COP30 in Belém: Will Ambition Take a Back Seat?

“The next climate conference scheduled in Brazil is getting closer even as the prospects of global cooperation continue to dim further by the day. In this scenario, questions are being asked whether Belém COP will be able to give momentum to global climate efforts. The United States, the biggest economy on earth and the second largest emitter is not engaged in the process; its non-involvement in the past has often acted as dampener.” write Mr RR Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, in his article for the TERI Web Desk.

Dr Vibha Dhawan Honoured with 'EmpowerHer: Leadership in Energy' Award

Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, has been awarded the 'EmpowerHer: Leadership in Energy' award at the recent Bharat Electricity – Powering India Awards, held at New Delhi, on 2nd September, 2025. This distinguished award is a testament to Dr Dhawan’s remarkable leadership and profound contributions to the energy sector. Her visionary guidance continues to drive innovation and progress, shaping a more sustainable future for us all.

TERI honoured at the 1st BSG Awards for Excellence in Sustainability

TERI was honoured at the 1st BSG Awards for Excellence in Sustainability by Bharat Soka Gakkai (BSG) in New Delhi on September 3, 2025. The award acknowledges the TERI–BSG partnership in advancing environmental awareness, education, and sustainability. Dr Dipankar Saharia, Senior Director, TERI, accepted the memento on behalf of the organisation. The BSG Awards celebrate individuals and organisations contributing meaningfully to a sustainable future in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Watt a Meet- World EV Day Meet-up with the EV Champions

TERI, with JSW MG Motor India as knowledge partners, celebrated World EV Day 2025 by bringing together EV champions to discuss India’s clean mobility future. The event featured the launch of a new position paper titled ‘Let’s Electrify – Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption and Awareness in India.’ The meet-up convened industry leaders, policymakers, EV owners, and enthusiasts for dynamic discussions on India’s evolving electric mobility landscape, highlighting milestones achieved, barriers that remain, and opportunities ahead.

Connecting Policy and Finance for Landscape Restoration in Gujarat under RECAP4NDC

On September 9, a pivotal workshop on "Connecting Policy and Finance for Landscape Restoration" was jointly hosted by GIZ India, TERI, and the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Policy Research and International Studies (AIPRIS) at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including academics, government officials, corporate representatives, and NGOs, to discuss India's commitments to climate action and land restoration. A key focus was the Indo-German 'RECAP4NDC' project and its role in helping India achieve its national goal of restoring 26 million hectares of land by 2030, which supports its carbon sink targets under the UNFCCC.

Workshop on Capacity Building on Physical Risks and Low-Carbon Transition for Indian Banking Sector

On September 12, 2025, TERI hosted a vital workshop on Capacity Building on Physical Risks and Low-Carbon Transition for the Indian Banking Sector aiming to foster an ecosystem where commercial financing can better support the transition to a low-carbon economy. The event convened representatives from financial institutions and industry like the World Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, TATA Capital, ICRA ESG Ratings, Infinitum Advisory, TATA Steel and Jindal Steel Limited to bridge the gap between financial practices and climate action.

From Goa to the Nation: Climate Skills Initiative to Empower 500 Youth

TERI launched the first of five 'Climate Skills - Seeds for a Transition India' workshops at National Institute of Technology Goa on 16-17 September, 2025. It was an inspiring two-day event filled with dynamic discussions, skill-building exercises, and powerful insights from experts and domain specialists. The first workshop was hosted by the National Institute of Technology, Goa, and commenced with addresses by Prof OR Jaiswal, Director, NIT Goa; and Dr Dipankar Saharia, Senior Director, TERI.

Webinar on Green Budgeting for Climate-Responsive Planning

Public finance plays a pivotal role in shaping environmental sustainability, as decisions on revenue and expenditure can leave lasting ecological footprints. Recognising this, TERI organised a national webinar on September 24, 2025 and launched Version 2.0 of the Green Budgeting Toolkit, along with an online portal, to help governments, academia, and civil society systematically integrate environmental concerns into fiscal planning. The webinar drew registrations from more than 50 countries and participation of stakeholders from Bihar, Assam, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu.

TERI organised a High-Level Roundtable on Transport in Climate Action: National Priorities and Global Expectations for COP30

TERI convened a high-level roundtable on “Transport in Climate Action: National Priorities and Global Expectations for COP30,” on September 26, 2025, in New Delhi. The event brought together senior government officials, international representatives, industry leaders, financial institutions, and research organisations to deliberate on pathways for low-carbon and resilient transport transitions in the run-up to COP30. Discussions centred on integrating equity, ambition, and finance into transport strategies, guided by the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC), while highlighting India’s progress in electric mobility, Dedicated Freight Corridors, Ethanol Blending, and the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

TAKE 3

Take 3 is a short video featuring in-house experts who answer three questions on current developments.

TAKE 3: Urban Flooding: The Annual Gurugram Crisis

In this edition of TAKE 3, Ms Shiren Pandita, Associate Fellow, TERI, sheds light on the persistent flooding crisis in Gurugram that disrupts the city every monsoon. She highlights how rapid urbanization has intensified the problem and stresses the importance of smart urban planning to create more resilient cities. This episode is a timely reminder that addressing urban flooding requires thoughtful planning today to protect the cities of tomorrow.

TAKE 3: Unlock the Power of Carbon Credits

In this edition of Take 3, Aniruddh Soni, Fellow, TERI, decodes the dynamics of carbon credits—an essential financial mechanism in the global effort to combat climate change. He elaborates on how the system functions, its role in enabling the offsetting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and its significance for both businesses and environmental sustainability. Through this conversation, viewers gain a clearer understanding of the inner workings of carbon credits and their potential to drive meaningful climate action.

EN-Powered Schools: A BYPL-TERI Initiative

TERI implements a programme titled, ‘EN-powered Schools’ to make students and teachers understand the grim situation of energy sector and establish coexistence between demand and supply curve through a combination of energy conservation and efficiency measures while also introducing renewable energy and other developments in the energy sector.

Breath of Change: Together for Cleaner Air

Breath of Change is a community-driven campaign led by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India and CAQM, implemented by TERI-EIACP, aimed at improving air quality in Delhi. The project surveyed 45 Resident Welfare Associations across 12 pollution hotspots to identify key sources of pollution and existing mitigation efforts.