Projects

Projects

Carbon Footprint Assessment of Dairy Value Chain

February 1, 2025
| Ongoing project
| Climate Change | Resource Efficiency & Governance

In a significant collaboration, TERI and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) are launching a comprehensive Carbon Footprint Evaluation of India’s dairy supply chain. As the world's leading dairy producer, India's sector accounts for about 25% of global milk output and is vital for providing nutrition, supporting rural employment, and driving economic progress.

Development of National Clean Air Action Plan for Bhutan

January 25, 2025
| Ongoing project
| Air

The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is an intergovernmental learning and knowledge-sharing centre serving the eight regional member countries of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) , including, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment of Sugar-based Sustainable Aviation Fuel for India

January 14, 2025
| Ongoing project
| Resources & Sustainable Development | Environment | Resource Efficiency & Governance

This study aims to conduct a detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of sugar-derived Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), with the specific objective of establishing India-specific emission values in line with ICAO’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA).

Sustaining the Roots: Celebrating India’s Food Heritage

November 14, 2024
| Ongoing project
| Environment

Indian food is deeply rooted in tradition, sustainability, and a harmonious relationship with nature. For centuries, traditional practices have emphasized using local, seasonal ingredients that suit the regional climate, contributing to both ecological balance and health.

Germplasm Collection, Molecular and Biochemical characterisation of Boswellia Serrata (Traina & Planch) for its conservation with special reference to Madhya Pradesh

November 1, 2024
| Ongoing project
| Sustainable Agriculture | Forest & Biodiversity | Environment

Boswellia serrata is a valuable tree for producing pharmaceutically important gum and resin, but it is considered an endangered species. The current project aims to genetically identify elite Boswellia serrata for its conservation and multiplication to ensure the species' sustainable availability at an affordable cost.

Knowledge Support for Critical Minerals

November 1, 2024
| Ongoing project
| Resource Efficiency & Governance

TERI has played a central role in advancing India’s critical minerals agenda through its extensive policy, research, and stakeholder engagement contributions. Under the National Critical Mineral Mission, TERI drafted, validated, and finalized the Mission document that was approved by the Cabinet in January 2025.

Air and Water Quality Status Report of Maharashtra

October 8, 2024
| Ongoing project
| Water | Air

The center prepares annual air and water quality status reports for the state of Maharashtra, a project being sponsored by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). MPCB regularly monitors the qualitative state of the water resources across the state as well as the air quality across various locations in the state.

Knowledge to Action: Empowering Youth Climate Innovators A TERI–HCLFoundation Initiative

October 2, 2024
| Ongoing project
| Environment | Climate Change

In an era where the impacts of climate change are increasingly visible and urgent, empowering the next generation to lead climate action is more critical than ever. Knowledge to Action: Empowering Youth Climate Innovators is a collaborative initiative by HCLFoundation and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), implemented under “Harit”, HCLFoundation’s flagship climate action programme.

Transition Roadmap for Sustainable and Efficient Transport for GIDC Naroda

October 1, 2024
| Ongoing project
| Transport

Urbanisation is accelerating across the globe, with cities emerging as magnets for growth, jobs, and opportunity. India, now the most populous nation, is witnessing a surge in urban population and infrastructure demands. As urban areas expand, emissions from sectors like transport are rising rapidly, threatening local air quality and public health.

Improving Urban Air Quality through Clean Air Zones in Andhra Pradesh

July 24, 2024
| Ongoing project
| Air

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in partnership with the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), and other local stakeholders, is implementing an initiative to plan and develop Clean Air Zones (CAZs) in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).