Ongoing Projects
Promoting Evidence based Awareness and Education to Safeguard Our Oceans
August 20, 2021
| Environment
The main objectives of this project are: 1. to sensitize and spread awareness on responsible behavior and actions to safeguard our oceans; 2. to build capacity of educators, influencers and decision makers to effectively impart knowledge and sustainable practices for a sustainable living and coexisting with our oceans; 3. to motivate, mentor, and implement technology-based solutions with students;
Climate Finance Study for India
August 10, 2021
| Climate Change
The objective of the project is to support the Climate Change Finance Unit, Economic Division, DEA under the Ministry of Finance for its climate finance discourse at international representations. It is realized that the current definition of climate finance is not conducive to supporting India with its climate goals and the international climate finance is coming much shorter than required.
Just Transition: Understanding the implications of moving away from coal
August 1, 2021
| Energy
It is the need of the hour to take a closer look at the fossil-fuel economy, environment, people, market opportunities and other players/stakeholders. An action research agenda in the coal producing belts could create a ground for further reflection and trigger a futuristic worldview that envisages greater inclusion and equity. While transitioning to the envisaged non-fossil fuel economy in time, it is crucial to map implications of coal phase-out and create a blueprint for a proactive planning and an inclusive, fair and humane transition.
Accelerating Industrial Decarbonisation in India
July 28, 2021
| Energy Efficiency
This programme aims to build an evidence base and agree on a roadmap for industrial decarbonisation in key sectors by 2024. The sectors include Iron & steel, cement and related micro, small and medium enterprises. The programme envisions to achieve it through relevant frameworks including policies, low carbon technologies, finance and adequate corporate commitment. Major activities to be undertaken are: Developing targets and sectoral roadmaps for low carbon transition in key industries;
Opportunities, Risks and Governance for Deep Sea Mining in the Indo Pacific
July 1, 2021
| Water
Mineral resources in the Indo-Pacific represent a substantial opportunity to provide the materials required for economic development and the specialist minerals need for the energy transition. Licenses to extract minerals from Deep Sea Mining (DSM) to realise this opportunity are starting to be awarded in the Indo-Pacific. However, substantial risks exist if we do not increase the understanding of impacts upon the marine ecosystem in this nascent field.
Opportunities, Risks and Governance for Deep Sea Mining in the Indo Pacific - Research Study and Virtual Round Table
July 1, 2021
| Environment
The purpose of this Grant is to support The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to undertake its proposed Research Study and Virtual Round Table on the ‘Opportunities, Risks and Governance for Deep Sea Mining in the Indo Pacific’. This supports Australia’s involvement in India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). The objectives of the AIIPOIP grant opportunity are to:
Preparation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Policy on nomination basis
June 29, 2021
| Environment
Solid waste management (SWM) has become an issue of immediate importance in Goa, which is rapidly urbanizing. Many factors, such as waste amount and composition, awareness and attitudes of stakeholders, access to collection, institutions and legislations in place; that vary from place to place must be considered in the design of a SWM system. Single use plastic, in particular, is a grave problem in Goa, which is known as an international tourist destination.
Rehabilitation and Closure plan for converting redmud dump
June 28, 2021
| Land
The objective of this project is to develop green cover, in order to reduce mud erosion and windblown dust during the summer season. The specific objectives are to: 1. Ensure that the green belt restoration, helps in filtering out the rainwater, thereby improving the water quality (pH neutral).