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April 2024:
News,Views, and Updates from TERI

Dear Reader,
TERI celebrated Earth Day by amplifying the significance of sustainable living through short videos. The institute solidified partnerships to promote self-reliant agriculture by launching its Bio nano-Phosphorous, a nano fertilizer product, and inaugurated a new facility in Bhatinda, Punjab for the production of biogenic nano-fertilizers.

Here are April highlights in TERI.
In the Spotlight
TERI and Chambal Fertilisers Introduce 'Uttam Pranaam': A Revolutionary Step Toward Sustainable Farming


TERI in collaboration with Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, launched ‘Uttam Pranaam’, a significant Bio nano Phosphorous product, for fostering self-reliance in the agricultural sector and inaugurated the 'Centre for Bio Nano Fertilizers' in Bhatinda, Punjab.

Reports and Publications
Recommendations to Enable Renewable Energy Based EV Charging in India
The latest edition to the Digital Library focuses on the context on RewneableEnergy (RE) based EV charging, its need in India, concerned stakeholders, modes of RE procurement and locations for RE based EV charging in different business.

SDG Blueprint for Sustainable Agriculture
This study sought to develop an SDG Blueprint to inform integrated approaches to sustainable agriculture at the national level in India. The scope of the study is to examine the national policy interface of sustainable agriculture with SDGs. Through tools such as stakeholder mapping, systematic literature review, sustainable agriculture metrics, nominal group techniques, key informant interviews, and stakeholder validation, an SDG Blueprint is developed to inform policy and praxis on the issue of sustainable agriculture.

SDG Blueprint Tool for Sustainable Agriculture


The SDG Blueprint Tool is an open-access knowledge tool which provides the national policy interface between sustainable development goals (SDGs) and sustainable agriculture. The tool is a ready reckoner which can be used by policymakers, researchers, and civil society to inform policy and praxis on the issue of sustainable agriculture in India.

In the News
GDP Growth Should be a Corollary of Job Creation

“It is time for a paradigm shift. The focus needs to shift from GDP growth to the creation of more productive and better-paying jobs,” writes Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, in his op-ed for The Tribune.

Is India on the Cusp of a Nuclear Energy Renaissance?

"Removing institutional bottlenecks will attract foreign and domestic participation in India’s nuclear energy programme", says Mr K Ramanathan, Distinguished Fellow, TERI in his 360 Info op-ed.


Wheeling Towards Sustainable Pottery Making in Khurja

"The environmental benefits of Khurja’s shift to naturalgas, highlighting its minimal impact on the local environment,” says Mr Prosanto Pal, Associate Director, TERI, while talking to Mongabay.

Climate Change Impact Now Part of the Constitutional Discourse

“International agreements provide only very modest levels of funding to developing nations for adapting to climate change”, says Dr Prodipto Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, in his op-ed for The Tribune.
Audio-Visual

TAKE 3

In April, TERI revived Take 3, a short one-minute video where in-house experts answer three questions on current developments. The topics picked this month were- Planet vs Plastics for Earth Day, and Sustainable Buildings.
Planet vs Plastics


Watch Dr Suneel Pandey, Director, TERI, highlight the importance of Earth Day’s theme- 'Planet vs Plastics' in mobilizing transformative action worldwide.

Sustainable Buildings


Watch Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Director, TERI, talk how embracing Sustainable Building practices not only safeguards our Planet but also enhances our well-being, presenting a compelling case for their widespread implementation.

Industrial Biotechnology Programme at TERI


The Industrial Biotechnology Programme at TERI is committed to providing green, sustainable solutions for the protection of the environment and developing cutting-edge technologies to help boost the rapidly expanding Indian economy towards a fruitful future.

Announcements
Deadline Extended for TERI's Summer Programme!
This programme is designed for school students to gain knowledge, enhance their skillsets and strengthen their competencies on issues related to environment and sustainable development.

Last date to apply: May 10, 2024

Inviting Abstracts for Food Systems Summit: Marketplace for Ideas 2024


TERI in partnership with Council on Energy, Environment and Water, World Resources Institute, India along with The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) and Bharat Krishak Samaj is inviting abstracts for Food Sytems Summit: Marketplace for Ideas 2024 to foster understanding and collaboration among participants to accelerate food systems transformation in a just and inclusive manner.

Closing date: May 10, 2024

Inviting Bloggers, Writers and Ocean Enthusiasts!
TERI and US Consulate General Chennai is organizing a blog writing competition for students between the age group of 12-18 years from India and UAE on the theme related to oceans as part of the Ocean Matters project.

Last date to apply: May 22, 2024

Save the Date for the World Sustainable Development Summit 2025


Save the Date for the upcoming 24th edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit, which will be organized under the umbrella theme of ‘Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development and Climate Solutions’. The Summit will be held from March 5-7, 2025, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
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