News, Views, and Updates from TERI
Dear Reader,
As August unfolds, we are excited to look back at the significant progress TERI achieved throughout July. Last month was a period of intense focus and impactful work, further solidifying our dedication to environmental sustainability and cutting-edge research.
We entered an MOU with the HE Mr Tekeeua Tarati, Minister for Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy, Kiribati. We hosted a Master Trainers’ Workshop for Paryavaran Sanrakshaks and we participated at the 7th Meeting of the ISA Regional Committee for Asia and Pacific Region in Colombo, Sri Lanka. We are carrying this momentum forward, eager to see what new breakthroughs and collaborations August will bring.
TERI at the 7th Meeting of the ISA Regional Committee for Asia and Pacific Region
Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, participated in the 7th Meeting of the International Solar Alliance Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific Region, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, between July 16-17, 2025. She was part of a session themed, Regional Energy Cooperation & Cross Border Electricity Trade - Opportunities and Challenges. The session was moderated by Mr Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance.
Know MoreISA, TERI and the Becquerel Institute, Host a Private Sector Roundtable in Osaka, Japan, as Part of the CEO Caucus Initiative
The Private Sector Roundtable, held on July 3, 2025, Osaka, Japan, was a key event under the CEO Caucus initiative. It brought together top executives, industry pioneers, and policymakers to discuss and accelerate solar energy adoption in Asia and beyond. As global energy transitions take center stage, the Osaka Roundtable highlighted Asia's potential to lead in solar innovation, technology, and deployment. The event was designed to foster collaboration across sectors and regions, addressing critical challenges and identifying actionable solutions for the solar industry.
Know MoreTERI Joins Hands with Kiribati for Climate-Resilient Growth
At the sidelines of the 7th Regional Committee Meeting of the International Solar Alliance, held in Colombo on July 16, 2025, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, and H.E. Mr Tekeeua Tarati, Minister for Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy, Kiribati. The MoU outlines collaboration on "Accelerating Resilient Infrastructure, Climate Solutions, Sustainable Energy, and Water Systems."
Know MoreTERI and LDES Council Partner to Boost Energy Storage in India
TERI and LDES Council have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 21, 2025, to significantly advance Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies across India. The MoU's core purpose is to establish a partnership focused on promoting LDES deployment, developing crucial policies, and disseminating knowledge throughout the country.
Know MoreTERI and SCGJ Sign MoU to Strengthen Capacity Building in Energy and Environment Sectors
In a landmark development aimed at building a future-ready green workforce, TERI and the Skill Council for Green Jobs (SCGJ) formalized a strategic partnership on July 11, 2025, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025. The agreement aims to develop a collaborative framework for enhancing human resource capacity through joint initiatives focused on skill development, training, and knowledge exchange in the energy and environmental sectors.
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Energy Efficiency Options in Electric Arc Furnaces- Best Practices and Technologies
Energy Efficiency in Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF) – Best Practices and Technologies provides a comprehensive analysis of key strategies to enhance EAF performance. The report highlights proven technological interventions and operational optimizations that can deliver significant efficiency gains. By adopting these best practices, the steel industry can meaningfully contribute to India’s energy transition while maintaining economic competitiveness and sustainability.
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Decarbonization of Iron Ore Pellet Manufacturing Industry
This report Decarbonization of Iron Ore Pellet Manufacturing Industry, undertaken in collaboration with the Pellet Manufacturers’ Association of India (PMAI), explores technological pathways and strategic interventions to reduce emissions in the pellet manufacturing industry. Ensuring the long-term viability of the sector while aligning with India’s net-zero goal and global decarbonization commitments requires action and the adoption of advanced technologies to minimize emissions from processes such as iron ore beneficiation and pellet production.
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Technology Ready Reckoner for Low Emission Ironmaking- Suitability to India
The Technology Ready Reckoner for Low Emission Ironmaking: Suitability to India serves as a comprehensive guide to support the sector’s deep decarbonization journey. This publication presents an objective assessment of emerging and existing low-emission ironmaking technologies, their technology readiness levels, and their practical applicability within the Indian context.
Know MoreIndia’s New NDCs Must Take Private Sector Along
“As governments around the world update their NDCs on climate action, there is a significant opportunity for the India's government and its private sector to raise ambition and accelerate implementation together,“ write Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI; and Mr Andrew Prag, Managing Director (Policy), We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC), in their article for the Hindustan Times.
Know MoreFrom Concrete to Canopy: The Grey-To-Green Shift Urban India Urgently Needs
“The shift from concrete to canopy is not merely aesthetic or environmental but a matter of survival, equity, and quality of life,” write Ms Shabnam Bassi, Director; and Ms Sheen Pandita, Research Associate, TERI, in their article for 360info.org.
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Groundwater Management Requires Deep Relook
“The existing legal framework does not visualise groundwater as a common property resource,” writes Dr SK Sarkar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, in his op-ed for The Hindu Business Line.
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One Rain, Many Failures: What Drowns Delhi-NCR Every Year
“Urban flooding in Delhi-NCR is not just about rainfall intensity; it is a direct outcome of how the region has grown,” write Mr Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow; and Ms Shiren Pandita, Associate Fellow, in their article for The Tribune.
Know MoreNet-Zero Energy Buildings in India: A Step Towards Sustainable Urban Development
“India’s building sector consumes about one-third of the country’s electricity and contributes significantly to emissions through lighting and cooling operations together with building construction activities and material production” write Mr Sanjay Seth, Ms Shabnam Bassi and Ms Shalini Gupta in their article for the TERI Web Desk.
View AllTERI Hosts Master Trainers’ Workshop for Paryavaran Sanrakshaks
To cultivate environmental consciousness and an understanding of climate change and ecosystem services within Delhi's Eco-Clubs in schools and colleges, TERI organised the Master Trainers’ Workshop for Paryavaran Sanrakshaks. This initiative is part of the project titled, ‘Sensitization Programs on Understanding Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services for Eco-Club Students’, led by the Department of Environment, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) and implemented by the Environment Education and Awareness Division, TERI.
Know MoreWebinar on the Evolving Role of EHS & CSR Professionals in Sustainability
In a strategic collaboration, NDTV, TERI, and Zenora have launched an innovative Executive ESG Certification Program aimed at empowering Indian business leaders to transform ESG from a compliance obligation into a strategic growth driver. Titled "Strategic ESG for Business Sustainability and Growth," this 13-week hybrid certification program is set to begin in August 2025.
Know MoreIESW 2025 |BESS Capacity Development: Challenges and Improvements | Roundtable Discussion
A roundtable discussion, part of the StoREin project, was held on July 10, 2025 at IICC, New Delhi. It addressed critical skill development challenges in India's rapidly expanding Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sector. This gathering of key stakeholders aimed to co-create solutions for a more skilled and industry-aligned workforce, crucial for India's net-zero transition.
Know MoreTERI Hosts a Roundtable on Breaking the REDD + Deadlock
TERI is working on REDD based carbon finance projects across India. However, many of these remain stalled due to lack of contextual alignment in standard requirements. Thus, an urgent need to break the deadlock by evolving India-specific operational guidelines within the existing frameworks to unlock the immense carbon finance potential from India’s degraded forests. The Roundtable deliberated on the key barriers faced by REDD projects in India under current global carbon credit standards; and it proposed context-specific modifications or flexibilities in carbon methodologies, especially related to Activity Data, Land Tenure and Quantification of Degradation.
Know MoreFelicitation Ceremony - Ocean Matters (Safeguarding Our Oceans) Phase II
As the culminating highlight of Ocean Matters: Safeguarding Our Oceans (Phase II), the Felicitation Ceremony brought together young ocean champions, educators, and partners to honour their efforts in promoting ocean stewardship and data-driven climate action. This event marked a celebration of community-led impact in strengthening marine ecosystems and building coastal resilience.
Know MoreTAKE 3
Take 3 is a short video featuring in-house experts who answer three questions on current developments.
TAKE 3: Thinking Green: Youth Skills
In this edition of Take 3, we spotlight the growing need for Green Skills among the youth with Dr Dipankar Saharia, Senior Director, TERI. He explains why green jobs and skilling are key to building a sustainable future—and gives a special shoutout to the GREEN Olympiad, TERI’s flagship initiative for educating young minds about the environment. Whether you’re a student, educator, or policymaker, this episode offers a quick, clear look at how green skills can power climate action.
Watch HereTAKE 3: India's Rain Report 2025
In this edition of Take 3, we dive into the dynamics of the Indian monsoon with Mr Anshuman, Director, Water Resources, TERI. He unpacks the 2025 Southwest Monsoon—from the Indian Meteorological Department’s above-normal forecast to the rapid nationwide spread and the on-ground impact of intense rainfall. Whether you're tracking weather trends or concerned about climate resilience, this episode offers a crisp, clear perspective on what the monsoon means for India this year.
Watch HereCities Combating Plastic Entering the Marine Environment (CCPME) initiative aims to shift societal behaviors toward plastic waste and its impact on marine ecosystems. Through awareness campaigns and advocacy for no littering, waste segregation, and disposal, it endeavors to reduce plastic pollution entering the riverine and marine ecosystems and safeguard the marine environment. These short films are joint production of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
CleanUP Kochi: A City's Quest to Save the Sea
Kochi’s coastline has long suffered from plastic pollution and marine litter. Under the CCPME project, the Heal Kochi initiative brings together local communities, government bodies, NGOs, and youth to clean up marine hotspots, promote waste segregation, and drive behavioral change. From clean-up drives in Kaloor, Fort Kochi, and the Island Area to awareness campaigns and school-led initiatives, Kochi is showing how collective action can revive our waters.
Watch HereCleanUp Kanpur: A City’s Journey towards a Cleaner Ganga
Kanpur, once known for its spiritual connection to the Ganga, is now confronting the harsh reality of plastic pollution choking its waterways. As part of the CCPME project, the CleanUP Kanpur initiative is bringing together communities, schools, and institutions to restore the river’s health. From clean-up drives at COD Drain, Halwakhanda Drain, and Parmat Ghat to plog walks, zero-waste campaigns, Plastic Ki Pathshala sessions, and community art projects, the city is turning awareness into action. Events like the 3R Eco Mela, Boat Pe Charcha, and the world’s largest plastic-waste Ludo board have inspired public engagement and celebrated local champions.
Watch HereCleanUP Port Blair: A City's Battle for a Cleaner Future
Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, is battling a growing plastic crisis that threatens its delicate marine ecosystem. Under the CCPME project, the CleanUP Port Blair initiative is uniting the city’s citizens, schools, and institutions to reduce waste, promote segregation, and revive marine hotspots. From clean-up drives at Junglighat, R.K. Mission, and Carbyn’s Cove to school-led expos, zero-waste campaigns, and training for waste workers and fishermen, the initiative is building an island-wide movement for change.
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Registrations Open for the GREEN Olympiad 2025
Deadline: August 18, 2025
GREEN Olympiad is a leading school-based initiative of TERI. The journey started in 1999 as India’s premier environment quiz for school students. It has since then incorporated within itself several stages of initiatives at TERI in the field of sustainability transformation to match the aspirations of the academic community to establish as an Environment Education brand. Reaching out to nearly 2000 schools annually in India and abroad, this Olympiad is designed for students of Std. 4–12. The overall objective of this initiative is to sensitize and build capacity of students on environment, sustainability, and green skill.
Know MoreDarbari Seth Memorial Lecture
The 24th Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture, an important annual event that reflects TERI’s continued commitment to sustainability — a vision deeply rooted in our foundation and inspired by the ideals of our founder, Mr. Darbari S. Seth , will be held on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m at Stein Auditorium, IHC. This year’s distinguished speakers include Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, who will be delivering the Presidential Address and Mr Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance, who will be delivering the Twenty-Fourth Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture.
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