Press Release
India-Pacific Islands Sustainable Development Conference' to enhance co-operation between India and Pacific Island Countries
12 May 2017
The Ministry of External Affairs, will host the 'India-Pacific Islands Sustainable Development Conference' in Suva, Fiji from 25 to 26 May, 2017. The conference is being held under the framework of the Forum for India Pacific Islands Co-operation (FIPIC). The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) would be the key knowledge partner for this event.
Abhishek Bachchan joins Jury members to felicitate 'Green Heroes' of western India at U.S. Consulate Film Award Ceremony
25 Apr 2017
Ace actor Mr Abhishek Bachchan joined U.S. Consul General Thomas L. Vajda, Dr Ajay Mathur, Director General TERI and Jury members to felicitate "Green Heroes" of western India who were showcased in short films highlighting the grassroots environmental work that the heroes are doing in their local communities.
Technology Transfer MoU for Clean India signed in New Delhi
24 Apr 2017
On the occasion of globally celebrated Earth Day, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the Innovative Finance Foundation (IFF) and the French company 3WAYSTE signed an MOU to collaborate on the rollout of a breakthrough technology for municipal solid waste management.
Godrej Properties ties up with GRIHA for Green Rating of projects
19 Apr 2017
Key real estate player Godrej Properties recently signed an MoU with GRIHA Council for implementation of Green Building concepts and GRIHA Rating variants for its NCR projects.
AU$ 1.1 million scholarships awarded to students at TERI Deakin Nano Biotechnology Centre
11 Apr 2017
Following the inauguration of TERI Deakin Nano Biotechnology Centre (TDNBC) by Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Honourable Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Australia, yesterday, Senator Hon Simon Birmingham, Education and Training Minister, Australia, awarded a three-year tuition fee waiver scholarship, worth AU$ 1.1 million, to 11 Indian students, today.
Indian and Australian Prime Ministers launch world's most advanced nano biotechnology research centre in India
10 Apr 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, inaugurated the world's most advanced nanobiotechnology research centre, a joint venture between The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Deakin University, Australia.
Green financing is not the only tool to unlock the potential of the green real estate sector: GRIHA
03 Mar 2017
The second day of the 8th GRIHA Summit in the capital set the tone for the need for sustainability going hand in hand with ample financing for all the ideas and implementation for creating an ecosystem for sustainable habitat. With the recent predication of the meteorological department that due to the impact of increase in greenhouse gases the upcoming summer will be one degree higher than normal average, and to add to this the unprecedented urbanization India is witnessing at present, the construction sector has a significant impact on climate change.
8th GRIHA Summit ideate for a sustainable commercial complex
03 Mar 2017
In an endeavour towards development of sustainable buildings in Gurugram, GRIHA Council organized the GRIHA-NASA Trophy at the 8th GRIHA Summit today. Singhad College of Architecture won the Trophy at the 59th Annual NASA Convention 2016-17, organised with the support of Experion Developers, Gurugram.
Sustainable future starts with Sustainable Habitats - Mr. Rajeev Kapoor, Secretary, MNRE at 8th GRIHA Summit
02 Mar 2017
The GRIHA Council, in conjunction with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, inaugurated the 8th GRIHA Summit with 'Transforming Habitats' as the theme today.
Regional business models can be the local solutions to global problems: TERI
28 Feb 2017
TERI in collaboration with Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) brought together multiple stakeholder groups to deliberate on the need to adopt efficient and transformative approaches for sustainable development of urban centres on varied aspects. The Dialogue was attended by senior representatives from government organizations, think tanks and top Indian conglomerates, and saw deliberations that focused on the theme of sustainable waste and water management and transforming habitats.