Ongoing Projects
Supporting Enhancement in India's NDC Ambition
December 1, 2019
| Climate Change
Under this project, TERI will provide policy-relevant, cutting-edge research and analysis and thought leadership required for supporting an enhancement in India's NDCs under the Paris Agreement.
Economic Valuation of the Ecosystem Services of National Zoological Park, New Delhi
November 21, 2019
| Forest & Biodiversity
TERI's study highlights that the total economic value of the five ecosystem services in Delhi Zoo is estimated to be INR 422.76 crore. This study is 'first of its kind' for habitats such as zoological parks in India.
Study for measuring biofuels potential in India
November 15, 2019
The landscape of biofuels in India is complex and evolving fast, with a growing variety of conversion pathways from raw biomass to final energy end-use. The broad objective of the study is to collect and list selected potential sources of biofuels energy flows in India at the national level and develop time series data of selected biofuels in India.
Rethink Plastic: UNEP-TERI joint initiative in Mumbai region
November 15, 2019
| Waste
Known for its rich marine biodiversity, South and Southeast Asia are becoming hotspots of plastic leakage. Regional coordination and collaboration are critical for managing plastic waste, both on land and in water.
Webinars Series on Mainstreaming Urban Climate Action
November 1, 2019
| Cities
TERI, in collaboration with the European Union International Urban Cooperation programme, are delivering a capacity building programme on 'Mainstreaming Urban Climate Action'. The programme includes four webinars with resource modules focusing on building the capacity and knowledge of practitioners in urban local bodies (ULBs), policy experts, researchers, scholars, and university students.
Market Consultation - Expert support to E4 India work
November 1, 2019
| Energy Efficiency
| Energy
The broad set of activities of this assignment would be as follows: (1) Provide in-depth analysis of the multiple benefits of energy efficiency in India; (2) Provide in-depth analysis on industrial energy efficiency in India; (3) Provide in-depth analysis on buildings energy efficiency in India; (4) Provide in-depth analysis on energy efficient cooling in India; (5) Provide in-depth analysis and expert advice on market based mechanisms and the promotion of energy services; (6) Provide substantive in-depth analysis and relevant energy efficiency expertise
Clean Air Project India
November 1, 2019
| Air
Air pollution is a global concern contributing to a wide range of health risks. According to the World Health Organisation data, around 7 million people die worldwide every year from exposure to the polluted air. More than 80% of people living in urban areas are exposed to concentrations higher than the level recommended by the WHO. India is one of the countries that are severely affected by air pollution. More than half of the world's twenty most polluted cities are located in India.
Refurbishment of computer laboratories and existing market infrastructures
October 30, 2019
The project aims in providing the local communities safe and sustainable market places, which will subsequently boost their business to a great level. The existing market spaces are not structured and 90% of the vendors put up their stalls by the roadside, thereby making it very unsafe for trade. The project thereby aims to provide two concrete market infrastructures at Rani Development Block.
Solid waste management exposure workshops for the officials of ULBs and elected representatives under Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) Phase IV (2019 - 2020) Cluster No. 02 and No. 11
October 24, 2019
| Environment
The main objectives of the workshops are to: (1) recognize the issues, challenges and constraints of Solid Waste Management; (2) understand the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016; (3) awareness on various approaches, technologies, and their financial implications; (4) plan to implement solutions in their city; (5) achieve capacity building of ULB staff for implementing the plans; (6) sensitization on Swachh Survekshan 2020.