Headquarters
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Darbari Seth Block, Core 6C,
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi - 110 003, India
Projects
Water quality monitoring and low cost purification strategies for inland waterways of low-lying areas: Guidance to Nansen Environmental Research Centre for showcase project
August 1, 2007 to July 21, 2011
| Completed Project
The project involves providing technical guidance to Nansen Environmental Research Centre (NERCI), Kerala, India for successful implementation of project titled "Water quality monitoring and low cost purification strategies for inland waterways of low lying areas" on behalf of UNEP and Asia Pacific Forum on Environment and Development (APFED) at IGES.
Development of Tailor made Green Packaging Plastic - thermal, mechanical and biodegradation studies
August 1, 2007 to April 14, 2011
| Completed Project
In this study, synthetic plastics-bioplastics blends would be prepared. A suitable compatibilizer would be synthesized so as to improve the dispersion of the filler in the matrix phase. Starch and chitosan based polymers with nanoclay reinforcements will be attempted. The mechanical, thermal and morphological studies will be carried out as per the ASTM standards.
Development of CDM forestry prospects in Andhra Pradesh
August 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010
| Completed Project
TERI is helping Andhra Pradesh Forest Department in developing forestry sector carbon mitigation projects, for trading under both CDM and voluntary markets The other components of the project involve: Providing support to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department in getting the approval from DNA and registration of projects Developing appropriate institutional mechanism for implementing the project Con
Consultancy services for incorporating green design principles in 16 buildings of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Gujarat
August 1, 2007 to November 20, 2008
| Completed Project
The aim of the project is to incorporate green design principles for the upcoming hostels and ancillary support buildings of the Dept of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of Gujarat, in different regions of the State.
Supply of 30 kg/hr Biomass gasifier with cleaning and cooling train-IOCL, Faridabad
August 1, 2007 to May 12, 2008
| Completed Project
ESPA Situation Analysis - Indo-HinduKush
August 1, 2007 to April 30, 2008
| Completed Project
The aim of this project is to deliver a Situation Analysis (SA) for ''''India and the Hindu Khush'''', which will be used to inform the design of the ''''Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation Programme'''' jointly being designed by the NERC, ESRC & DFID (all of UK).
Workshop on Building Digital Archive using Advanced Features of GSDL
August 1, 2007 to April 22, 2008
| Completed Project
The workshop objectives include familiarizing participants with the concepts of digital library.
Second India-Japan Energy Forum
August 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008
| Completed Project
Second India-Japan Energy Forum
Impact of Climate Change on Indian Businesses
August 1, 2007 to March 16, 2008
| Completed Project
The 4 Assessment Report of IPCC has conclusively said that climate is changing due to anthropogenic activities. Where as there are many studies on impact on humans and environment, the impact on the business sector and economy is restricted mainly to the study of deterioration of agriculture and resulting decline of GDP.
Impact of Climate Change on Diarrhoeal Diseases in India: Phase I Study
August 1, 2007 to February 23, 2008
| Completed Project
The study involves both quantitative and qualitative approaches. In the quantitative analysis, a time-series ecological study would be done with the pilot study sites serving as the unit of population. Regression analysis would be utilized for the years 1955-2005 to identify probable trends specific to the region.