Ongoing Projects

TERI EIACP Secures First Prize at National Evaluation Workshop 2025-26

March 17, 2026

| TERI Knowledge Resource Centre

TERI EIACP (Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme) secured the First Prize at the National Evaluation Workshop 2025-26 organised by Sulabh- International Institute of Health and Hygiene (IIHH)-EIACP and JNU-EIACP, under the aegis of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) from 15th-17th March, 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Green Certification for Self-Constructed Affordable Housing in India

February 16, 2026

| Buildings

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is implementing a technical assistance project to advance green certification for self-constructed affordable housing in India. The initiative focuses on households in the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Low-Income Group (LIG) segments, where a significant proportion of housing is developed through incremental, owner-driven construction.

TERI Advances Algae-Based Solutions for Poultry, Aquafeeds & Cattle Nutrition

February 11, 2026

| Sustainable Agriculture

Microalgae for Sustainable Animal Nutrition

TERI is harnessing the potential of microalgae to revolutionize animal nutrition, addressing the escalating demand for sustainable feed alternatives in poultry, aquaculture, and cattle rearing. Our research focuses on naturally resilient strains isolated from mangrove ecosystems. These strains are rich in high-quality proteins and essential omega-3 fatty acids—nutrients critical for the health and productivity of livestock and aquatic species.

Mission LiFE Youth Ambassador Programme

February 1, 2026

| Environment

The Mission LiFE Youth Ambassadors Programme is a collaborative initiative led by UNDP in partnership with TERI, designed to position young leaders and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) at the forefront of India’s sustainability transition.

Assessment of Environmental Compensation for the mining activities and Brick kiln units Located in the revenue villages of Perur Taluk

January 1, 2026

| Air

The Hon'ble High Court of Madras, through its order dated 10.01.2025 in WP Nos. 27356 and 28266 of 2022 and WMP Nos. 13292, 13294, 35572, and 3700 of 2024 have directed the concerned authorities to take prompt and decisive action regarding environmental violations. The Court has specifically mandated that fines be levied not with leniency, but through robust control measures based on a scientific assessment of environmental loss and damage.

C-SPOT: Assessment of Soil Carbon Sequestration Potential and Socioeconomic Impacts of APCNF

January 1, 2026

| Air

Post-Green Revolution Challenges

Fifty years after the Green Revolution, India is navigating "second-generation" agricultural challenges. Intensive, inorganic chemical-based farming has led to a decline in crop productivity, deteriorating soil health, and a loss of soil organic carbon. These systems have further resulted in ground and surface water pollution, increased pest incidence, and heightened water stress.

OTBL Campus Impact Challenge: A Youth Initiative for Creating Positive Spaces

December 27, 2025

| Environment Education

OTBL Campus Impact Challenge 2.0 - Encouraging Innovative Solutions for Environmental Sustainability in School Campuses

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in partnership with ONGC TERI Biotech Limited (OTBL), launched the ‘OTBL Campus Impact Challenge’ to inspire youth-led innovation for sustainability across Assam. Phase I of the initiative focused on engaging students from Higher Education Institutions to identify pressing sustainability challenges on their campuses and develop innovative, solution-oriented approaches.

Green Port Index and ESG-based Reporting for Indian Major Port

December 24, 2025

| Green Shipping

The Green Ports Rating Framework and ESG-Based Reporting for Ports project has been undertaken to support India’s maritime sector in its transition toward sustainable, resilient, and environmentally responsible port operations. Recognizing the need for a consistent and transparent approach to measuring sustainability performance, the initiative establishes a standardized framework to assess and benchmark ports on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) parameters.

Shore-To-Ship Power Business Model

December 20, 2025

| Green Shipping

The Shore-to-Ship Power (SPS) Business Model project focuses on developing a scalable, techno-economically viable, and policy-relevant framework for implementing SPS systems across major Indian ports. SPS enables berthed vessels to shift from fossil-fuel-based auxiliary diesel generators to grid electricity, resulting in significant reductions in fuel costs and emissions.

National Green Shipping Policy (NGSP)

December 20, 2025

| Green Shipping

The National Green Shipping Policy (NGSP) is an ongoing initiative led by the National Centre of Excellence for Green Ports and Shipping (NCoEGPS) to develop a comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework for India’s maritime sector. Aligned with India’s national climate goals and the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization commitments, the project aims to enhance environmental sustainability, global competitiveness, and climate resilience of Indian shipping.