Publications
GREEN Olympiad: A Case Study to Augment Learning through Non-formal Education
Research Paper
| September 12, 2025
With an increase in human aspirations and urbanization, development is happening at a largely unsustainable pace. Hope still resides in the power of education to offset unsustainable actions by promoting Environmentally Responsible Behaviour (ERB) amongst our younger citizenry. ERB can put knowledge into practice, thereby ensuring sustainable environments, healthy communities, and social cohesion. Through programmes like GREEN Olympiad, students are sensitized to enhance their knowledge levels and pave the way to become environment-conscious citizens.
Let’s Electrify- Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption and Awareness in India
Policy brief
| September 9, 2025
This position paper seeks to build foundational awareness and understanding of electric vehicles (EVs), with an emphasis on accelerating their adoption in India. The analysis focuses on the private vehicle segment, as highlighted in a study by TERI, that projects a substantial rise in personal vehicle ownership, making it a critical area for electrification.
GIS & Machine Learning Based Approaches to Assess Forest and Biodiversity Vulnerability Under Climate Stress: A Case Study from Assam, India
Research Paper
| September 4, 2025
The study presents an integrated geospatial and machine learning framework to assess forest and biodiversity vulnerability in Assam, India, under projected climate stress scenarios. Using multi-source remote sensing datasets and climate variables, the work applies GIS-based spatial modeling and machine learning algorithms to identify climate hotspots, evaluate forest resilience, and highlight biodiversity-rich yet highly vulnerable landscapes.
EV Charging in India: Ecosystem Perspectives and Skilling Opportunities
Policy brief
| September 3, 2025
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) today unveiled a landmark whitepaper on skilling for EV charging infrastructure at Mercedes-Benz Sustainability Dialogue India 2025. The whitepaper highlights the critical role of charge point operators (CPOs)–the backbone of EV charging infrastructure–in driving India’s transition to electric mobility.
Emerging Technologies and Debates: Nano-agri-inputs and Products
Article
| September 2, 2025
Nano-agri-inputs could be the next big leap in sustainable farming, with the ability to boost yields and cut emissions—but their real-world impact will rest on scientific rigour, careful regulation, and farmer trust.
Sericin-based ‘green’ and sustainable biomaterial for waste-water purification as a bioremediation strategy
Research Paper
| August 25, 2025
Silk protein sericin is a natural polymer extracted from the silkworm Bombyx mori, known for its eco-friendliness and biocompatibility. Silkworm cocoons, mainly composed of silk fibroin, possess excellent adsorption capabilities. The porous and fibrous nature of the cocoon provides a large surface area, offering a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to synthetic adsorbents and water treatment due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability.
Atmospheric Water Generation – A Sustainable Solution for Bihar’s Water Challenges
Article
| August 22, 2025
Atmospheric Water Generators are systems that extract water from moisture present in the air. They work on the principle of condensation — cooling humid air to collect water droplets — which are then filtered, mineralized, and made fit for human consumption.
India’s Green Diplomacy Could Be Its Biggest Soft Power Tool Yet
Article
| August 19, 2025
Natural resource conservation isn’t just an environmental concern; it’s a geopolitical one.
Gloomy Skies, Choked Lungs – An Unseen Battle for Clean Air
Article
| August 8, 2025
Air pollution is a complex issue, rooted in everything from urban planning and industrial policy to individual choices and political will.
Integrated assessment of ecological sustainability of urban and peri‑urban agricultural practices in Kolkata Metropolitan Area, India using Analytic Hierarchy Process
Research Paper
| August 8, 2025
Urbanization presents multifaceted challenges to urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA), disrupting the ecological balance and food security in rapidly expanding metropolitan regions. The Kolkata Metropolitan Area (KMA) of India exemplifies these challenges, with its UPA system being increasingly pressurized by urban sprawl and environmental degradation. Within the broader discourse on sustainable urban food systems, prioritizing the ecological integrity of UPA is critical for promoting community resilience.