Completed Projects

Special studies for sustainable groundwater management in urban area of Lucknow

December 1, 2018 to

March 31, 2020

| Water

The study finds that the groundwater exploitation in Lucknow is 17 times more than the rate of recharge and projects a decline in the water table in various areas of the city

Developing Strategies for Control of Air Pollution in India and its Cities

June 26, 2018 to

March 31, 2020

| Air

As part of India's efforts to curb air pollution, the project provides technical assistance to MoEF&CC on the National Clean Air Action Programme.

Impact Assessment of increasing solar PV penetration into the Indian electricity distribution grid

September 1, 2016 to

February 29, 2020

As a part of its efforts to decarbonize the power sector, India has an ambitious plan for achieving 175GW of installed capacity from renewable energy sources, comprising 100GW of solar including 40GW of rooftop solar PV. In order to ensure safe and secure operation of the distribution network, it is necessary to critically assess the likely impact of solar rooftop penetration whose output is variable in nature. The nature and complexity of technical and operational issues would vary depending upon the relative magnitude, local utilization & grid characteristics.

Climate Transparency activities in seven G20 countries

April 1, 2018 to

February 29, 2020

| Climate Change

The project aimed to enhance availability of credible, concise and comparable information as a basis for stakeholder engagement, policy change and higher ambition in G20.

All information produced under the project will be published and made available through the website www.climate-transparency.org

Water Conservation through Rejuvenation of Pond with Participatory Community Engagement

January 1, 2018 to

December 31, 2019

| Water

Water is a prerequisite for all the development activities and its conservation and efficient management needs to take center stage for sustainable development. India faces major challenges with declining per capita water availability and stands stressed with rising water demand mainly from the already competing agriculture, domestic and industrial sectors. In order to respond to these growing challenges, it is imperative that water conservation interventions should be mandated as an integral part of water use and management in India.

TERI to help Tetra Pak formulate strategies to reduce number of straws getting disposed in India

September 23, 2019 to

December 9, 2019

| Waste

Straws, found with portion beverage carton packs, are the last mode of carrying hygienic beverages /drinks to our body. Though there are numerous benefits of having a straw with the beverage pack, yet the mismanagement of plastic waste collection had posed subsequent impacts, through micro and nanoplastics, on our environment.

Climate Adaptation & Services Community (CASCO)

October 1, 2015 to

November 30, 2019

| Climate Change

| Environment

CASCO will especially focus on long-lasting cooperation in the field of climate change adaptation by creating a community of European and Indian researchers and innovators. CASCO consists of a total of 5 European and 4 Indian core partners, with a wide range of network partners. The consortium is strongly rooted in earlier cooperation on climate change and water issues in India.

Does the air quality from the crop residue burning in the close proximity to residential areas adversely affect respiratory health?

November 16, 2018 to

November 15, 2019

| Air

Crop residue burning (CRB) is a recurring problem, especially during the months of October-November, in the north-western regions (Punjab, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh) of India. In 2018, TERI initiated a study to assess the rise in cases of respiratory illnesses with a corresponding increase in PM2.5 concentrations in the farming community of six villages in Patiala district of Punjab.