Headquarters
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Darbari Seth Block, Core 6C,
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003, India
Ongoing Projects
PACT-Digi-PULSE: Partnering for Advancing Carbon-Neutral Transitions Using Digital Twin Based Planning for Urban Living and Sustainable Environment for the city of Thoothukudi
March 26, 2025
| Transport
| Cities
Project Overview
India is experiencing rapid economic growth and is among the fastest growing economies globally. Over the past two decades, the country has witnessed substantial expansion driven by accelerated urbanisation. According to the United Nations, more than 50% of India’s population is expected to be reside in cities and towns by 2050, reflecting the pace of urban transition.
Sampling, Characterization, and BMP Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste from Rajkot and Ahmedabad City Municipal Corporations for CBG Plant Installation
November 15, 2024
| Cities
| Resources & Sustainable Development
| Waste
| Energy
Project Overview: Waste Characterization and Biomethanation Potential of MSW in Ahmedabad and Rajkot
Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL) partnered with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). The study focused on the physical and chemical characterization of waste, alongside the evaluation of its biomethanation potential.
The analysis involved MSW samples collected from critical hubs in Gujarat:
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
| Environment and Public Health
| 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.
Integrated Urban Climate Action for Low-Carbon & Resilient Cities (Urban-Act)
September 5, 2023
| Sustainable Habitat
| Cities
The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing an unprecedented wave of urbanization, with over half of its 2.2 billion people currently residing in cities. Already constituting half of the world's urban population, projections suggest that this number will grow by 50% by 2050, resulting in even greater infrastructure needs and escalating carbon emissions.
Transformative Climate Action using Participatory data driven decision making platforms (T-CAP)
December 26, 2022
| Cities
India is undergoing rapid urbanization, with its urban population expected to surpass its rural population by 2031. This process has been accompanied by a gamut of social, economic, and environmental changes, including increased greenhouse gas emissions and the potential for greater vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. One of the main challenges Indian cities are facing as they grapple with adversities is the need to adapt to extreme weather events. These events can have significant impacts on public health, economic productivity, and infrastructure.
Urban Living Lab for Sustainable and Smart Cities in India
January 1, 2020
| Sustainable Habitat
| Cities
Under this project, TERI is working on multiple facets of cities, including sustainable mobility, urban flooding management, and data-driven planning and governance.
Webinars Series on Mainstreaming Urban Climate Action
November 1, 2019
| Cities
TERI, in collaboration with the European Union International Urban Cooperation programme, are delivering a capacity building programme on 'Mainstreaming Urban Climate Action'. The programme includes four webinars with resource modules focusing on building the capacity and knowledge of practitioners in urban local bodies (ULBs), policy experts, researchers, scholars, and university students.
Health and Air Pollution Policy in India
December 1, 2018
| Environment
| Environment and Public Health
| Cities
The main objective of this project is to produce three policy modules in the areas of health and air pollution policy in India under the direction of the leadership team of the Collaborative Clean Air Policy Research Centre.