Revival of degraded ecosystem through ecological interventions: A success story of Muri, Jharkhand
September 30, 2024
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In this article, Dr. Syed Arif Wali, Senior Fellow and Associate Director and Dr. Jitendra Vir Sharma, Senior Director, Land Resources Division, TERI, discuss the project that TERI implemented to convert the alkaline HINDALCO plant in Muri, Jharkhand, into a green zone. The project involved the provision of technical assistance in soil amendments, plantation protocols, and water conservation techniques.
Carrying capacity study for Goa coast in progress: Goa minister Aleixo Sequeira
July 2, 2024 |
July 2, 2024
The Hindustan Times
The Goa government is in the process of conducting a carrying capacity survey for the coastal belt with the help of the National Institute of Oceanography to understand the environmental impacts of the state's tourism industry, state environment minister Mr Aleixo Sequeira said on 2 July 2024 during the 50th anniversary function organised by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Is pine the real ‘Villain’ in the Uttarakhand forest fire saga?
June 28, 2024 |
June 28, 2024
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Mr Yogesh Gokhale, a biodiversity expert and senior fellow with the New Delhi based The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) says that the invasive nature of pine, which is causing significant changes to the landscape of Himalayan forests, cannot be ignored. Multiple types of pine can be found in the Himalayan region, but the Chir Pine specifically poses a significant concern. It is significantly changing the composition of the forest landscape in Uttarakhand. The regeneration of species, namely the Oak, is being impeded due to the presence of pine needles on the ground.
TERI to set up institute in Guwahati to conserve Eastern Himalayan natural resources
June 27, 2024 |
June 27, 2024
Mint
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is planning to set up an institute in Guwahati in collaboration with the government of Assam to conserve natural resources in the eastern Himalayas, one of the world's most biodiversity-rich regions, a top official said. This comes after TERI, an independent, not-for-profit this February announced that it would set up a world class institute on energy transitions in Hyderabad in collaboration with the union power ministry. Setting up a second institute in Guwahati is another step in that direction.
Pine needle power projects to check Uttarakhand forest fires prove to be inadequate
May 24, 2024 |
May 24, 2024
The Hindu
Despite the potential, there are many challenges on the ground in Uttarakhand's forests that result in only a miniscule proportion of the available pine needles being collected. Experts have said despite the potential, there are many challenges on the ground in Uttarakhand's forests that result in only a miniscule proportion of the available pine needles being collected.
AAU signs MoU on carbon financing project to benefit farmers
May 11, 2024 |
May 11, 2024
The Hills Times
The Assam Agricultural University signed a memorandum of understanding with TERI and ReNew Power Synergy Private Limited to work on a project to plant one crore trees in 10 districts of the state for carbon financing to benefit farmers.
