Headquarters
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Darbari Seth Block, Core 6C,
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003, India
India is dealing with multiple environmental issues, with the most pressing of them all being air pollution. The issue of air pollution is not just limited to degrading the health of Indian citizens and the economy, but it also poses dangers to cultural heritages.
GREEN Olympiad is a leading school-based initiative of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The journey started in 1999 as India’s premier environment quiz for school students.
Enhanced Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Recovery
Main objective(s): To revalidate the enhanced biological methane from coal seams
This project aims to engage and support identified stakeholders through technical inputs on green budgeting for the Union Territory of Puducherry.
By assessing the carbon footprint of India's defence sector, the project aims to recommend technology interventions such as simulator-based training to cut down the sector's GHG emissions while retaining the training efficacy of defence personnel
Background
Entrepreneurship Development Programmes are the need of the hour and essential to deal with the prevalent unemployment issue arising in India, especially after COVID-19. Currently, in India, the need for an entrepreneurship program is more potent than ever. Entrepreneurship can actualize the potential of budding minds and boost the economy manifold.
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has imposed environmental compensation for 185 brick kiln units located in Thadagam region of Coimbatore district for causing damage to the environment. Subsequently, aggrieved by the same the Brick Kiln units filed writ petitions against the Board's proceeding before the Hon'ble High Court of Madras.
The Environment Education and Awareness (EEA) Area at The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has designed a summer programme that enables school students to gain knowledge, enhance their skillsets and obtain access to resources and networks to strengthen their competencies on issues related to environment and sustainable development.
Transportation plays a pivotal role in the economic an social development of a country, carrying men and materials, such as- carriage of raw material and finished product; minerals; food and other essential products; and services, opening new avenues of employment opportunities.