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August 2024:
News,Views, and Updates from TERI
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Dear Reader,
August, the month of nostalgia, was celebrated by TERI by reflecting on its remarkable journey of 50 years and the path-breaking efforts of its founders. Colleagues came together to pay tribute to Mr Darbari Seth whose drive and vision led to the establishment of an organization which would go on to become a leading think tank in the sustainability space.
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“India has the potential to emerge as a global leader in innovation, but it requires an exponential mindset—one that is bold, transformative, and inclusive,” said Dr RA Mashelkar, former Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), delivering the 23rd Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture.
This year's hallmark event at TERI’s headquarters paid tribute to the farsighted Founder, Mr Darbari S Seth, and visionary Dr RK Pachauri through inspiring speeches, heartfelt tributes, and recognition of exceptional service and innovation within the institute.
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This report is part of a series examining key drivers to accelerate India's power system transition over the next decade. It aims to identify conditions conducive to accelerating decarbonisation of the power system in India. The focus is on highlighting priority areas for Indian policymakers and global stakeholders to prioritise.
This report focuses on BESS cost decline as an important driver for reducing coal dependency in the Indian power sector. It explores the least-cost pathways for the supply and storage mix required to meet future electricity demand from 2024 to 2032. The analysis evaluates various scenarios of battery energy storage system (BESS) cost declines and their impact on coal generation and capacity buildup.
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Green Public Procurement (GPP), a sub-component of sustainable public procurement, seeks to achieve environmental sustainability by leveraging the government sector’s purchasing power. GPP can be defined as the deliberate and systematic integration of environmental objectives into the procurement process of goods, services, and works by public agencies. This policy brief employs a case study-based approach to identify strategies for promoting GPP in India
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Learn Lessons from Wayanad Tragedy to Combat Climate Change
"The worsening impact of calamities across country in recent years is worrisome. Even if warnings are issued & systems established, the damage to the ecology cannot be reversed,” writes Ms Suruchi Bhadwal, Director, TERI in her op-ed for The Tribune.
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To Survive Killer Heat
"A pivotal solution lies in enriching urban greenery through strategic planning and development. This involves expanding parks, gardens and green roofs throughout our cityscapes,” write Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Director and Ms Shabnam Bassi, Director, TERI, in their op-ed for The Telegraph.
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Curbing Vehicular Emissions
"India's air quality demands real-world testing and stricter enforcement to tackle pollution from old vehicles,” write Mr IV Rao, Distinguished Fellow, and Mr Sharif Qamar Associate Director, TERI, in their op-ed for The Hindu Business Line.
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Navigating Climate Change through Sustainable Cooling Solutions
"India's record heatwaves, intensified by climate change and urban heat islands, pose significant health risks, underscoring the urgent need for climate action and reliance on air conditioning for relief,” writes Dr Sunil Kumar, Associate Fellow, TERI, in his op-ed for The Financial Express
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TERI’s Advanced Oxidation Technology (TADOX®) for Wastewater Treatment has received ‘Silver Award’ in the prestigious International Water Association (IWA) Project Innovation Awards 2024 in the category of ‘Breakthrough in Research and Development’.
The awarded project titled "Integration of TADOX® Technology to achieve Net Zero in Textile Wastewater Treatment” demonstrated successfully piloted TADOX® Technology in a Textile Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) in Rooma Industrial Area, Kanpur, marking a global 1st-of-its-kind initiative of UV-TiO2 Photocatalysis based Advanced Oxidation Technology for full scale deployment.
On behalf of TERI, the award was received by Dr Nupur Bahadur, the Inventor of TADOX® Technology and Associate Director at NMCG-TERI Centre of Excellence on Water Reuse in TERI, in a special ceremony in Toronto, Canada, on 13th August 2024, during the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2024.
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Marking International Youth Day, the 5th edition of the Youth Climate Conclave (YCC) was launched on August 12, 2024, with enthusiastic participation from the young innovators across India, united in their mission to develop creative solutions to combat climate change. The virtual event was organized by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) under the EU-India Clean Energy and Climate Partnership (CECP) project, supported by the European Union and managed by the Delegation of the European Union to India, with knowledge support from MoEFCC, GIZ, CEEW, and Climate Fresk.
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As part of the MacArthur Foundation supported project on Just Transition, TERI initiated a pilot implementation project to showcase the creation of sustainable livelihoods aimed at empowering women in India’s coal mining regions. This video documentary titled 'As She Changes' takes one through the journey of the women across the four villages of Giridih, Jharkhand (Karharbari, Kongdi, Chilga and Tikodih) where TERI had conducted the pilot project focusing on fostering self-reliance through entrepreneurship.
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Take 3, a short video, features in-house experts who answer three questions on current developments. The topic picked this month was Education for Sustainable Development.
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Watch Dr Livleen Kahlon, Associate Director, TERI, speaking on education for sustainable development. She also highlights the role of TERI and its flagship program GREEN Olympiad in educating and inculcating the values of sustainable development in youth.
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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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The 4th edition of Water Sustainability Awards aims to encourage the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals by way of reducing water footprint among various stakeholders through the adoption of the ‘water neutrality' approach.
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TERI’s flagship initiative ‘GREEN Olympiad 2024’ aims to test the environmental quotient of students and enhance their understanding of issues related to the environment and sustainable development. It is open for students of Std. 4 to 12.
The deadline to register for the GREEN Olympiad has been extended to September 10, 2024
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The Youth Climate Conclave (YCC) Photography Competition is in progress and has a captivating theme "Climate Action for the Future We Want."
If illustrating positive climate action in India through powerful images is your thing, then this is just the platform for you to showcase your creativity!
YCC Photography Competition stands as a dynamic platform of significant importance in the global effort to raise awareness about climate change.
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The G-STIC Conference ranks among the largest global conferences dedicated to technological innovation and sustainable development. At the G-STIC Conference, entrepreneurs, innovators, captains of industry, researchers, policymakers, investors and social and economic actors gather to discuss market-ready technological innovations that have the potential to substantially impact the SDGs. Moreover, we delve into new approaches and strategies to scale up and accelerate the deployment of these solutions. Join us to explore impactful innovations for a more sustainable future.
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‘FT Energy Transition Summit India’ will bring together senior policy-makers, global investors, and leaders from the Indian and international energy, metals and manufacturing sectors from October 8-9, 2024. The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is the Supporting Partner for the event.
Avail 20% discount by using code TERI
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