Environment Education

Themes

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

Education for Youth Empowerment

Strategic Communication for Sustainability

New in Environment Education

Our Expertise (EYE)

Training and capacity building

Educating children and youth

Evaluation studies

Community impact activities

Networking with academia

Activity-based education

Communication and outreach

Citizen science

Curriculum support

Our Expertise (SCS)

Training and capacity building

Community impact activities

Activity-based education

Communication and outreach

Citizen science

Behaviour change

2200000+

Participants

24

Countries Represented

30000+

Schools

36

Indian States & UTs

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.

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: The project looked at science as a necessary means to mitigate and solve present and emerging environmental problems.
Green Hackathon - Academic Year 2018-19: Promoted and showcased critical thinking and problem solving skills amongst students to address environmental issues using technology.
Demonstrating and Sustaining WASH Education in Select Government Schools of Bengaluru.
Green Olympiad: India’s premier environment quiz initiative for school students started in 1999.
Youth Climate Conclave: A kick-off event for EU-India Youth engagement on climate change.
Conducting Domestic and Commercial Survey under MacArthur project.
Consultancy work on Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) & Water Positive initiatives for Titan Company Limited.
Educational Program on Barapullah Drain – India.
Promoting Science & Health Communication through Outreach and Capacity Building of School Students and Linked Communities.
CZA campaign - RoaR (Respect and Revive) during Wildlife Week 2020.

GO4Youth: Environmental awareness and sustainability linked choices amongst youth.
Change Makers for Climate Action (CCA): Engaging and empowering youth towards climate action.
Evaluation studies on the implementation of SBM-G and JJM Scheme.
Promoting Evidence Based Awareness And Education To Safeguard Our Oceans.
Sub-project for “The Future Climate Leader Program”.
Programme LEAD: Internship curriculum for school students.
The Power System Operation Corporation (POSOCO): Awareness on sustainable energy usage within school communities.
Clean Air Project – India: Supporting awareness and action for improved air quality.
Air pollutants emission inventory around monuments in India.
Urja Arpan: Promoting energy conservation and sustainable electricity consumption.