The Framework Agreement between
the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

About the Agreement

The Framework Agreement on Climate Change and Sustainable Development seeks to build on and strengthen the India-Norway co-operation initiated during the first phase extending from 2008–2013 and help to further progress India's plans and programmes. The Framework Agreement is envisaged as the next phase of the earlier co-operation between the two countries and is intended to extend over a 3-year period from 2016–2019.

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ACHIEVEMENTS

Outputs

People Trained

998

Collaborations

16

Publications

40

Tools

5

Events

21

Media coverage

17

Research Citation

52

Impacts

The work packages undertaken in the Framework Agreement were closely aligned with government priorities, addressed knowledge gaps and supported research that accelerated the implementation of various policies and programmes in the context of climate change and sustainable development.

  • Reduction in India's GHG Emission Intensity
  • Safeguard lives and property during natural disasters in the country
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Programme Themes and Activities

The Programme consists of sub-projects/work packages under the three thematic areas

Sustainability and Clean Energy

Climate
Change

Low-carbon and Resource Efficient Growth

Gender Mainstreaming

Gender mainstreaming would feature as a key component of the Framework Agreement by clearly defining the aspirations, wishes, and needs of women and men on an equal basis in all project activities. A gender-sensitive approach will be adopted and the areas will mainstream this approach in terms of team composition, language used, project work, impact, and deliverables.

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Target Audience

The main intended beneficiaries/target groups of the Project are Indian policy makers and also businesses and industry, relevant knowledge institutions, and affected civil society organizations.

Events

Past

TERI-NORCE Research School on 'Towards data science in climate research: perspectives on climate extremes'
Date: 15-18 Oct 2019
Location: TERI, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India

Past

Developing Country Participation in Addressing Climate Change: Policy Instruments for Achieving NDCs
Date: 20 Jul 2017
Location: Dome Hall, Vivanta by Taj - Ambassador