Environment Education
The Environment Education and Awareness Division focuses on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) through engaging future citizenry and academicians in capacitiy building initiatives and cutting-edge research. The programs spearheaded by EEA strive to create interdisciplinary learning environment, facilitate an understanding of innovation in sustainable practices and develop competencies in young people to integrate sustainability in thought and practice.
Our Focus
New in Environment Education
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India
- Ministry of Education, Government of India
- Ministry of Culture, Government of India
- United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Geneva
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), New Delhi
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), New Delhi
- U.S. Consulate General Chennai
- European Union Delegation to India
- Central Board of Secondary Education
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
- Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
- State Council of Educational Research and Training, Goa
- Council on Energy, Environment And Water (CEEW)
- GIZ, India
- RMZ Foundation
- Sony India Software Centre Private Limited
- Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
- The John D and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
- Titan Company Limited
- Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in India
- Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
- National Council for Science & Technology Communication
- Central Zoo Authority
- Embassy of Italy
- Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, Government of Karnataka
- U.S. Consulate
- Joe Fenn (Evergreen Story Inc.)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Limited
- Department of Science and Technology
- TATA Steel Foundation
- BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL)
- TATA Power Limited
- United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
- Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
- Foreign and Commonwealth office
- M/s Bharti Infratel Limited
- Power System Operation Corporation (POSOCO)
- Jamshedpur Utilities and Services Company Limited (JUSCO)
The Environment Education Awareness (EEA) Division has made significant strides since its inception in 2002. Promotion of environmental literacy across India, Middle East and South Asia and engagement of over 2 million students and communities has been undertaken through a variety of innovative projects and activities. By implementing hands-on educational programs and workshops, EEA has fostered a deeper understanding of environmental issues among students and educators alike. These initiatives not only equip participants with essential knowledge about sustainability but also inspire them to take action within their communities.
- 2200000+ Participants
- 24 Countries represented
- 30000+ Schools
- 36 Indian states & UTs
- GREEN Olympiad was presented at 12th World Environment Education Congress 2024 at Abu Dhabi.
- Ocean Matters: Safeguarding Our Oceans, a joint initiative of U.S. Consulate General Chennai and TERI was presented at COP28 in Dubai, UAE in December 2023.
- Youth Climate Conclave (YCC) was selected as one of the 70 projects and was showcased in the fifth edition of the Paris Peace Forum in Paris, 2022.
- UNESCO’s Key Partner for the ESDfor2030 for the Priority Action Area on empowering & mobilizing youth from 2020 - 30.
- Member of the International Expert Networking Group on ESD called ‘ESD-Expert Net’ led by Engagement Global – Service für Entwicklungsinitiativen, Germany since 2011.
- Recognized as a Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) by UNU since 2008.
- Project FLOW was conferred with Pad Man Award 2018, constituted by Yuva Unstoppable.
- Recipient of ‘The Wenhui Award’ for Educational Innovation in 2012, from UNESCO - APEID and the National Commission of the People’s Republic of China for Project SEARCH.
- Recipient of ‘The Manthan Award (South Asia)’ in 2011, issued jointly by the Ministry of Information and Technology, Government of India, and Digital Empowerment Foundation for the project ‘Climate EduXchange’.
- TERI-NCSTC Eco Next Investigation for Youth: Focused on using science to solve environmental issues while engaging youth in eco-activities.
- Green Hackathon (2018–19): Showcased problem-solving using technology to address environmental challenges in Bengaluru.
- WASH Education in Bengaluru Schools: Brought sustainable WASH practices in selected government schools to set examples for others.
- Green Olympiad: India’s leading environment quiz and education initiative since 1999 by TERI.
- Youth Climate Conclave: EU-India youth initiative with competitions on climate action.
- Domestic & Commercial Survey: Survey conducted under the MacArthur project.
- Consultancy – Rain Water Harvesting: Titan’s initiative to become water-neutral with TERI’s support and training.
- Educational Program – Barapullah Drain: Awareness through local water system education.
- Promoting Science & Health Communication: Capacity building for school students and linked communities.
- Online Green Bootcamp for Children: Virtual eco-education platform.
- CZA Campaign - RoaR (Wildlife Week 2020): Human-animal relationship awareness campaign.
- GO4Youth: Sustainability awareness among youth through educational outreach.
- Change Makers for Climate Action (CCA): Youth engagement in climate change solutions.
- Evaluation Studies – SBM-G & JJM: Studies to promote sanitation, cleanliness, and water conservation in rural areas.
- Safeguard Our Oceans Project: Awareness and education to promote responsible ocean behavior.
- Future Climate Leader Program: Handbook development and school masterclasses on climate change.
- Programme LEAD: Internship curriculum for school students for civic knowledge and skills.
- POSOCO Awareness Campaign: Energy efficiency awareness through peer-led student engagement.
- Clean Air Project – India: Empowered youth to improve air quality and public health.
- Air Pollutants Inventory near Monuments: Promoted environmental awareness among communities near heritage sites.
- Urja Arpan: Advocated for energy-efficient practices to reduce wastage and promote sustainability.
