Ongoing Projects
Improving urban air quality by facilitating piloting of clean air zones
July 2, 2024
| Transport
| Air
The development of a detailed CAZ (clean air zone) plan would focus on measures related to traffic and transportation (such as pedestrianization, cycle tracks, and EV mobility), urban planning (land use plans, heritage conservation), emission control, air quality monitoring and dust control. Through this plan, the program seeks to prioritize solutions based on emission reduction to enhance air quality in the study area. This approach aligns with sectoral sustainability goals by addressing environmental, social, and economic aspects of urban air quality improvement.
Simplifying Sustainability: A Radio Campaign with 92.7 BIG FM
May 22, 2024
| Environment
| Climate Change
'Simplifying Sustainability’ is a radio campaign from The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in association with 92.7 BIG FM.
The initiative aims to make sustainable practices easier to understand and implement in everyday life.
Skill Development and Awareness Programmes
January 8, 2024
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Climate Change
| Energy
| Transport
| Energy Efficiency
| Waste
| Resource Efficiency & Governance
| Environment
TERI Knowledge Resource Centre (TERI KRC), is committed to fostering sustainable development and empowering individuals through innovative skill development and entrepreneurship programs. Over the years, we have conducted several residential skill development and online entrepreneurship development training programs, focusing on solar energy and waste management.
Impactful Training Programs:Residential Skill Development Programs
Knowledge Products & Services
January 5, 2024
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Climate Change
| Transport
| Water
| Buildings
TERI Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) is the primary repository and gateway to support learning, research and intellectual stimulation. It offers a wide range of information resources and products that are customized to meet and fulfill the specialized information need and demand of the users. The services offered by KRC are primarily grouped into four distinct categories.
OTBL Campus Impact Challenge: A Youth Initiative for Creating Positive Spaces
December 27, 2023
| Water
| Forest & Biodiversity
| Waste
| Health & Nutrition
| Environment
| Energy
| Climate Change
| Environment Education
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in partnership with ONGC TERI Biotech Limited (OTBL), launched a project , ‘OTBL Campus Impact Challenge’ – an initiative for the youth and by the youth for creating positive spaces. OTBL CIC was based on the belief that young people must be engaged in ideation, innovations, and action that will ensure the nation's holistic development and contribute to SDGs locally.
Assessment of Environmental Compensation for the Brick Kiln Units Located in Thadagam valley, Coimbatore
December 22, 2023
| Air
| Environment
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has imposed environmental compensation for 185 brick kiln units located in Thadagam region of Coimbatore district for causing damage to the environment. Subsequently, aggrieved by the same the Brick Kiln units filed writ petitions against the Board's proceeding before the Hon'ble High Court of Madras.
The Hon'ble High Court of Madras vide order dated 27.04.2023 in WP No. 34793 of 2022 has directed the following among other;
Green Harmony: Nurturing Eco Awareness
December 12, 2023
| Sustainable Habitat
| Environment
India, a nation abundant in natural resources and steeped in traditional wisdom, displays a rich history of harmonious coexistence with the environment. Its cultural fabric, customs, and festivals all draw upon age-old traditions, reinforcing a deep connection to the natural world. India has been a devoted advocate for climate justice, embracing eco-friendly, inventive, and sustainable practices over the decades. Even today, a significant portion of the population relies on traditional medical approaches.
SDG Blueprint for Sustainable Agriculture
November 29, 2023
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Environment
| Resources & Sustainable Development
| Centre for Sustainable Development Research & Leadership
The study aims to develop an SDG Blueprint to inform integrated approaches on sustainable agriculture at the national level in India. It is crucial that the lenses of sustainable development, climate action, value chains and multi-stakeholder approaches be considered for sustainable agriculture to contribute towards food security, livelihoods, and ecosystem integrity. The SDG Blueprint which focuses on the national policy interface between SDGs and sustainable agriculture to inform policy and praxis.
An assessment of socio-economic impacts due to meltwater variability in Himalayan states
October 19, 2023
| Water
This research project aims to develop the Melt Water Vulnerability Index (MWVI) for better management of water resources and increasing livelihood resilience in the three states of the Indian Himalayan Region.
Local Air Quality Management Plan (LAMP)
October 18, 2023
| Air
| Sustainable Habitat
| Environment
| Climate Change
The air pollution effect is perennial to the local vendors who are present near the monument and are impacted due to the outdoor air pollution near the monument. Thus, apart from the initiatives to curb air pollution, it is also essential to create awareness about the issue amongst the people whose existence depends on the monuments. Thus, an awareness drive along with the EDF to sensitize these people about the issue, its impacts and individual initiatives that can help in reducing the health impacts and subsequently the impact of air pollution on the monument.