Completed Projects
Eco-housing training module for various stakeholders.
July 10, 2007 to
August 31, 2008
This project aims at developing three separate training modules based on eco-housing assessment criteria for three stakeholder groups - customers, enablers, and decision-makers as shown below. The training modules will be a combination of classroom sessions, site visits, and project work.Modules for all three stakeholder groups will cover the following aspects of eco-housing technical assessment criteria including economic, environmental, and social considerations:
a. Sustainable site planning
Information brochure (for public dissemination) for energy efficiency in new homes and existing homes.
November 17, 2006 to
August 31, 2008
-- Formulate the set of "Design guidelines for energy efficient buildings", and print 1000 copies of the Guidelines -- Prepare another set of guidelines easy to adopt, well illustrated and understandable by common man in the form of "Home owners information brochure". It would guide home owners to achieve energy efficiency in existing homes with ensured reduction in electricity consumption. These guidelines would also be printed in form of brochure, and 1000 copies of the same would be printed.Development and bio-diversity in East Africa and India
July 1, 2005 to
August 31, 2008
The main objectives of this research project are (1) systematic evaluation of institutional performance in and around four protected areas in Kenya, Tanzania, and two states in India with regard to human development (with a focus on poverty reduction), and biodiversity protection; (2) to find how the relationship between conservation and the village economy has developed over time.Building awareness on energy conservation
July 24, 2006 to
August 31, 2008
Recognizing the importance of inculcating among school children and teachers a sense of respect and responsibility towards energy conservation and its efficient use TERI implemented a pilot project, in 30 elite schools in Delhi, supported by Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power. The target group was so chosen as this segment of society, along with their families and peers, are the major energy consumer defaulters, in contrast to the poorer section of society, which utilize energy only for their basic sustenance. The focus of the project was on two specific areas: ?Youth Conference: Water Management and Wastewater Recycling
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August 31, 2006 to
August 31, 2008
The Youth Conference aims:ü to orient youth to Water Management
ü to identify the role of youth, their scientific awareness and capacity for informed decision making in achieving this
ü to enhance their skills to achieve the same.
ü to develop commitments by individual organizations for the implementation of the strategies that follows the conference