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Director General, TERI, Dr Vibha Dhawan, along with Mr Bhupendra Yadav, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, honoured the winners at the felicitation ceremony of the International Value Education Olympiad (IVEO) 2025 on November 30, 2025. The event was organized by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in collaboration with the MoEF&CC Mission LiFE initiative and the UN Environment Programme's Faith for Earth program. The Olympiad was held on October 5–6, 2025, and was open to students of classes 5–12. #ClimateEducation #ClimateAwareness #YouthforClimate #ClimateChange #EnvironmentEducation #FaithforEarth #Olympiad #Youth #MissionLiFE

#TAKE3 Is the air outside safe to breathe right now? And what about indoors? Are there invisible pollutants that could be harming your health? In this edition of #TAKE3, Dr Anju Goel, Associate Director, Centre of Air Quality Research, TERI, breaks down exactly what AQI numbers mean and how to use them to protect yourself and your family. #AirPollution #AirQuality #AQI #Delhi #DelhiPollution #PM #Lungs #CleanAir #ClimateAction #RightToBreathe #HealthNotHaze #BeatPollution #IndiaAirPollution

TERI thanks the Australian High Commission, New Delhi, for the opportunity to participate and share insights on how India–Australia cooperation can accelerate innovation, strengthen supply chains, and support the commercialization of next-generation renewable energy solutions at the Briefing for Australian Research Organizations selected under the Technology Commercialization Challenge (TCC) at the High Commissioner’s Residence on November 27, 2025. During the session, Ms Poulami Choudhury, Fellow, TERI, delivered a presentation on “Opportunities for Australian R&D in India’s Renewable Energy Ecosystem,” outlining collaboration pathways across solar PV, energy storage, and hydrogen. TERI extends its best wishes to the research organizations selected under the Technology Commercialization Challenge (TCC) under the India–Australia Renewable Energy Partnership. We look forward to continued engagement and potential opportunities for collaboration. #RenewableEnergy #SolarPV #Innovation #Hydrogen #EnergyStorage

🎙️▶️ 𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞! In this special episode of The Earth Pod, we feature Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, and one of India’s foremost experts on industrial policy and energy transition. Drawing insights from his new book titled Rising Ambition: Carving New Pathways—India’s Energy Transition, Mr Shankar reflects on India’s remarkable energy journey. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on India’s evolving energy narrative—where ambition, innovation, and policy converge to shape the road to 2070. 🎧 Watch the full episode here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dmcfdWf5 #TheEarthPod #TERIPodcast #EnergyTransition #NetZero #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GreenHydrogen #SolarEnergy #EnergyStorage #PolicyInnovation #IndiaEnergyStory #RisingAmbition #RenewableEnergy

🌍 #ThrowbackWSDS2025: 25 Editions of Vision, Voices, and Values 🌿 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 📍 Taj Palace, New Delhi, India 🎯 Theme: 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 Helen Clarkson | Climate Group | #WSDS2026 #Act4Earth #SustainableDevelopment #Parivartan #ViksitBharat2047 #COP30 

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 TERI, with GIZ India, co-organised the Capacity Building Workshop on Green and Sustainable Building Practices under the Urban-Act project in association with Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) on November 21, 2025. TERI also delivered training sessions on:  🔹 Inclusion of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Urban Development—Model Building Bylaw, showcasing how green principles can be institutionalized through regulatory frameworks 🔹 Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) Study for Coimbatore, offering insights into climate resilience strategies that can be adopted by the cities in Tamil Nadu. The workshop facilitated crucial cross-departmental dialogue among municipal officials, urban planners, and environmental specialists, bridging the gap between policy intent and implementation. The initiative is part of the Indo-German Development Cooperation project — "Integrated Urban Climate Action for Low-Carbon and Resilient Cities (Urban Act)," implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), Germany, under the International Climate Initiative (IKI). Sanjay Seth | Sharif Qamar | Heinrich Gudenus | Sebastian Markart | Harshita Kaur | Yatin Choudhary | Shiren Pandita | Anushree Harde | Sonal Singh | Liju Mathew | Ravikumar Ganesan | #GreenBuilding #UrbanSustainability #ClimateAction #Coimbatore #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateResilience

#TERIWebinar On November 26, 2025, TERI EIACP hosted an engaging webinar titled “From Carbon to Clean: Transforming Transport for Tomorrow” to commemorate World Sustainable Transport Day. The session highlighted sustainable mobility solutions and the role of collective action in reducing transport-related emissions. The webinar commenced with Ms Bhargavi S., Information Officer at TERI-EIACP, delivering the welcome and opening remarks, setting the tone for an engaging session. This was followed by Ms Deepa N, Fellow & Area Convener, Knowledge Resource Centre at TERI, who presented a detailed overview of EIACP and Mission LiFE, emphasizing sustainable lifestyles as a cornerstone for environmental protection. The speaker sessions featured eminent experts, like Ms Himani Jain (CEEW), who discussed “Is Our Commute Choking Our Cities?” Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director, TERI, gave an extensive analysis on “Bridging Policy and Practice for Pollution-Free Transport,” while highlighting Transport, Emissions, and Reduction Strategies. He spoke about how transportation is a catalyst for socio-economic development in India while also contributing to emissions of CO₂ as well as air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOX) and fine particulate matter (PM 2.5). Ms Neetu Anna Joseph (GIZ) spoke extensively on “Behavioral Shifts for Clean Air.” She highlighted the role of E-Autos and Loops, community-led bicycle sharing systems, and cycle stand infrastructure. This was followed by an illuminating session by Mr Mir Aijaz Ahmad (IUST), who showcased “Success Stories on Wheels: Clean Transport Innovations from India and Beyond.” He highlighted how traffic congestion often leads to noise pollution and, in the long run, affects our mental health and other aspects of life, such as sleep and stress. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of all speakers and participants. MoEF&CC | #WorldSustainableTransportDay #SustainableTransport #CleanMobility #AirQuality #MissionLiFE #Decarbonization #UrbanMobility #HealthyCities

On the sidelines of COP30 Brazil, the Brahma Kumaris hosted a powerful conversation exploring how ethics, values, and conscious living can accelerate the global transition to a sustainable future. We are pleased to share that Ms. Shabnam Bassi, Deputy CEO & Secretary, GRIHA Council and Director, Sustainable Buildings, TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute joined this conversation, alongside Ms. Sonja Maria Ohlsson, Brahma Kumaris Focal Point, UNFCCC. The session was moderated by Mr. Golo Pilz, Renewable Energy Adviser, Brahma Kumaris. The discussion centred on how ethical leadership, inner transformation, and responsible lifestyles can strengthen global sustainability efforts. It reflected on India’s climate-responsive strategies from passive design and cool roofs to nature-based solutions, and highlighted how ancient Indian wisdom offers practical guidance for balancing human ambition with ecological limits. The conversation emphasised that meaningful climate action requires not just technology and policy, but also values-driven decision-making, collective responsibility, and a mindful shift in the way we inhabit our cities and our planet. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gt_W6Jpg #GRIHA4ALL #GRIHAatCOP30

#InTheNews Mr Sharif Qamar, Associate Director, Transport and Urban Governance Division, TERI, participated in a panel discussion hosted by NDTV Profit on India's growing EV push amid a worsening air quality crisis. If we have to reduce emissions contribution from the transport sector and improve the air quality of the Gangetic region, EVs and not hybrids are the best solution currently available. The life cycle analysis study of TERI shows that even with the current coal share in our energy mix, EVs have a lower carbon footprint compared to diesel or CNG cars. Also, since 70-90% of the emissions happen during the operations phase, EVs have far better emissions performance, Mr Qamar emphasized. The co-panelists were: Ms Kalyani Tembhe, Programme Officer, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi; Mr Amit Bhatt, MD, ICCT India; and Mr Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor, Autocar India. Watch here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dTGJWgPC #EV #AirPollution #AQI #ElectricVehicles #EVSahiHai #PublicTransport

#TERIatCOP30 Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI, shares her thoughts on the recently concluded #COP30. #COP30 #COP30Belém #COP30Brazil #GGA #ParisAgreement #ImplementationCOP #ClimateAction #JustTransition #Gender #ClimateFinance #Adaptation