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Representing Theme: Water and Climate

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is an independent, dynamic, flexible and multi-dimensional organisation with a global vision and a local focus; TERI was established in 1974. It is deeply committed to every aspect of sustainable development as an organisation. TERI is working in agriculture, energy, environment, climate change, habitat, health and nutrition and resource management, having pioneered conversations between Government and Public sectors and implementing actions in these areas for over four decades. From providing environment-friendly solutions in Agriculture; rural energy; tackling global climate change issues, enhancing forest conservation efforts among local communities; advancing solutions to growing urban transport and to promote energy efficiency in the Indian industry, the emphasis has always been on finding innovative solutions to make the world a better place to live in. However, while TERl's vision is global, its roots are firmly entrenched in Indian soil. Headquartered in New Delhi, TERI has regional centres and campuses in Gurugram, Bengaluru, Guwahati, Mumbai, Panaji, and Nainital. Our 700-plus team of scientists, sociologists, economists and engineers delivers insightful, high-quality, action-oriented research and transformative solutions supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure. Analysis, quality control and toxicological issues are within the scope of TERI.

TERI's success over four decades is a result of a multitude of approaches:

• Interdisciplinary and integrated research focussed on product and technology development and analyses of the same
• Evidence and data-based decision making
• Taking solutions from lab to pilot and field-scale
• Early validation of techno-commercial / business models
• Enhancing livelihood through new technologies and practices
• Policy advisory and consultancy
• Education and outreach to influence decisions and consumer/stakeholder behaviour
• Capacity building and handholding of stakeholders
• Partnerships across stakeholders, nationally and internationally

While in its initial period, TERI's focus was mainly on documentation and information dissemination of research activities in the fields of agriculture, energy, environment, and sustainable development were initiated towards the end of 1982. Since then, TERI has developed and implemented various projects in different areas. TERI has successfully completed and worked on multiple projects for various funding agencies/ clients like the Department of Biotechnology, Department of Science and Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, National Thermal Power Corporation, Central Pollution Control Board, Indian Institute of Technology, World Health Organization, Confederation of Indian Industries, Niti Aayog, Indian Council of Medical Research, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Rural Development, and several other private and government organisations and also undertaken Government-funded projects to address research and policy issues.