Ongoing Projects

Preparation of State of Environment Report (SoER) - 2020 for the state of Punjab

October 8, 2021

| Environment

The main objective of this assignment is to prepare State of Environment Report - 2020, Punjab by mapping environmental, social and natural resource information and provide the information in the form of write-ups, maps, data tables, geo spatial maps, photographs etc.

Support to Start-ups and Innovators on Alternate Packaging Materials

September 28, 2021

| Waste

The aim of the work is to help GIZ better target the activities and develop a more comprehensive approach for the implementation of the Plastic Waste Management (Rules) 2016 and EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) framework while contributing to a circular economy.

Scope and Role of Natural Gas in Mitigating Industrial Air Pollution

September 6, 2021

| Air

Some of the main objective of this project are: 1. Study of existing emissions policies and regulations applicable for various industries and estimate the potential reduction in emissions (PM2.5, PM10, C02 SOX and NOX) due to replacement of solid (coal/pet coke) and liquid (FO, Diesel and LPG) fuels by Natural Gas (NG) in the identified polluted industrial areas/clusters. 2. Assessment of potential reduction in water and land pollution due to replacement of solid and liquid fuels by NG in the identified polluted industrial areas/clusters.

Carrying out Source Apportionment and Emission Inventory study for Rishikesh City, Uttarakhand

August 27, 2021

| Air

The objectives of this study are to: 1. Provide ground level concentration of air pollutants in different parts of the city. 2. Select emission factors for different categories of vehicles with due consideration to variations in fuel quality, technology, size and vintage of sources, control systems, etc. 3. Select appropriate emission factors for other non-vehicular sources viz. industries, industrial and domestic fuel combustion, roadside dust, construction activities, generator sets, etc.

Promoting Evidence based Awareness and Education to Safeguard Our Oceans

August 20, 2021

| Environment

The main objectives of this project are: 1. to sensitize and spread awareness on responsible behavior and actions to safeguard our oceans; 2. to build capacity of educators, influencers and decision makers to effectively impart knowledge and sustainable practices for a sustainable living and coexisting with our oceans; 3. to motivate, mentor, and implement technology-based solutions with students;

Revival of degraded ecosystem through ecological interventions – A Success Story of Muri, Jharkhand

August 1, 2021

| Land

From Waste to Wilderness: Restoring India’s Red Mud LandscapesBackground: The Environmental Challenge of Mining

Mining is a cornerstone of India’s infrastructure and economic growth, yet it leaves behind a significant environmental footprint. Beyond land degradation, mine overburden and waste are prone to erosion, often choking natural drainage systems and producing acidic runoff. The cascading effects—ranging from biodiversity loss and water depletion to air and soil pollution—impact both livestock and human health.

Opportunities, Risks and Governance for Deep Sea Mining in the Indo Pacific - Research Study and Virtual Round Table

July 1, 2021

| Environment

The purpose of this Grant is to support The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to undertake its proposed Research Study and Virtual Round Table on the ‘Opportunities, Risks and Governance for Deep Sea Mining in the Indo Pacific’. This supports Australia’s involvement in India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). The objectives of the AIIPOIP grant opportunity are to:

Opportunities, Risks and Governance for Deep Sea Mining in the Indo Pacific

July 1, 2021

| Water

Mineral resources in the Indo-Pacific represent a substantial opportunity to provide the materials required for economic development and the specialist minerals need for the energy transition. Licenses to extract minerals from Deep Sea Mining (DSM) to realise this opportunity are starting to be awarded in the Indo-Pacific. However, substantial risks exist if we do not increase the understanding of impacts upon the marine ecosystem in this nascent field.

Sustainable Livelihood through Carbon Finance and Agroforestry in Gorakhpur

July 1, 2021

| Land

Designed to enhance rural livelihoods while generating measurable climate benefits through agroforestry-based tree plantation, this initiative, focused on the Gorakhpur Forest Circle in Uttar Pradesh, leverages a robust collaborative framework with the state’s Forest Department to drive farmer mobilization and data collection.