Ongoing Projects
Endocrine Disruptors in Indian Food: minimizing children exposure and fostering a safer space for agriculture and food market (EDIFY)
December 1, 2017
| Environment
| Sustainable Agriculture
| Health & Nutrition
The main objectives of this project are to: i) conduct a comprehensive assessment of exposure of the Indian population to endocrine disrupting substances (EDS)through the diet (food and water); ii) assess climate and anthropological drivers controlling levels of EDS in drinking water and agricultural products; iii) identify sound risk reduction measures and management options for reducing exposure to EDS;
Evaluation of modelling techniques for air quality management in Delhi
November 5, 2017
| Air
The project aims to use established modelling techniques for spatial mapping of air pollutants in the city of Delhi using the data of existing monitoring stations. The spatial maps will provide information about air pollutant levels in all locations of the city. This will help in identification of air pollution hotspots in the city in order to take corrective actions. The project also aims to test the air quality models for forecasting at certain locations, which will help in generating public advisories.
Development of sludge free, clean, green and cost-effective technology at bench-scale for treatment of textile and dyeing industry effluent
July 18, 2017
| Waste
| Environment
The main objectives of this project are: 1. To develop a bench scale photocatalytic reactor (PCR) specifically targeting such organic dyes which are in dissolved state, highly toxic, recalcitrant/non-biodegradable in nature and constitution, present in the effluent of textile & dyeing Industry.
Roadmap and action plan for implementation of a market based instrument for GHG reduction for the MSW sector in India
July 9, 2017
| Climate Change
| Waste
This Assignment will involve following two components: (i) Designing of a new Market Based Mechanism (MBM) with the following key steps: (a) Baseline assessments and setting the scope; (b) Determining and setting mitigation targets along with time-frame; (c) Ensuring market stability through design features like a price collar; (d) Setting up an oversight and compliance mechanism to enforce the target; (e) Stakeholder discussions and buy-in; and (ii) Providing policy recommendations and roadmap for implementation of the select MBM.
Strengthening Non-state Climate Action in the Global South
July 1, 2017
| Climate Change
| Environment
This project aims to fill two crucial gaps in the world's response to climate change by generating an evidence base to expand the participation and leadership of climate action by cities, companies, civil society groups, and other sub/non-state actors in the Global South, as well as the effectiveness of such action.
Consultancy Assignment to study “Economic Rate of Return for various Renewable Energy Technologies”
June 7, 2017
| Energy
| Environment
The project objective is to study the Economic Rate of Return (ERR) for various Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in India. The study comprises determination of Financial Rate of Return (FRR) for various RETs (solar/wind/biomass/ small hydro etc.) based on primary research and estimation of ERR based on secondary research of socio-economic costs and benefits from each RET, e.g. savings in carbon emissions, local air pollution, avoided health impacts, employment generation etc.
Traffic and air quality in India: Technologies and attitudes (TAQIITA) (Indo-Finland collaborative project)
June 2, 2017
| Air
| Environment
Fine particulate matter is the pollutant of most concern in developing countries today on the basis of exposure, toxicity, and ambient concentrations. Two major contributors in transport to fine particulate air pollution are diesel vehicles and two-stroke engine gasoline vehicles. Due to strong motorization, India has become one of the biggest emitters of atmospheric pollutants. The country's fuel consumption in the transport sector has approximately doubled in every ten years since 1980.
Preparing action plan against air pollution in Ludhiana, Punjab
June 1, 2017
| Environment
The main objectives of the proposed study are to: a. measure air pollutants concentrations (criteria pollutants) at different area categories of Ludhiana city b. prepare grid-wise emission inventory accounting for various pollution sources in Ludhiana city c. project emission inventories for future under different control options d. conduct source apportionment study of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) e. preparation of an air quality action plan after prioritising of control options
Comprehensive Village Development Plan (CVDP) for Matmora Gaon Panchayat
May 3, 2017
| Environment
Creating a Comprehensive Village Development Plan (CVDP) for Matmora Gaon Panchayat, Lakhimpur district, Assam concentrating on investment in community resources, common natural resources, water management activities, and small village infrastructure that would directly enhance local livelihood activities undertaken by SHGs or other village level institutions, household level vital amenities that help improve social status, energy, sanitation, drinking water etc.
Green Olympiad - 2017
May 1, 2017
| Water
| Environment
The project aims to organise the environmental quiz competition - Green Olympiad - in schools all over India for senior and junior students.