Ongoing Projects

Just Transition

August 1, 2021

| Electricity and Renewables

| Energy

Just Transition Framework for a Sustainable Future in India’s Coal Mining Regions

As India's energy mix diversifies, there is increasing attention on achieving a fair and equitable transition that considers the impacts on workers, communities, the environment, and related industries. To address this, TERI has developed a Just Transition Framework, informed by extensive research in India's eastern coal-belt and engagement with diverse stakeholders.

Just Transition: Understanding the implications of moving away from coal

August 1, 2021

| Energy

It is the need of the hour to take a closer look at the fossil-fuel economy, environment, people, market opportunities and other players/stakeholders. An action research agenda in the coal producing belts could create a ground for further reflection and trigger a futuristic worldview that envisages greater inclusion and equity. While transitioning to the envisaged non-fossil fuel economy in time, it is crucial to map implications of coal phase-out and create a blueprint for a proactive planning and an inclusive, fair and humane transition.

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.

Accelerating Industrial Decarbonisation in India

July 28, 2021

| Energy Efficiency

This programme aims to build an evidence base and agree on a roadmap for industrial decarbonisation in key sectors by 2024. The sectors include Iron & steel, cement and related micro, small and medium enterprises. The programme envisions to achieve it through relevant frameworks including policies, low carbon technologies, finance and adequate corporate commitment. Major activities to be undertaken are: Developing targets and sectoral roadmaps for low carbon transition in key industries;

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.

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:

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.

Preparation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Policy on nomination basis

June 29, 2021

| Environment

Solid waste management (SWM) has become an issue of immediate importance in Goa, which is rapidly urbanizing. Many factors, such as waste amount and composition, awareness and attitudes of stakeholders, access to collection, institutions and legislations in place; that vary from place to place must be considered in the design of a SWM system. Single use plastic, in particular, is a grave problem in Goa, which is known as an international tourist destination.

Rehabilitation and Closure plan for converting redmud dump

June 28, 2021

| Land

The objective of this project is to develop green cover, in order to reduce mud erosion and windblown dust during the summer season. The specific objectives are to: 1. Ensure that the green belt restoration, helps in filtering out the rainwater, thereby improving the water quality (pH neutral).