Ongoing Projects

Towards more sustainable and regenerative rainfed agriculture in India and Ethiopia

January 1, 2021

| Resources & Sustainable Development

FOLU India Sustainable Rainfed Agriculture Programme (FISRAP) is part of the FOLU Coalition and World Resources Institute programme – “Towards More Sustainable and Regenerative Rainfed Agriculture in India and Ethiopia - An effective approach to sustainably transform agricultural practices and deliver social and economic co-benefits”, a project supported by IKEA Foundation.

Opportunities and challenges for a Blue Economy in Asia-Pacific region in COVID 19 world

August 21, 2020

The scope of blue economy is viewed as a holistic development paradigm that aids economic growth and development in parallel focuses on resource efficient and sustainable utilization of marine resources. Since the exploitation of coasts and oceans has been increasing in the past few decades due to factors like growing global population, mounting pressure on the existing resource base and increasing access to coastal and marine environments, it has now become evident to follow a path of sustainable development through blue economy.

India's Pathway to Sustainable, Secure, and Resilient Economy

August 1, 2020

| Resources & Sustainable Development

The blue economy strategy encapsulates economic development, maritime security and sustainable development of marine resources for inclusive development.

The significance of oceans for the global economy is immense and the progress of blue economy will depend on the achievement of sustainable development. The blue economy strategy encapsulates economic development, maritime security and sustainable development of marine resources for inclusive development.

Green Budgeting for the State of Bihar

June 29, 2020

| Resources & Sustainable Development

TERI has provided inputs to the foundational process for green budgeting in Bihar and is advising the state government on tagging of budget heads with SDGs

Developing a carbon neutral resource efficient strategy for Ladakh UT

April 21, 2020

The overall objective of the project is to develop a climate resilient and resource efficient green development strategy for Ladakh. A strategy which supports and balances economic growth and social inclusiveness and preserves the rich ecological diversity of the region.

Study on assessment of environment and economic impacts of use of washed coal for power generation

February 17, 2020

The objectives of this project are to: (1) Understand the status of coal washing in India for non-coking coal; and (2) Assess environmental and economic impact on coal washing, transportation, power plant and any other area which is affected directly or indirectly.

Securitization of climate change: issues for global and national security

October 1, 2019

| Resources & Sustainable Development

In recent times, with the end of the Cold War, non-traditional security issues such as global pandemics and climate change have been securitized. The response to the COVID-19 outbreak shows how security establishments around the world have been involved in activities such as rescue, control, prevention and even cure. The United States Department of Defense, for instance, has army researchers who are working and collaborating to develop rapid COVID-19 testing technology and vaccines.

Creating an integrated resource efficiency policy for India - with public input

January 27, 2019

| Resources & Sustainable Development

TERI prepared the 'Reference Document towards Developing an Integrated Resource Efficiency Policy for India' in consultation with the Resource Efficiency Cell of the MoEFCC