and delivering equitable outcomes.
TERI is gearing up to make a compelling impression at the upcoming climate conference, with a 24-member delegation, spearheaded by Director General Dr Vibha Dhawan.
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Climate finance plays a crucial role in climate efforts. This paper examines the evolution of the discussions on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), which will be a key determinant of the success of the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29). Despite recent progress, current climate finance targets and mechanisms remain inadequate. This paper analyses the positions of various countries and coalitions. Developing countries stress the responsibility of developed countries, emphasizing equity in climate finance.
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Why India Needs to Incentivise Water Reuse
"To encourage greater water reuse, India must prioritise infrastructure development, implement sound policies and allow private sector participation,” writes Mr Anshuman, Director, TERI, in his op-ed for Down to Earth.
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Empower Urban Local Bodies for Climate Resilience
“To enable transformative, city-led climate action, it is essential to align Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the specific needs and capacities of cities. This requires designing enabling frameworks to help urban areas build climate resilience," writes Ms Sonal Singh, Research Associate, TERI, in her op-ed for The Pioneer.
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Aluminium: Building Smart, Building Green
"Aluminium production is actively encouraged in several countries owing to its strategic importance, both today and towards building a Net Zero future. As a key material in creating sustainable infrastructure, the usage of aluminium is expected to continue to grow in the coming years,” writes Ms Shabnam Bassi, Director, TERI, in her op-ed for ET Edge Insights.
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Our Local Post Office Can Become a Central Piece in India’s EV Revolution
"A phased, vehicle category-wise transition could make India’s logistics operation a model of excellence with considerable cost reduction,” write Mr Faiz Jamal, Associate Fellow, TERI and Priti Shukla, Programme Manager, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation, in their op-ed for Deccan Herald.
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TERI is involved in developing the Chief Sustainability Officers’ Competency Framework with the support of more than 30 companies. TERI’s engagements with the practicing Sustainability Officers attempted to understand and trace the transformations of the job profile of the office of the Chief Sustainability Officer, mapping them against the expanding landscape of ESG, and the resultant change in the skills and competencies now expected from them.
Building on these set of recommendations and interventions, TERI convened a roundtable discussion of Chief Sustainability Officers on October 12, 2024.
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Take 3 is a short video featuring in-house experts who answer three questions on current developments. The topic picked in October was ‘Assessing Northern India's Winter Air Pollution Crisis’.
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Watch Mr Nimish Singh, Fellow, delve into the reasons behind the severe winter air pollution in Northern India.
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The applications for the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025 are now open. The 24th edition will have the theme 'Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions'.
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The deadline for the 4th edition of Water Sustainability Awards has been extended to November 10, 2024.
The awards aim to encourage the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals by way of reducing water footprint among various stakeholders through the adoption of the ‘water neutrality' approach.
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TERI, in collaboration with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan, is hosting the 6th RD20 (Research and Development 20) international conference from 2nd to 6th December 2024 in New Delhi, India.
The RD20 conference will bring together leading institutes from G20 countries, with an anticipated participation of 40-50 overseas experts from various industries and academia.
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