News, Views, and Updates from TERI
Dear Reader,
December was a month of reflection and momentum. We closed 2025 by deep-diving into the critical outcomes of COP 30, TERI and CRF Decode the Global Climate Agenda with a post COP30 Dialogue. We also entered an MOU with Tolani Maritime Institute and released a COP30 Debriefing Paper: Belém Package Recasting Ambition, Equity, and Finance in the Next Phase of Climate Action. As we step into January 2026, the energy at TERI is focused on the horizon. This month marks the start of our countdown to the World Sustainable Development Summit and its landmark Silver Jubilee. We are excited to channel our end-of-year energy, as we prepare for the world to join us this February.
Empowering a Greener Future: TERI’s Year in Review 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, TERI reflects, with gratitude on a year of cutting-edge research, institutional growth, and policy leadership that further entrenched its role as a global sustainability driver. The Institute made significant strides, publishing influential policy briefs and advancing industrial decarbonization through technical roadmaps for energy-efficient steel and low-emission ironmaking. As it charts its next chapter, TERI remains steadfast in driving just, inclusive, and science-backed climate action.
Know MoreAfter COP30, What Next? TERI and CRF Decode the Global Climate Agenda
Following the conclusion of COP 30 in Brazil, TERI and the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) successfully convened a high-level post-event dialogue, ‘Beyond Belém: Charting the Next Phase of Global Climate Action,’ at the India Habitat Centre. It brought together senior policymakers and global experts to decode the ‘Belém Package’, and focused on translating the Baku to Belém Roadmap and the Global Goal on Adaptation into actionable domestic strategies.
Know MoreFuture Fuel Pathways under a Delayed Net Zero Framework
On December 19, 2025, TERI and the National Centre of Excellence for Green Port & Shipping (NCoEGPS) convened a roundtable discussion at the India Habitat Centre. The event addressed regulatory ambiguity following the postponement of the IMO Net Zero Framework. Experts and stakeholders explored future fuel pathways and compliance strategies, focusing on infrastructure investment and vessel design under a delayed net-zero timeline.
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The Belém Package Recasting Ambition, Equity, and Finance in the Next Phase of Climate Action: A COP30 Debriefing Paper
COP30 in Belém focused on transitioning from climate pledges to practical implementation through a "Global Mutirão" (collective effort), marking a decade since the Paris Agreement amid geopolitical instability. The summit successfully operationalized key pillars of finance and adaptation, securing agreements on a Just Transition mechanism, adaptation indicators, and a roadmap for fossil-fuel phase-out.
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Skilling for an EV-Ready India A Roadmap for 2047
This study examines existing skilling initiatives in India and explores how they can be leveraged for EV-specific training at a national scale. It further identifies the specific gaps and challenges faced by stakeholders across the automotive ecosystem. By collating insights from multi-stakeholder consultations across the EV value chain, this brief offers strategic recommendations. 'Skilling of an EV-Ready India: A Roadmap for 2047' outlines a phased, stakeholder-driven strategy to develop a future-ready, inclusive, and globally competitive EV workforce.
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Policy Brief: Roadmap for Zero Emission Truck (ZET) Skilling in India
This policy brief focuses on Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery-powered electric trucks with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) above 12 tonnes. The objective is to identify existing skill gaps and the potential impact on jobs during the transition to ZETs in India. Finally, the brief offers policy recommendations to address these gaps and strengthen the skilling infrastructure necessary for a robust electric truck ecosystem.
Know MoreIndia Can Meet All New Power Demand Through Solar and Storage, Not Coal
From BESS to pumped storage and CSP, India now has the tools to meet rising power demand cleanly and more cheaply than thermal, writes Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI.
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Does imposition of US tariffs present a strategic opportunity for India’s energy security?
In this disrupted landscape, India must convert adversity into a strategic opportunity, advancing its energy and climate leadership through decisive, forward-looking actions, write Mr Manjeev Singh Puri, Distinguished Fellow, TERI; Mr Pritish Kumar Acharya, TERI SAS; and Dr Gopal Krishna Sarangi, Associate Professor, TERI SAS.
Know MoreAravalli Hills alive with cautious optimism despite SC order
The Supreme Court's recent order offers a new framework for the Aravalli range. With guidelines now in place, the task ahead lies in transparent implementation, institutional coordination and sustained scientific oversight, writes Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI.
Know MoreFrom road to rail: Unpacking India's transport strategy to meet national climate commitment
As countries struggle to meet NDC commitments amid rising global temperatures, the transport sector is key writes, Mr Sharif Qamar, Fellow & Associate Director, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI.
From Theory to Action: Implementing Just Transition in Coal Regions
As India moves towards a low-carbon future, delivering a just transition in coal-dependent regions demands actionable, evidence-based pathways. This article written by Jay Ganesh Pandey, Research Associate, TERI, aims to examine the gap between theory and on-ground realities, highlighting what is needed to make the transition fair and sustainable.
View AllTERI and British Council hold 5-Day Sustainability & Leadership Camp for Youth Climate Action
TERI in collaboration with the British Council and HSBC, held a five-day Sustainability & Leadership Camp at TERI, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Organized under the Climate Skills: Seeds for Transition India project, the five-day camp brings together youth from across India for hands-on learning, leadership development, and capacity-building on climate action and sustainability.
Know MoreWorkshop on Critical Mineral Processing
On December 19, 2025 TERI hosted a workshop in New Delhi on Critical Mineral Processing. Keynotes from GIZ and the Ministry of Mines emphasized Indo-German cooperation for net-zero goals and supply chain resilience. Experts discussed technological bottlenecks and international partnerships, concluding with a roundtable on collaborative frameworks to secure India’s energy transition and mineral security.
Watch HereTERI and TMI sign an MOU
TERI and Tolani Maritime Institute signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the round table discussion on “Future Fuel Pathways under a Delayed Net Zero Framework”, organised by the National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports and Shipping (NCoEGPS), TERI, on December 19, 2025, at its New Delhi office. It was signed by Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, and Capt Manoj Hirkane, Sr Vice Principal, TMI.
Read MoreTAKE 3
Take 3 is a short video featuring in-house experts who answer three pertinent questions on current issues.
2026: The Year of Climate Action & Granular Action
In this special year-end edition of TAKE 3, Dr Vibha Dhawan, DG TERI, charts the roadmap for 2026—the year of implementation. Dr Dhawan argues that climate action must move beyond a separate ‘environmental’ vertical to be embedded into our very economic fabric. It’s no longer a binary choice between energy security and decarbonization; in 2026, they must become two sides of the same coin.
Watch HereTAKE 3: Drowning in Debris: India’s Waste Crisis
Urbanization comes at a cost. In this deep dive, Shweta Gautam, Associate Fellow TERI, deconstructs the structural and environmental impact of India's waste management struggle—in this edition of TAKE 3 titled Drowning in Debris: India’s Waste Crisis. The video discusses the circular economy, the state of our landfills, and the steps required to mitigate this environmental hazard.
Watch HerePartner with us for the Silver Jubilee Edition of WSDS
Join us for the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026 – Silver Jubilee Edition of TERI’s annual flagship event on sustainability and climate action. February 25–27, 2026, at the Taj Palace, New Delhi, India. The theme for this year’s special edition is परिवर्तन | Transformations: Vision, Voices, and Values for Sustainable Development. Be part of a global platform shaping the future of our planet. For more information, visit wsds.teriin.org.
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