Ongoing Projects

Punjab: Pilot Implementation of Direct Benefit Transfer for Electricity (DBTE) to Agriculture

September 27, 2023
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Water

The project aims to address and provide solutions towards three-dimensional interlinked challenge of declining ground water, increasing electricity consumption and rising fiscal burden of power subsidy on agriculture. In order to achieve the said objective, the project intends to help Government of Punjab and Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) pilot the DBTE scheme in three selected feeders in Punjab and refine the scheme on the basis of the learnings from this pilot for its wider implementation across Punjab.

Unlocking wastewater treatment, water re-use and resource recovery opportunities for urban and peri-urban areas in India

September 27, 2023
| Water

The project focuses on unlocking wastewater treatment, water reuse and resource recovery opportunities for urban and peri-urban areas in India. In collaboration with Central, State and local stakeholders and supported by industrial partners, the project aims to deliver cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions for the treatment and reuse of wastewater with resource recovery. The objective is to create policy and social support for innovative technologies and concepts through stakeholder engagement.

Gender-Just Transition: 'Establishing women as critical stakeholders in India’s just energy transition: Evidences from Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh'

September 21, 2023
| Energy

Coal continues to remain the mainstay of India’s energy portfolio mix. The climate change considerations and the increasing competitiveness of cleaner sources of energy are likely to increase the momentum of the transition towards non-fossil fuel-based sources. According to an estimate, this move would impact approximately 13 million people who are dependent on coal either directly or indirectly for a livelihood.

Manuals for Energy Efficient Retrofit of Existing Buildings in Different Climatic Zones of India

September 20, 2023
| Buildings
| Sustainable Habitat
| Energy

India is a diverse country with diverse energy consumption patterns in different sectors. Among these sectors, the building sector consumes around 38% (~208 mtoe) of India’s total annual primary energy consumption and 31% (296 TWh) of the total annual electricity consumption. Within the commercial sector, the current built-up area is roughly 1.4 billion square meters.

National Level Health Vulnerability Assessment and develop a Framework for Monitoring and Evaluation of the National Action Plan for Climate Change and Human Health (NAPCCHH)

September 18, 2023
| Health & Nutrition

Climate change has become a major concern in India, with the country experiencing several adverse effects that have impacted public health in various ways. Some of the key health challenges related to climate change in India include vector-borne diseases (VBDs), heat stress, water-borne diseases (WBDs), extreme weather events, and air pollution-related diseases. Such climate change induced diseases are termed as climate sensitive diseases (CSDs).

SAHeLEE: Striving for Advancement in Health and improved quality of Life through Entrepreneurship and Education

September 18, 2023
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Health & Nutrition

This project aims to strengthen sustainable agricultural practices and reintroduce local nutrient-dense products into the diets of the community, with a strong focus on climate sensitivity.

The Role of Water Quality in Early Child Nutrition: A Case Study in Uttarakhand

September 12, 2023
| Health & Nutrition

Undernutrition is a global public health problem especially in children below the age of 5 years. It can affect various aspects of children’s development such as physical and mental development. It can be seen in the form of wasting, stunting or underweight. Water is an essential component of healthy growth and development, and ensuring access to clean water, adequate sanitation, and good hygiene is crucial for early childhood nutrition.

#75ReelsforCelebratingIndia

September 5, 2023
| Sustainable Habitat

A youth engagement programme to celebrate positivity and patriotism to promote culture

The programme titled, #75ReelsforCelebratingIndia was concluded with a National Youth Forum on November 21, 2023. This programme was conceptualized to honour 75 years of India's independence as well as the illustrious history of its people, culture, and accomplishments. The programme was implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, under the umbrella of Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav initiative.

Integrated Urban Climate Action for Low-Carbon & Resilient Cities (Urban-Act)

September 5, 2023
| Sustainable Habitat
| Cities

The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing an unprecedented wave of urbanization, with over half of its 2.2 billion people currently residing in cities. Already constituting half of the world's urban population, projections suggest that this number will grow by 50% by 2050, resulting in even greater infrastructure needs and escalating carbon emissions.

Support to Government of Uttar Pradesh for establishment of Strategic and Policy Advisory Unit for Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Programme (UP CAMP)

September 4, 2023
| Air

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) with support from the Clean Air Fund and Bloomberg Philanthropies aims to provide strategic and policy support to the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of Uttar Pradesh to ensure that the activities within UP CAMP are streamlined and designed in the most efficient ways to drive the achievement of NCAP targets across the 17 non-attainment cities in the State.