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November 2024:
News, Views, and Updates from TERI
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Dear Reader,
The much-anticipated climate talks in COP29, Baku sparked anger and disappointment in the Global South. The sanctioned amount of USD 300 billion annually by 2035 from developed to developing countries is a far cry from the USD 1.3 trillion needed, diminishing trust in multilateral efforts and leaving a rapidly warming world hanging by a thread.
The deal was met with strong criticism from several developing countries, including India, whose representative called the sum “paltry” and unable to address the “enormity of the challenge we all face.”
TERI, too, voiced its concerns over the developments in Baku, calling for rebuilding trust and strengthening the principles of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC). At the same time, it hosted several side events in Baku in a bid to usher transition to a cleaner and sustainable future.
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As COP29 concludes, experts from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have voiced strong concerns over the outcomes of COP29, particularly the adoption of the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) of USD 300 billion per year by 2035.
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King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research programs involving areas such as energy and transport modelling for regions and countries, urban transitions and renewable energy.
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The celebration gathered leading experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to reflect on TERI’s transformative contributions to sustainability and climate action over the past five decades. The event highlighted the institute's pioneering work across environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and climate resilience, showcasing its unwavering commitment to fostering a sustainable future.
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This study aims to forecast the transport demand for India until 2070-71 and assess the baseline emission trajectory, based on TERI’s in-house transport model (TERI-TptM) with updated base year of 2019-20. Subsequently, this study assesses the fuel demand and emission reduction impacts of various technology-driven mitigation strategies.
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India’s commitment to a clean energy transition is widely acknowledged, with the National Green Hydrogen Mission standing as a cornerstone of this endeavour. Recognizing hydrogen’s transformative potential, many states are championing hydrogen initiatives to support decarbonization across critical sectors. In alignment with this national goal, TERI has prepared a policy brief titled “Green Hydrogen - Path to Decarbonization” focusing on how hydrogen can strategically contribute to India’s clean energy transition in the hard-to-abate sectors of industry and transportation.
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This paper proposes to initiate a discussion to rethink about and expand the scope of GGA at least on three accounts: need for robust scientific capabilities, an adaptation friendly global financial system, and scale of various adaptation thematic areas in terms of their global linkages.
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The paper explores the relationship between CO2 emissions and consumption and argues that high and unsustainable level of per capita consumption is the primary driver of climate change
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This paper examines India's initiatives for biodiversity conservation and land restoration within the context of global sustainability goals, drawing comparisons with efforts in developed countries.
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This paper explores how the NCQG and JTWP can be better synergized and argues that learnings from the JTWP can crucially inform the NCQG process towards ensuring financial resources are scaled appropriately and its various modalities are calibrated to ensure a just and equitable transition.
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The study aimed at creating a roadmap for the electrification of the Mail Motor Service (MMS) fleet in six major Indian cities. While the insights and recommendations primarily focus on MMS operations in these cities, the document can also serve as a policy guide for large fleet owners, both in the public and private sectors.
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All Eyes on Baku and the Climate Finance Goal
"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,” write Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, and Dr Shailly Kedia, Associate Director, TERI in their op-ed for The Hindu.
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What COP29 Needs to Do on Climate Finance Goals
"If timely climate investments are not made, the stability of the global economic order itself may be prone to climate-induced risks. The outcome of COP29 in terms of climate finance, therefore, could only be the beginning of the finance agenda. It better be firm and forward-looking,” writes Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava in his op-ed for Hindustan Times.
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Tweak Climate Finance Goals for Inclusive Carbon Market
"COP29 has the potential to make a lasting impact. By prioritizing inclusive climate finance mechanisms that cater to diverse economic contexts, the conference can demonstrate that climate action does not have to come at the expense of development. The hope is that negotiators will establish policies that empower emerging economies to achieve climate resilience on their own terms, rather than imposing mandates that prioritize the agendas of wealthier countries,” write Mr Sayanta Ghosh, Associate Fellow and Dr Jitendra Vir Sharma, Senior Director, TERI, in their co-authored article for Hindustan Times.
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What are the Worst Polluters in Delhi NCR? Here’s What a TERI Report Says
“As pollution levels soar, what are the main contributors to air pollutants in the National Capital Region (NCR)? A draft report on a 2021 emission inventory — the latest available — answers this question, reiterating some of what earlier such inventories have found and marking a few departures,” writes The Indian Express.
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Celebrating 50 years of leadership in sustainability, TERI was honored at its Golden Jubilee event during the 12th Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics Forum in Guwahati.
Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, received a special Balipara Foundation Award 2024 from Mr Praveer Sinha, CEO, TATA Power, and Mr Ranjit Barthakur, Founder, Balipara Foundation, recognizing TERI’s forward-looking work for the past 50 years on science, research and sustainable development in both India and around the world.
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The World Urban Forum (WUF) is a premier global conference convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to exchange ideas and experiences on sustainable urbanization. The twelfth session of WUF was held this year in Cairo, Egypt from November 04 – 08, 2024.
TERI hosted multiple sessions at WUF12, addressing key urban challenges and showcasing our latest initiatives under events like - Urban Library, Voices for cities & at the India Pavilion.
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TERI released an important report titled “Roadmap for India’s Energy Transition in the Transport Sector”, during a significant event aimed at integrating transport with the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The report offers insights into India’s future transport demand, emissions trajectory, and technology-driven mitigation strategies.
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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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