Completed Projects
Sustainable Farming for Livelihood enhancement through affordable technologies for small land-holding farmers in hilly areas of Uttarakhand
February 14, 2023 to
February 14, 2025
| Sustainable Agriculture
The project, ‘Farming Sustainability for Livelihood Enhancement through Affordable Technologies for Small Land Holdings Farmers of Hilly Areas of Uttarakhand’ seeks to promote eco-friendly and sustainable agricultural techniques that mitigate environmental impact, ensuring the long-term health of the land and preserving biodiversity. Introducing modern techniques will empower farmers to optimize their resources, increase efficiency, and adapt to changing climatic conditions, bolstering resilience in uncertain times. The project is designed to foster community engagement and participation.
Aligning agriculture and diet in the Himalayas through action research (AADHAR)
January 1, 2021 to
January 31, 2025
| Health & Nutrition
SAHeLEE, a project initiated by FOLU India, aims to improve the consumption of safe and nutritious food from locally grown grains, seeds, nuts, and fruits in Mukteshwar, a village located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. ‘Sahelee’ means ‘friend’ in the Hindi language and, instinctively, one of our first steps was to connect and form relationships with the local community to better understand their nutrition-based habits and challenges.
Comprehensive Assessment of Job Impacts and Skill Gaps of Transitioning from ICE to Electric Trucks
July 1, 2023 to
December 31, 2024
| Energy
| Transport
Globally, road vehicles contribute 20% of CO2 emissions, yet trucks, which account for less than 1% of total road vehicles, contribute around 35% of those emissions. India's automotive sector plays a significant role in the country's economy, contributing 7.1% to GDP and providing direct and indirect jobs to approximately 1.9 crore people. With rising demand for mining, construction, infrastructure, and freight transportation, heavy-duty truck production is expected to increase significantly in India.
Assessment of Community Benefits from E-Bus Operations
March 1, 2024 to
December 31, 2024
| Energy
| Transport
As India continues its transition toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation systems, electric mobility has emerged as a critical pathway for reducing emissions, improving urban air quality, and enhancing the quality, reliability, and accessibility of public transport. The growing emphasis on low-carbon mobility and the electrification of public transport fleets reflects national priorities related to climate mitigation, energy efficiency, and inclusive urban development.
Climate Change and Health: Review of Evidence for the Indo-Pacific Region
December 20, 2022 to
November 30, 2024
| Climate Change
The Indo-Pacific region is grappling with climate-induced shifts in weather patterns, characterized by rising temperatures and increased precipitation. These changes are contributing to a surge in respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, vector-borne illnesses like dengue, and mental health disorders. Projections indicate that adverse weather incidents in the region will intensify, leading to increased occurrences of heatwaves, floods, and droughts; and further aggravating existing environmental challenges.
Preparation of DPR for Just in Time arrival of Ships and Port Logistics
August 10, 2023 to
November 9, 2024
| Transport
TERI is undertaking a study in the maritime sector as a part of the National Centre of Excellence of Green Ports and Shipping with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and the Port Authorities of Paradip, V.O.C. and Deendayal. The study aims to identify current procedures of port calls and suggest recommendations for the implementation of Just-in-Time arrival based on case studies across the world. It also aims to quantify the difference of savings in fuel consumption and emissions in a regular port call vs Just-in-Time port calls.
Develop an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for RSD Project and Shahpurkandi Dam Project and Design Flood Review of Ranjit Sagar Dam Project
November 3, 2023 to
September 29, 2024
| Climate Change
The primary objective of the project is to develop an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the Ranjit Sagar Dam (RSD) and Shahpurkandi Dam (SPKD) in accordance with the latest guidelines issued by the Central Water Commission (CWC), New Delhi. These guidelines outline the key components required for an effective EAP, including notification flowcharts, emergency detection and classification protocols, inundation mapping, and strategies for emergency preparedness and implementation.
Scaling up of Solar PV in Chitarpur sewing cluster of Ramgarh, Jharkhand
February 14, 2024 to
August 13, 2024
| Energy
| Energy Access
Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) sanctioned the scale-up project to TERI for the dissemination of Hybrid Solar PV Solutions to energize the stitching machines linked with motors by covering 150 women sewing entrepreneurs in the Chitarpur sewing cluster of Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. This project was an extension of the pilot project which was completed successfully by covering 50 women sewing entrepreneurs. The aim of the scale project included the following deliverables:
Meghalaya Traditional Knowledge Portal
April 2, 2022 to
August 2, 2024
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Forest & Biodiversity
| Sustainability Driven Knowledge Projects
TERI and BRDC with support from North Eastern Council, Shillong implemented a project titled “Preservation and Protection of Traditional Knowledge – Documentation Initiatives in North East Region India”. The study aimed to identify, document, preserve, safeguard and promote forms of Traditional Knowledge (TK) that existed and are still practiced at the community level. Promote TK among Youth through collaborative awareness program, and study the possibility of integrating it in formal educational curriculum.
Regulation Resource Repository for Solar Energy
May 24, 2023 to
May 31, 2024
| TERI Knowledge Resource Centre
| Knowledge Repositories & Information Centre
The Regulation Resource Repository for Solar Energy serves as a comprehensive data repository for all regulations in ISA member countries relating to solar energy.