Ongoing Projects
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
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.
The Green School - Advancing a Step Towards Sustainable Behaviour
November 23, 2023
| Energy Efficiency
| Water
| Waste
| Sustainable Habitat
| Environment
| Energy
| Climate Change
The Green School Initiative launched in April 2017 by Tata Steel Foundation and TERI aims to promote behaviour change for environmental conservation and develop resilience among vulnerable communities through driving school ecosystems by exploring curriculum linkages, operationalizing action projects and capacity-building activities on four broad themes: Energy, Water, Forest & Biodiversity, and Waste and their interlinkages with Climate Change and Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030.
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.
Communication planning, awareness campaigns, and product development for the Cities Combatting Plastic entering Marine Environment (CCP-ME)
October 18, 2023
| Cities
| Land
| Waste
| Environment
| Climate Change
The plastic industry has profoundly impacted our world, enhancing living standards, hygiene, and nutrition, especially in developing nations. Rapid urbanization, a growing middle class, and industrialization have fuelled plastic consumption across various sectors like automotive, construction, electronics, healthcare, and textiles. However, the environmental challenge is significant, as plastic does not naturally decompose.
School Awareness as part of CAP India
October 18, 2023
| Cities
| Air
| Sustainable Habitat
| Environment
| Energy
| Climate Change
The alarming levels of air pollution in major cities across India have raised serious concerns about public health. It is a problem that demands a united effort, spanning global, national, regional, and individual levels, to combat. The Clean Air Project (CAP) in India, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is a crucial initiative aimed at improving air quality, enhancing well-being, and mitigating climate change impacts.
Developing a Glacio-Hydrological Model and IWRM Plan for a Selected Sub-basin in the Central Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India
October 5, 2023
| Water
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is implementing a programme of ‘Strengthening Climate Change Adaptation in the Himalayas (SCA-Himalayas)’, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), NITI Aayog, Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the state governments from couple of years in India.
State of Waste Management Report
October 4, 2023
| Waste
TERI in partnership with The Incubation Network and Be Waste Wise (BWW) developed the State of Waste Management Report outlining current waste management practices carried out by selected cities and also puts forward the best practices undertaken by other cities in the country. The report provides recommendations to city governments for effective municipal solid waste at the city level and also includes a gap analysis from the discussions held through the workshop and public sessions held as a part of the initiative.
E-Learning Platform
October 3, 2023
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Climate Change
| Microbes
| Transport
| Cities
| Energy Efficiency
| Resources & Sustainable Development
| Water
| Buildings
| Energy Access
| Land
| Forest & Biodiversity
| Waste
| Air
| Resource Efficiency & Governance
| Health & Nutrition
| Sustainable Habitat
| Environment
| Energy
TERI is committed to offering expert training across various research fields to enhance the skills of both professionals and students. These courses aim to provide individuals eager to expand their knowledge and competencies in the sector with access to cutting-edge information.