Ongoing Projects

TERI - Hindustan Zinc Limited Partnership for Waste land Reclamation

July 1, 2024

| Land

| Sustainable Agriculture

Hindustan Zinc is the World’s largest and India’s only integrated zinc producer. The organization has collaborated with TERI for the development of a green belt over Jarofix Dump Site 2 at CLZS Chanderiya, Rajasthan. The project aims restoration of industrial wasteland using mycorrhizal technology to transform environmentally hazardous waste site into biologically active and ecologically stable area, contributing to sustainable land management and environmental protection.

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.

Building Climate Resilience in Smallholder Fish Farming

May 1, 2024

| Water

Fish production in India has witnessed tremendous growth, increasing from 0.75 million MT in 1950-51 to the current production of 1.41 million MT. Till 2000, marine fish production dominated India’s total fish production. However, Inland fisheries in India has seen a turnaround and presently contributes 70 per cent of total fish production. Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Assam, and Telangana account for around 83 per cent of the total inland fish production, with Andhra Pradesh alone accounting for around 34 per cent.

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.

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.

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

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.

Examining the Feasibility of Adopting Advanced Biofuels like MTBE and ETBE in India: Challenges and Opportunities.

November 1, 2023

| Pyrolytic Biofuels, Biochar & Green Chemicals

TERI and ACFA Launch Report on Oxyfuels to Accelerate India’s Clean Fuel Transition

TERI, with support from the Asian Clean Fuels Association (ACFA), launched a seminal report titled “Enhancing India’s Biofuels Programme: Examining the Role of Oxyfuels in India’s Clean Fuel Transition.” The publication highlighted complementary strategies India could deploy to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels by integrating fuel ethers into the national fuel strategy.

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.