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Ongoing Projects
Study on comparative assessment of vehicular fuels in India’s energy transition: A multi- dimensional approach
December 5, 2025
| Energy
India’s road transport sector is undergoing a significant transition, with electrification, natural gas, conventional fuels and emerging low-carbon technologies expected to coexist across different vehicle applications. However, the suitability of a fuel or technology varies considerably across vehicle segments and depends on factors such as vehicle characteristics, utilisation patterns, infrastructure availability, ownership economics, environmental performance, technology maturity and the stage of transition.
Agroecological Region (AER) Based Variations in Soil Carbon Sequestration Potential (C-SPOT) vis-à-vis carbon credit of Natural Farming (CCNF) in Andhra Pradesh
December 1, 2025
Funding Agency: Rythu Sadhikara Samstha (RySS), Andhra Pradesh Community-Managed Natural Farming (APCNF), and KfW Development Bank
Future-In-Charge: Skilling Program for India’s Charging Infrastructure
December 1, 2025
| TERI Knowledge Resource Centre
The adoption of electric vehicles in India is steadily increasing, driven by growing environmental awareness, supportive government policies, and subsidies. Among the key enablers of this transition, such as access to finance and consumer awareness, the availability of robust charging infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and structured training play a crucial role.
Third party evaluation of works undertaken during the period 2022-23 to 2023-24 under Haryana Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management Planning Authority (CAMPA)
November 6, 2025
| Forest & Biodiversity
Beginning in November 2025, TERI has been assigned to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of works, including previous maintenance executed under the Haryana CAMPA in the years 2018–2023.
Enhancing women’s empowerment as employees and entrepreneurs in decentralised renewable energy
September 20, 2025
| Energy Access
India’s transition toward climate-resilient and decentralized renewable energy (DRE) systems presents a significant opportunity to advance inclusive development. Across rural and peri-urban regions, DRE technologies are increasingly being promoted to improve energy access, strengthen livelihoods, and support climate adaptation.
Evaluation of MGIRED Training Programme
September 19, 2025
| Land
The Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Energy and Development (MGIRED) is a Karnataka government-supported institution focused on rural energy, sustainability, and natural resource management through training, research, and advisory services. It conducts capacity-building programs for diverse stakeholders, including local representatives, self-help groups (SHGs), youth, and government officials, with the aim of enhancing awareness and skill development. However, the absence of a structured follow-up system has limited insights into training outcomes.
The Green School Project 2.0: Empowering Education for a Greener Tomorrow
September 2, 2025
| Energy Efficiency
| Water
| Waste
| Sustainable Habitat
| Environment
| Energy
| Climate Change
The Green School project 2.0 is a pioneering collaboration between the Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) and TERI. This initiative aims to foster critical thinking, interdisciplinary learnings, and a profound understanding of environment conservation values amongst the students studying in schools operating in Tata Steel operational areas.
State-Level Policy Dialogue on Advancing Inclusive Fisheries Governance for SDG 14 Towards Sustainable, Equitable, and Resilient Blue Growth
August 27, 2025
| Resources & Sustainable Development
The Global Context: A Race Against Time
Sustainable Development Goal 14 (Life Below Water) focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources while ensuring equitable access for coastal communities, particularly small-scale fishers. Key targets include addressing overfishing and Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing (Target 14.4), expanding marine conservation areas (Target 14.5), reforming harmful subsidies (Target 14.6), and strengthening market access for artisanal fishers (Target 14.b).
Advancing Inclusive Fisheries Governance for SDG 14
August 27, 2025
| Water
| Environment
Towards Sustainable, Equitable, and Resilient Blue Growth
The Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water emphasizes the conservation and sustainable use of ocean and marine resources. Its targets include preventing overexploitation of fish stocks, conserving coastal and marine ecosystems, eliminating harmful fishing subsidies, and ensuring equitable access for small-scale fishers. Collectively, these objectives aim to promote sustainable fisheries, biodiversity conservation, and inclusive governance to safeguard ocean health and enhance coastal livelihoods.