Projects

Projects

Evaluation of Training Programmes conducted by the State Institutes of Rural Development in Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra & Gujarat.

March 2, 2009 to December 2, 2010
| Completed Project

The State Institutes of Rural Development (SIRDs) are State level Institutions for imparting training in the field of rural development to Rural Development functionaries and elected representatives of Panchayat Raj Institutions. The SIRDs, assisted by Central and State Governments, conduct demand-driven training programmes in diverse areas.

Greening young minds through experiential learning

March 1, 2009 to May 27, 2010
| Completed Project

The Objectives of this project were: 1/ Raise awareness and understanding about climate change issue amongst students and teachers of all disciplines. 2/ Focus on findings of IPCC to disseminate knowledge to students and teachers. 3/ Promote engagement on these issues with students in other parts of the country.

Energy Audit for GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited

March 1, 2009 to January 31, 2010
| Completed Project

Comprehensive Energy Audit for best utilization of energy and resource for GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited

Site-Wide Energy System Assessment and Plan - Universal Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Maldives

February 24, 2009 to June 22, 2009
| Completed Project

Objective of the project is to undetake cleaner production audit and design review of the four island resorts of Universal Enterprises Pvt Ltd, i.e., Kurumba, Huvafanfushi, Kuramathi Village, and Laguna in Maldives.

Scoping Study on Climate Change Induced Migration and its Security Implications in India''s Neighbourhood

February 16, 2009 to October 31, 2010
| Completed Project

This study seeks to throw light on the literature and stake holder perceptions on the linkage between climate change, migration and security in the Indian neighbourhood.

Vegetative and Micropropagation of Selected Clones of Seabuckthorn and Field Performance Evaluation in Arunachal Pradesh

February 15, 2009 to January 19, 2013
| Completed Project

The objectives of the project are:1/ Exploration of Seabuckthorn germplasm in Sikkim Himalayas2/ Micropropagation prootcol development of superior genotypes3/ Clonal Propagation through vegetative cuttings4/ Field performance evaluation of selected clones in 5 ha area

TERRAQUIZ - Environment Quiz show for school children

February 12, 2009 to April 30, 2009
| Completed Project

TERRAQUIZ is a 13-episode programme on the environment which is produced by TERI''s Film and Television Unit. It is the longest and was the first quiz programme based on the environment to be aired on Indian Television channels.  to National Geographical Channel.

Pre-Summit Side Event Climate Change, Glacier Melting, and Water Induced Disasters in the Himalayan Region: The Case of Riverine Floods 4 February 2009

February 4, 2009 to April 30, 2009
| Completed Project

Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS) 2009 Pre-Summit Side Event Climate Change, Glacier Melting, and Water Induced Disasters in the Himalayan Region: The Case of Riverine Floods

Pilot Project on solar PV based hybrid charging station for e-bikes

February 1, 2009 to December 27, 2011
| Completed Project

The proposed solar PV based hybrid charging station for e-bikes would consist of installed solar PV array in conjunction with grid and necessary charge controllers for charging the e-bikes. In addition the hybrid system would also have the option to charge buffer batteries for other applications.The objectives of the project are

Adaptation economics calculated

February 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011
| Completed Project

The aim is to improve the methodology for estimating the costs of adapting to climate change and to apply it to estimate these costs for India. Issues to be addressed in making such estimates are:1/ Getting better estimates of the impacts of climate change on individuals;2/ Allowing for autonomous adaptation to climate change;