Projects

Completed Projects

Report to People on Environment

January 19, 2010 to
March 31, 2011
The Report to People on Environment is being prepared for Ministry of Environment and Forests. The report will present the state of the environment of the country and initiate public debate on their inclusion in issues related to environment management in the country.

ITEC course on climate change and sustainability

October 20, 2009 to
March 31, 2011
The training course is organised for the ITEC participants supported by the MEA for providing an understanding of the various aspects of climate change and its implication for sustainability.

Collaboration with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Business action on climate change

November 13, 2008 to
March 31, 2011
Activity IX: Business Action on Climate Change
Norwegian Partners: Business houses, Business councils, Consultancy firms

For the past several years, TERI has been addressing issues related to sustainable development with the Indian industry, by setting up TERI-BCSD (Business Council for Sustainable Development) India, which is currently a network of 98 of the most prominent, motivated and environmentally conscious corporates.

Removal of financial and institutional barriers in mainstreaming the biomass gasifier systems for thermal applications in India

October 1, 2007 to
March 31, 2011
A major portion of energy is consumed in the SMiE sector to meet the low-grade thermal energy requirements such as water heating, steam generation and hot air generation. Reducing the consumption of fossil fuels and efficient utilization of locally available biomass are priorities of the Government of India. Recently TERI has initiated a pilot financing of biomass thermal gasifier systems through the TERI Licensee manufacturers.

Lighting a Billion Lives in service of Biodiversity Conservation

April 1, 2010 to
March 18, 2011
LaBL is reaching national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across the country to strengthen the existing institutions for biodiversity conservation. Solar charging stations provide sufficient incentive to village communities residing around these nature reserves to work in accord with the forest departments as well as local NGOs working towards conservation.

GCN: Low Carbon Jobs and Finance
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July 15, 2009 to
March 16, 2011
This project is a part of the GCN's 2009/10 research programme. It focuses on assessing the economic opportunities presented by the transition to a low carbon future. The aim of the project is three fold:

1. To show and estimate the scale of the potential for job creation in key, low carbon industrial sectors in India
2. To demonstrate the interlocking nature of low carbon employment opportunities using international analysis of how global value and supply chains in low carbon sectors

National Level Panel Discussion on 'Climate Change and Sustainability of Himalayan Ecosystem’
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December 1, 2010 to
March 16, 2011
International Mountain Day designated by United Nations (UN) and led by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) offers an opportunity to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build partnerships that may bring positive change to the world's mountains and highlands.

Study on Potential Areas of Technological Collaboration between India and Japan and Identification of Key Barriers to Enhanced Technology Transfer

January 14, 2011 to
March 13, 2011

TERI in partnership with Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd. (MUMSS) has engaged in a project with the aim to accelerate cooperative activities involving introduction of new technologies, between India and Japan towards promoting the uptake of low-carbon technologies.

Framing a blueprint for the turnaround of power sector in Jammu and Kashmir
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January 1, 2009 to
March 13, 2011
The several operational inefficiencies and the large revenue gaps in the power sector of Jammu and Kashmir have hampered the financial stability of the sector. Following which, the Power Development Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir commissioned TERI to carry out an assessment of technical and financial performance of the power sector in the state in 2009, which is characterized by operational inefficiencies and develop a roadmap for turnaround.

Design and monitor rainwater harvesting implementation at BSES grid station in Common Wealth village

August 3, 2009 to
March 11, 2011
The aim of the project is to provide an action plan and design for implementation of rainwater harvesting and water conservation measures at BSES Power Station in Commonwealth Village, New Delhi.

Specific objectives of the project are:

a) Lower operating costs by reducing dependence on tankers and DJB piped water supply

b) Give BSES greater ownership and control over its water supply

c) Decrease the environmental impact of BSES power station with regards to Water.