Projects

Completed Projects

Synthesis of nanoparticles using microorganisms

August 2, 2007 to
June 30, 2011
Nanotechnology is the study of phenomena exhibited by materials at the atomic and molecular level of dimensions ranging from a few nanometers to less than hundred nanometers. The total global demand for nanoscale materials, tools and devices was estimated at nearly $7.5 billion in 2003 and is expected to reach $28.7 billion in 2008, at an average annual growth rate of 30.6%. There is an ever-growing need to develop clean, nontoxic, and environmentally benign synthesis procedures.

Sustainable Energy Technology at Work: Thematic promotion of energy efficiency and energy saving technologies in the Carbon markets

September 1, 2008 to
June 30, 2011
The overall objective of the SETatWork proposal is to undertake thematic promotion of energy efficiency and saving technologies in industry sectors connected with the carbon markets Core actions are:
(1) Identification of concrete projects in `ETS Companies' (WP3).
(2) Matchmaking events bringing market actors together for project realization (WP4).
(3) Parallel project identification and match-making at CDM markets in Asia and Latin America for the benefit of EU stakeholders.
(4) Promotion: Website and newsletter (WP5).

IGES-TERI Asia Pacific Climate Policy Dialogue, New Delhi

January 6, 2011 to
June 22, 2011
The proposed dialogue aims to have discussions on broadly two aspects:
1/ Domestic policy developments and actions plans in India, the post-Cancun period.
2/ International negotiations and the comparative examples of climate change mitigation actions from major players in the global climate negotiation front.

IGES-TERI Round Table on International Climate Change Regime Beyond 2012, 26th October, 2010
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September 15, 2010 to
June 22, 2011
As part of the ongoing project on Post-2012 Climate Regime, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), Japan has been conducting research on the topics relating to climate change mitigation actions in developing countries. In this regard, IGES-TERI roundtable is conducted with an aim of providing a platform for exploring expert views on various nuances of Climate Policy Making in India. The roundtable will bring together experts from various key institutions to:

Workshop on Ceaner Liquid Fuel and Improved Vehicular Technology

March 2, 2011 to
June 22, 2011
This workshop would include a brief discussion on the developments so far on the improved fuel quality and vehicular technologies, and need for a future road map for continual improvement. The workshop envisages involving Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, which have a major role to play in taking the country forward towards cleaner liquid fuels.Ministry of Environment and Forests also have a specific role in improving environmental benefits in the transport sector and will be involved.

Air-quality monitoring and emission source apportionment study for Bangalore

March 1, 2006 to
June 15, 2011
TERI has initiated a study on source apportionment of particulate matter in the city of Bangalore. The objectives of the study are as follows.

EARTH DAY 2011

March 23, 2011 to
June 14, 2011
TERI in partnership with Department of Environment, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL) and Tetra Pak India Pvt Ltd organizeda week long activities in several schools of Delhi. Several competitions such as quiz, debate, photography and dance competitions were organized for students in Delhi and NCR to sensitize them on the theme ¿Forests for our future¿. The winners were felicitated at the Prize Distribution ceremony organized on the eve of Earth Day.

Mango, rice, and the island revolution

November 15, 2009 to
June 13, 2011
The origin of the project lies in the aspiration of a progressive group of farmers to preserve and improve farming, a traditional occupation that is now under threat from rising labour costs, decreasing profits and changes in societal aspirations.
The key challenge that was identified by this group of farmers is to find ways to increase earnings from farming and farm-related activities, with a view to sustaining agricultural activity in the village.

Cultural dimensions of biodiversity: Sacred Natural Sites

October 1, 2008 to
June 11, 2011
Sacred natural sites have proven importance for the biodiversity conservation in India. Some of the recent policies of biodiversity conservation such as Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and Amendments in Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 have created opportunities for the conservation of the SNS in their existing form along with local institutions.

Safeguarding of oil pipelines by controlling microbial induced corrosion through biotechnological approach

March 1, 2006 to
June 8, 2011
One of the major economical loss faced by the oil corporate are due to the corrosion in the pipelines. The internal corrosion of the pipelines is basically caused by MIC (microbial induced corrosion), negatively impacts the integrity, safety, and reliability of oil pipeline operations throughout the world. This microbial induced 'tuberculosis of the pile lines', as termed by the oil companies is of prime concern for the huge economic loss. Studies estimate that corrosion and deterioration caused by various mechanisms in recovery wells and pipes cost U.S. companies $117.8 billion per year.