Projects

Completed Projects

Molecular charaterization of elite bamboo germplasm

March 15, 2005 to
November 18, 2010
Bamboo is an important forestry species of India. India harbours the second-largest genetic resource of bamboo with about 23 genera and 136 species. Precious germplasm of bamboo is getting lost due to indiscriminate cutting of clumps. Therefore, conservation of germplasm through ex situ approach is urgently required. Germplasm collections of different bamboo species are being maintained at various national institutes and state forest departments. However, no information is presently available about the special attributes and genetic diversity of these germplasm collections.

DNA barcoding in Bambusa spp. using internal transcribed spacer region of the nuclear ribosomal RNA

February 15, 2007 to
November 18, 2010
The project aims at developing procedures for DNA Barcoding in Bambusa spp. (Bamboos) using internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of the nuclear ribosomal RNA

Pre Feasibility study for Solar PV plants in different states

May 3, 2010 to
November 15, 2010

The potential area identification is first and most important criterion for the success of any solar project. One of the clients is interested to put grid connected Solar PV plant (MW scale) of various capacities in different states. For this, broad solar radiation resource assessment is required to have go/no go decision. Second important thing is to analyze available center and different state level policies. In this project, potential areas (district level) were identified based on the solar radiation resource assessment in the selected states.

Non-energy use and CO2 emission - Phase III

October 15, 2004 to
November 5, 2010
The objectives are to (1) pool and analyse information on materials with completed pathways for production, use, and waste management such as solvents and lubricants; (2) draw conclusions about recommended activity indicators and emission factors based on comparative analyses; (3) create an increased awareness of the need for the harmonization of definitions of non-energy use in energy balances.

TERI-ITEC training program on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, 2008-09

August 1, 2008 to
November 3, 2010
This programme is one of the five courses being offered by TERI under the ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation programme) /Special Commonwealth Assistance for Africa Programme (SCAAP) of the Government of India. This course, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, will be held from 05 to 23 January 2009 for about 30 participants. The course aims to develop an understanding of existing and emerging renewable energy technologies, energy conservation and efficiency improvement techniques across various sectors.

Warming in the North East: developing adaptation strategies

March 10, 2008 to
November 2, 2010

The objective of the study is to undertake integrated impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation assessment of environmental degradation and climate change with respect to the water resources, forests, and livelihoods in the NER (north-eastern region) of India.

Climate change workshops with Journalism Students

November 8, 2009 to
October 31, 2010
Create awareness on climate change issues among the future journalists.

Scoping Study on Climate Change Induced Migration and its Security Implications in India''s Neighbourhood

February 16, 2009 to
October 31, 2010
This study seeks to throw light on the literature and stake holder perceptions on the linkage between climate change, migration and security in the Indian neighbourhood. While a lot has been written and said on the general linkage between climate change and security, and migration and security, relatively little has been written and said about the relationship between climate change induced migration and its security implications. Even less has been written and researched on this subject in the context of the Indian neighbourhood.

Patent pooling and access to knowledge: a case study of biotechnology

May 1, 2008 to
October 30, 2010
The main objective of this project is to assess the potential and feasibility for patent pooling to act as an effective mechanism to make biotechnology available in developing countries including its possible nature and institutional structure.

Study on local manufacaturing of Renewable Energy Technology Components in East Africa

December 2, 2009 to
October 28, 2010
This study should support the overall work of UNIDO in the area of Renewable Energy with a focus on two countries of East-Africa viz. Ethiopia and Uganda. The overall objective of this study will be to contribute towards strengthening the local manufacturing sector in East-Africa to produce renewable energy technologies and/or systems. The specific objective will be to identify, map, and prioritise components and/or systems for two renewable energy technologies over the short, medium and long term that could be manufactured in Ethiopia and Uganda.