Ongoing Projects

Rethinking Packaging: Aluminium as Sustainable Packaging Solutionns in India - A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment Study

June 15, 2022

| Resources & Sustainable Development

Background

The beverage packaging industry has been one of the fastest growing industries of CAGR of more than 5%. Easy access to hyper and super markets in the region has pushed up consumption of beverages. The South Asia and India in particular have witnessed robust growth of more than 20%.

Preservation and Protection of Traditional Knowledge: Documentation Initiatives in North East, India

March 27, 2021

| Resources & Sustainable Development

The study aimed to identify, document, preserve, safeguard and promote forms of Traditional Knowledge (TK) that existed and are still practiced at the community level. Promote TK among Youth through collaborative awareness program, and study the possibility of integrating it in formal educational curriculum.

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.