Projects
Study on indoor air quality at three offices of WHO in Delhi (Nirman Bhawan, BKK and NPSP)
June 21, 2011 to February 24, 2012
| Completed Project
Indoor air quality is an area of increasing concern not only in rural households burning biomass fuel but also in urban buildings as it impacts the health, comfort, well being, and productivity of building occupants.
Life cycle analysis of transport modes
June 20, 2011 to July 18, 2012
| Completed Project
The aim of the study is to conduct a life cycle analysis of different modes of transport to estimate their impact on energy consumption and carbon emissions. Specific study objectives include: - To develop a methodology for life cycle assessment of the selected modes of transport
Field testing of WHO’s Generic Research Protocol for assessing potential association between Climatic Factors and Malarial incidence using a retrospective approach at selected site(s) in India
June 15, 2011 to May 15, 2012
| Completed Project
The primary objective of this retrospective study is to explore the potential relationship between climatic factors and malarial incidence through statistical analysis of meteorological and health data for selected site(s) in India by adopting and suitably customising the guidelines provided in the Generic Research Protocol developed by the WHO.
Sensitization, Education and Awareness on Recycling for a Cleaner Habitat
June 15, 2011 to June 21, 2012
| Completed Project
Project SEARCH aims at instilling good waste management practices amongst students and teachers and through them to the larger school community. It focuses on the core issue of ‘waste’ and creates interlinkages with the current patterns of lifestyle and consumption.
Carbon Governance at Sub-national Level in India
June 15, 2011 to April 4, 2012
| Completed Project
The project aims to conduct a study on carbon governance at sub-national level in India conducive to measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction by urban planning in relevant sector.
Climate and Development Research Review
June 6, 2011 to November 15, 2012
| Completed Project
The 2011 Climate and Development Research Review is that it will provide an expert summary of the best research on key aspects of climate and development worldwide in a readable and informative format. This publication will be something that policy advisers will want to use and disseminate to colleagues, as essential background reading to support their decision making.
Detailed Project Report for setting up clean energy enabled multi-utility charging stations for enhanced livelihood opportunities
June 3, 2011 to September 30, 2011
| Completed Project
The technology proposed for the project is a clean energy based integrated multi-utility charging station that utilizes the locally available renewable energy resources to generate electricity. The charging stations will be located near the energy utilization points in villages to provide electricity services as per the needs of the community.
Promoting Green Entrepreneurship for a Low-Income Community in Hyderabad
June 1, 2011 to February 21, 2012
| Completed Project
The objective of this project is to impart environmental skill training to the women members (from low-income strata) for livelihood generation.
IGES Capacity Building for New Market Mechanisms in India
May 26, 2011 to June 22, 2012
| Completed Project
The objective of this project is to promote development of potential emission reduction in large energy intensive sectors with a view to the CDM reform and new market mechanisms.
Integration of green economy with energy security issues
May 15, 2011 to June 15, 2012
| Completed Project
The concept of 'green economy' has received significant international attention in the past few years due to the widespread dissatisfaction with the current economic paradigm where material wealth is increasing at the expense of growing environmental risks, wasteful use of resources and widening social disparities.