Press Release
TERI opens Nordic Centre at University of Eastern Finland
07 Dec 2012
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) inaugurated its Nordic office at the Joensuu campus of the University of Eastern Finland earlier this week. Present at the ceremony were the Indian Ambassador to Finland, H.E. Ambassador Manickam; Dr. R. K. Pachauri, Director General of TERI; Director of the University Board, Dr. Elli Aaltonen; Director of the Finnish Forest Development Centre TAPIO, Dr. Ritva Toivonen; University Rector, Dr. Perttu Vartiainen; and Prof. Liisa Tahvanainen. Attending via video were Dr. Tarja Cronberg, Member of the European Parliament, and Dr.
Myanmar's pro-democracy icon hails TERI's eco-friendly innovations
15 Nov 2012
Myanmar's pro-democracy crusader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi underscored the need to protect natural resources from the adverse impacts of urbanisation during her maiden visit to The Energy and Resources Institute's (TERI) campus here today.
'UNESCO Chair' launched at TERI University
09 Nov 2012
In a landmark announcement, United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) today officially launched the UNESCO Chair on "Climate Science and Policy" at TERI University. It aims at promoting knowledge dissemination, technology development, transfer, and information sharing on climate science and on related policy issues.
Indian Railways project bags green rating for reducing energy & resource footprint
30 Oct 2012
Recognising the project's efforts towards reducing energy and resource footprint, The Association for Development and Research for Sustainable Habitats (ADaRSH) awarded the coveted GRIHA-Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment-certificate to the Indian Railways' Secunderabad-based Rail Nirman Nilayam project in New Delhi today.
TERI launches easy-to-use assessment tool to predict energy performance in new residential projects.
14 Sep 2012
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in association with KfW the German Federal Bank, National Housing Bank (NHB) and Fraunhofer IBP, today launched the IT Toolkit: Resbuild India under the aegis of 'Promotional programme for energy efficiency in new residential buildings' . It is one of its kind major program in India focused on bringing energy efficiency in the untapped huge residential sector.
Ethical business leadership crucial for sustainable growth, says India’s Corporate Affairs Minister
22 Aug 2012
Seeking to generate debate on sustainable development, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) hosted the 11th Darbari Seth Memorial Lecture on “Sustainable Futures: Imperatives for Managing the Social Agenda” in New Delhi today
TERI launches book on “DSM Action Plan of Tamil Nadu”
30 Jul 2012
Energy Efficiency is seen an important instrument in meeting growing challenges of the energy scenario of India and the world. In this context The Energy and Resource Institute brought out this book on DSM Action Plan for Tamil Nadu based on a study carried out with financial support from Shakti Foundation.
TERI Launches Book on "Protected Animals of India"
25 Jun 2012
Rapid socio-economic changes in the India are having profound impacts across forestry and wildlife. Keeping this in view, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) today organised a panel discussion on 'India's Wildlife Scenario: Issues and Impacts'. The panel discussion on “India’s Wildlife Scenario: Issues and Impacts”, highlighted the importance of India’s rich wildlife with its exclusive, fascinating and diverse ecosystem. Today societal transformations are changing people’s perceptions of forests.
Dr. R.K Pachauri conferred with Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle
16 Jun 2012
The award is the highest decoration awarded by Mexico to foreigners for their contributions to the Mexican nation or to the humankind, in compliance with the civil awards act and the mandate of the specially appointed council.
Indus Towers joins hands with TERI to light Rural villages and homes through high efficiency Solar LED Lanterns Under Lighting a Billion Lives Program (LaBL)
11 May 2012
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pankaj Mittal, Chief Human Resources Officer, Indus Towers said, "As a responsible corporate citizen, Indus Towers has always tried to strike a balance between the corporate gains and social upliftment. Our commitment to good governance, ethical conduct and social responsibility is core to our way of doing business, and is strongly aligned with our drive to create and increase value for all stakeholders.