Projects

Achieving a Just Transition in India with an Effective Carbon Credit Trading Scheme

December 15, 2025

| Ongoing project

| Energy

India has operationalized the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), notified in June 2023 under the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022, establishing a domestic carbon market that builds on the earlier Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) framework.

Study on comparative assessment of vehicular fuels in India’s energy transition: A multi- dimensional approach

December 5, 2025

| Ongoing project

| Energy

India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, relies on fossil fuels for about 80 per cent of its energy needs, with coal dominating electricity generation (70 per cent) and expected to grow further despite renewable expansion targets. At the same time, India has committed to significant decarbonization goals, including a 47 per cent reduction in emissions intensity by 2035.

Ocean Matters: Safeguarding Our Oceans

December 1, 2025

| Ongoing project

| Education for Youth Empowerment

Future-In-Charge: Skilling Program for India’s Charging Infrastructure

December 1, 2025

| Ongoing project

| TERI Knowledge Resource Centre

The adoption of electric vehicles in India is steadily increasing, driven by growing environmental awareness, supportive government policies, and subsidies. Among the key enablers of this transition, such as access to finance and consumer awareness, the availability of robust charging infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and structured training play a crucial role.

Third party evaluation of works undertaken during the period 2022-23 to 2023-24 under Haryana Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management Planning Authority (CAMPA)

November 6, 2025

| Ongoing project

| Forest & Biodiversity

Beginning in November 2025, TERI has been assigned to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of works, including previous maintenance executed under the Haryana CAMPA in the years 2018–2023.

Enhancing women’s empowerment as employees and entrepreneurs in decentralised renewable energy

September 20, 2025

| Ongoing project

| Energy Access

India’s transition toward climate-resilient and decentralized renewable energy (DRE) systems presents a significant opportunity to advance inclusive development. Across rural and peri-urban regions, DRE technologies are increasingly being promoted to improve energy access, strengthen livelihoods, and support climate adaptation.

Evaluation of MGIRED Training Programme

September 19, 2025

| Ongoing project

| Land

The Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Energy and Development (MGIRED) is a Karnataka government-supported institution focused on rural energy, sustainability, and natural resource management through training, research, and advisory services.

The Green School Project 2.0: Empowering Education for a Greener Tomorrow

September 2, 2025

| Ongoing project

| Energy Efficiency | Water | Waste | Sustainable Habitat | Environment | Energy | Climate Change

The Green School project 2.0 is a pioneering collaboration between the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and TERI. This initiative aims to foster critical thinking, interdisciplinary learnings, and a profound understanding of environment conservation values amongst the students studying in schools operating in Tata Steel operational areas.

State-Level Policy Dialogue on Advancing Inclusive Fisheries Governance for SDG 14 Towards Sustainable, Equitable, and Resilient Blue Growth

August 27, 2025

| Ongoing project

| Resources & Sustainable Development

The Global Context: A Race Against Time

Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water) focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources while ensuring equitable access for coastal communities, particularly small-scale fishers.

Advancing Inclusive Fisheries Governance for SDG 14

August 27, 2025

| Ongoing project

| Water | Environment

Towards Sustainable, Equitable, and Resilient Blue Growth

The Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water emphasizes the conservation and sustainable use of ocean and marine resources.