December 17, 2007 to
December 15, 2008
The objective of the study is to analyse private sector participation in electricity generation through various technologies (traditional and advanced technologies, renewable energy technologies), with a specific focus on the impact of private participation on Green House Gases (GHG) emissions.
December 4, 2008 to
December 5, 2008
The conference aims to provide a platform for showcasing and sharing experience and knowledge, create a forum for sharing strategies, and best-practices to promote good governance in order to create inclusive, sustainable, habitable and credit-worthy cities. It would also aim to foster interaction amongst policy makers, government officials, and executives of public and private utilities and representatives of multilateral and bilateral, financial and academic institutions, citizens and NGOs in the urban sector and to deliberate on the following issues.
September 1, 2007 to
November 30, 2008
This course highlights the importance of an renewable energy and energy efficiency for a sustained growth process. Professionals holding at least a Bachelors degree, and involved with researching, analyzing and/ or implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and programs along with development policy, are encouraged to apply. The course has been designed to be interactive presentations, field visits along with some practical component and will be carried out at TERI New Delhi (at RETREAT) and Bangalore (TERI-SR).
July 1, 2007 to
November 28, 2008
The disposal of plastic waste has become a major environmental concern, considering the ever-increasing consumption of plastics. Bioplastics like PHB (polyhydroxy butyrate) from microbial sources is a viable alternative but they are expensive. An alternative is to use cheaper and naturally available renewable biopolymers from agricultural feedstocks like starch, amylose, soyflour etc. However, their hydrophilicity and poor mechanical properties are a major hindrance to their usage.
August 1, 2007 to
November 20, 2008
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. TERIs services in terms of providing inputs for green building design would include guidelines and design inputs for site planning, water efficieny, waste water treatment, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, use of eco friendly materials, achieving indoor air quality and solid waste management.
October 15, 2008 to
November 20, 2008
The seminar on ‘Climate Change and Eco Technologies: Indo-Belgian Collaboration’ aims to brings together Indian and Belgian academicians, economic actors and political decision makers with the aim to discuss the challenges faced by both countries due to climate change and the need for collaboration on various fronts, vis-à-vis promotion of eco-technologies, its transfer and diffusion.
June 1, 2008 to
October 31, 2008
We can live a healthy and happy life by controlling the choices we make, for ourselves and for our environment. By eating foods that are produced organically we reduce our exposure to harmful pesticides and artificial fertilisers. Organic agriculture preserves healthy soils and prevents loss of biodiversity which is critical for a balanced ecosystem for our planet.
April 1, 2003 to
October 29, 2008
The main objectives are (1) scale-up of protocol for large-scale clonal multiplication, (2) field transfer and demonstration, (3) characterization of homogeneity by molecular tools, (4) graft compatibility.
May 15, 2006 to
October 26, 2008
Under this project, TERI would collaborate with HPCL for carrying out a feasibility study for Jatropha based biodiesel production in the states of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The study would take into account, the policy environment in terms of not only the policy initiatives of the GoI, but also the policy initiatives adopted by the respective state govts. It would also evaluate different plantation models that could be developed for biodiesel production: 1. Private Farmers Land 2. Community land 3. Govt.
April 16, 2007 to
October 23, 2008
The objectives of the Mobility for Development project are to raise awareness of the importance of mobility as a driver for economic development, including mobility related supply chains from the developing to the developed world; to close the mobility divide through business initiatives for innovative companies concerned about the divide; and to propose sustainable mobility solutions for rapidly growing cities in the developing world, including active participation of businesses, governments and policy makers.
