Projects
Food and Land Use Coalition Engagement in India - Phase II
June 1, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Resource policy and governance
The Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) seeks to accelerate a transformation of the world's food and land use systems to better protect our natural environment; provide nutritious and affordable food; strengthen resilience and enhance the prosperity of people; and meet the global commitments of the SDGs, the CBD and the Paris Agreement.
Molecular breeding to develop resistance against anthracnose (fruit rot) in chilli
February 20, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Agriculture
Chilli anthracnose is one of the most devastating fungal diseases affecting the quality and yield production of chilli. In India, primarily, C. capsici and C. gleosporoides are the main Colletotrichum species causing major damage on the green as well as red ripe stages of chilli fruits.
Study on assessment of environment and economic impacts of use of washed coal for power generation
February 17, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Resource efficiency
The objectives of this project are to: (1) Understand the status of coal washing in India for non-coking coal; and (2) Assess environmental and economic impact on coal washing, transportation, power plant and any other area which is affected directly or indirectly.
Study on sustainable space heating solutions in buildings in Himalayan region
February 6, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Buildings
Global warming is causing a rapid rise in temperature in certain high-altitude zones, which include the Indian Himalayan region (IHR). Glacier melting in Himalayas will affect freshwater flows and have an adverse impact on biodiversity as well as human settlements and their livelihoods.
Creating Pan Himalayan Network for Climate Change Journalism
February 1, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Climate | Environment
The project will create a Pan Himalayan Network for Climate Change Journalism.
Decarbonisation of iron and steel sectors
January 30, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Energy
TERI suggests that it is possible to put the steel sector on a pathway to reduce emissions to near zero levels soon after 2050, making India the first country to industrialise while decarbonising its steel production.
Engagement of consultancy service to carry out assessment study of biofuel, biodiesel, ethanol and CBG in Northeast Region of India
January 22, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Renewable Energy
The overall objective of the proposed study to investigate the potential of different types of biomass in the North Eastern (NE) states of India.
Water quality improvement of Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati
January 20, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Water | Microbes
Physical examination of the Dighalipukhuri pond revealed trophic stratification and aquatic life including fishes. Realising the historical importance of the pond and aesthetics facilitation it was decided that natural remedial process would be helpful.
Technology Assessment Project in India (FY 2019)
January 16, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Energy Efficiency | Energy
TERI will be responsible for the following tasks and deliverables with full consultation with IGES: 1 Operating and strengthening JITMAP - To facilitate and assist the conduct of feasibility studies (FS) and meetings with stakeholders in India through but not limited - To arrange and join meetings with representatives of funding institutions, business associations, and government agencies in In
Certificate course in "Sustain and Enhance Technical Knowledge in Solar Energy Systems" at Guwahati, Assam under GSDP during the financial year 2019-20
January 15, 2020
| Ongoing project
| Environment
The objectives of this project are to: (1) provide training to 30 participants on solar energy systems to enhance their technical skills; (2) set up an 1 kW solar photovoltaic (SPV) power plant for demonstration and practical training; (3) create linkages of participants with solar energy vendors/agencies to enhance employability.<