June 1, 2008 to
September 30, 2009
Since 1999, TERI has been actively conducting the environment education examination and quiz programme GREEN Olympiad and TERRAQUIZ, respectively. The GREEN Olympiad, India’s first and the only national-level environment examination, and TERRAQUIZ, an environment quiz aired on television, is held annually in India and abroad. The examination in GREEN Olympiad is held in both Hindi and English, and it is open for classes 8 to 10.
January 28, 2009 to
September 26, 2009
The primary aim of the intended campaign is to mitigate climate change by achieving a fundamental reduction in greenhouse gas emissions generated by the hotel and catering industry.
June 20, 2005 to
September 21, 2009
The objective of this project is to advance the emerging concept of adaptive policy-making and thereby contribute to building the adaptive capacity and resilience of communities to climate change. Adaptive policies are considered as those that are robust across a variety of possible futures (rather than optimized for a specific future) and have the ability to adapt to circumstances as they emerge over time.
May 1, 2009 to
September 21, 2009
TERI organized a two day exposure programme for DFID, India officials that focussed on various aspects of climate change. The programme sensitized the participants with latest developments on various issues related to climate change with a focus on science, mitigation, adaptation and policy aspects.
April 27, 2006 to
September 18, 2009
The Samaspur Bird Sanctuary located near Salon in Rae Bareli District of Uttar Pradesh comprises six wetlands; five of which are inter-connected and the sixth is a standalone water-body. The sanctuary, which hosts more than 250 resident and migratory birds and 46 fish species including several threatened species, is known for the migratory waterfowls visiting these wetlands during the winter season for feeding, nesting and breeding. A large population of the Indian Sarus crane, an endangered bird species venerated in Hindu mythology, also inhabit the area.
August 20, 2007 to
September 14, 2009
The National assignment will (a) develop economic and financial viability framework for different end-use applications focusing on capital costs, user charges, O and M costs; (b) develop a reporting and monitoring framework for VESP subprojects including consideration of CDM proposals; and (c) review performance, impacts and lessons of the test phase with a view to drawing institutional and design recommendations for a larger program
July 23, 2007 to
August 31, 2009
The main objectives of the project are : 1/ To enhance understanding among students about the immense value of biological diversity of our country, the importance of locally available bioresources, their sustainable use and conservation 2/ To equip them with relevant skills for bioresources conservation 3/ To familiarize students with scientific and technological issues related to biotechnology 4/ To provide students with experimental learning opportunity 5/ To create opportunities for hands on experiences in the field at the school level.
January 17, 2008 to
August 31, 2009
The overall objective of the project is to undertake situation analysis of 35 SME clusters selected by BEE in order to develop better information base on status of these SME clusters primarily with regard to total energy usage and an assessment of the preparedness of the cluster units to take part in the proposed BEE-SME program.
May 16, 2005 to
August 31, 2009
The project funded by the National Medicinal Plants Board, Government of India, envisages to establish herbal gardens in TERI, Supi, and Gual Pahari as regional resource centres of learning, wherein there is authentic and thorough documentation available of the natural and cultural heritage of the region relating to medicinal plants. Each herbal garden will be divided into four compartments, which include (1) conservation area; (2) plant multiplication or nursery management; (3) processing and product display zone; and (4) training, educational, and recreational area.
June 25, 2008 to
August 31, 2009
The main project objectives are: 1/ Large scale multiplication of Assam lemo
