Projects
SRF Project 2021: Strategic Research Fund Project in India
August 26, 2021
| Ongoing project
| Energy Efficiency
It consists of the following activities. 1) Sharing with IGES reference documents available about technologies, policies and measures to promote energy efficiency in two sectors of textile and foundry of the target states in India. 2) Conducting interviews with related stakeholders.
Promoting Evidence based Awareness and Education to Safeguard Our Oceans
August 20, 2021
| Ongoing project
| 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;
Climate Finance Study for India
August 10, 2021
| Ongoing project
| 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.
Just Transition: Understanding the implications of moving away from coal
August 1, 2021
| Ongoing project
| 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.
Just Transition
August 1, 2021
| Ongoing project
| Electricity and Renewables | Energy
Just Transition Framework for a Sustainable Future in India’s Coal Mining Regions
As India's energy mix diversifies, there is increasing attention on achieving a fair and equitable transition that considers the impacts on workers, communities, the environment, and related industries.
Accelerating Industrial Decarbonisation in India
July 28, 2021
| Ongoing project
| 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.
Opportunities, Risks and Governance for Deep Sea Mining in the Indo Pacific - Research Study and Virtual Round Table
July 1, 2021
| Ongoing project
| 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).
Opportunities, Risks and Governance for Deep Sea Mining in the Indo Pacific
July 1, 2021
| Ongoing project
| 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.
Preparation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Policy on nomination basis
June 29, 2021
| Ongoing project
| 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.
Rehabilitation and Closure plan for converting redmud dump
June 28, 2021
| Ongoing project
| 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).