The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Mission
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is a dynamic and flexible organization with a global vision and a local focus. TERI was established in 1974. A unique developing-country institution, TERI is deeply committed to every aspect of sustainable development. From providing environment-friendly solutions to rural energy problems to helping shape the development of the Indian oil and gas sector; from tackling global climate change issues across many continents to enhancing forest conservation efforts among local communities; from advancing solutions to growing urban transport and air pollution problems to promoting 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 TERI's vision is global, its roots are firmly entrenched in Indian soil. All activities in TERI move from formulating local and national-level strategies to suggesting global solutions to critical energy and environment-related issues. It is with this purpose that TERI has established regional centres in Bangalore, Goa, Guwahati, and Mukteshwar, an office in Mumbai, and a presence in Japan, and Malaysia. It has set up affiliate institutes: TERI-NA in Washington DC, USA, and TERI-Europe in London, UK. TERI hosts the annual Delhi Sustainable Development Summit, which is swiftly gathering momentum as a major forum for the convergence of globally renowned leaders and thinkers dealing with the issue of sustainability. With a staff strength of over 600, drawn from multidisciplinary and highly specialized fields, offices and regional centres equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, and a diverse range of activities, TERI is the largest developing-country institution working to move human society towards a sustainable future. TERI makes effective use of the latest developments in modern information technology in both its in-house and outreach activities. TERI lays great emphasis on training, capacity building, and education. In 1999, it set up the TERI School of Advanced Studies, recognized as a deemed university by the University Grants Commission, India. The TERI School is evolving as a research university, offering doctoral and master's programmes in bioresources, biotechnology, energy, environment, and regulatory and policy studies. Having celebrated its silver jubilee in February 2000, TERI is now poised for future growth, driven by a global vision and outreach, with a philosophy that assigns primacy to enterprise in government, industry, and individual actions TERI on Indoor air quality. TERI has wide experience in the field of Household Energy, indoor air pollution and health which includes carrying out field surveys; exposure assessment, health impact assessment and planning and implementing improved cookstove, biogas programmes in the rural areas. For more details visit http://www.teriin.org/indoor/indoor.htm#teri
Organization Type	Non-Governmental Organization

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Primary Initiatives, Target Populations, and Scope of Work:
TERI has its initiatives in various regions in India which adress both rural, urban populations. TERI in partnership with The World Bank organized a Regional Workshop on Household Enegy, Indoor air Pollution and Health, 9-10 may 2002.
Fuels/Technologies:	Biogas Biomass Solar	Sectors of Experience:	Education Energy Environment Forestry Health Renewable Energy Water	Countries of Operation:	India

Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas

Social/Cultural barriers to using traditional fuels and stoves:

Some of the studies under taken by TERI address the following issues i) Socio economic impacts of energy conserving/ renewable energy technologies and programs; ii) Gender and equity issues in household energy management; iii) Participatory decentralised rural energy planning, program formulation, identifying performance indicators, monitoring processes and evaluation; iv) Role of women in household energy programs; v) Technology acceptance and adaptation in rural areas; vi) Institutional models for dissemination of energy saving/alternate technologies; and vii) Capacity building. For more details please visit http://www.teriin.org/division/apdiv/instep/instep.htm

Market development for improved cooking technologies:

TERI has considerable experience in capacity building, market development and implementation of improved cookstoves and other renewable energy technologies in rural India, in which TERI focuses on developing a grassroots Energy Service Network (ESN) comprising the local NGO, dealers and retailers of electronic systems. TERI is focussing on capacity enhancement of the network members.

Technology standardization for cooking, heating and ventilation:

TERI's team has developed a range of technologies in different disciplines and areas of scientific endeavour. By developing biomass gasifiers for various applications, or customization of photovoltaic technology for applications that suit the needs of the poorest of the poor. TERI has, quite unobtrusively, developed a bank of technologies that carry immense potential to reduce the ecological footprint of development on the country's natural wealth while also generate opportunities for the underprivileged. Most important technologies in the field of cooking, heating and ventilation TERI Uttam Urja Fixed-dome biogas plant for rural households Details of technologies developed by TERI are published in TERI's technologies for sustainable development Tomorrow's solutions served today

Indoor air pollution exposure and health monitoring:

List of studies on exposure and health monitoring:

Assessment of exposure to indoor pollution and health in three different regions in India - Uttaranchal, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal;

Exposure to indoor airpollution to assess the risk of age related eye diseases in rural Haryana;

Exposure to indoor airpollution to assess the risk of age related eye diseases in southern India;

Exposure of Infants to Outdoor and Indoor Air Pollution in Low-Income Urban Areas-A Case Study of Delhi; and;

Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution in the Garhwal Himalaya.

Relevant Publications or Studies

List of important projects in the field of household energy, indoor air pollution and health:

Indoor Air Pollution, Water and Health in Three Different regions in India (on going);

Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution to Assess the Risk of Age Related Eye Diseases in India: Phase II (on going);

Assessment of Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution to Assess the Risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration in India - Pilot study in Haryana;

Greenhouse Gases from Small Scale Combustion Devices in Developing Countries: India sponsored by USEPA base data survey for a planned project to characterize the concentration and effects of indoor atmospheric pollutants released through cooking and heating in rural areas of India;

Study of Energy Use and Environmental Effects in the Garhwal Region of the South Central Himalaya and an Action Plan for Mitigation;

Study of Energy and Non-energy uses of Biomass Resources and Development of Biomass Management Plans for Selected Villages in the Irgad Micro-Watershed in Pauri Garhwal District of Central Himalayan Region;

Evaluation of Successful Practices for Improved Stoves in India(2000-2001). Sponsored by the World Bank, New Delhi;

National Strategy for Improved Cook Stovev and Biogas Support Program (ISBSP) for the Kingdom of Bhutan (BHU/99/005) (2000). Sponsored by Food & Agricultural Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, Bangkok;

Dissemination of Energy Conserving/alternate Technologies in Selected Blocks of Sultanpur District, Uttar Pradesh, India (1998). Sponsored by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), India;

Dissemination of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) through NGOs (1999). Sponsored by Indo Canadian Environmental Facility (ICEF), New Delhi;

Policy Research on Promotion and Adoption of Cleaner Technology/Fuels by Low-capacity End Users (2000). Sponsored by Swiss Development Co-operation (SDC), New Delhi;

Health Risks and Cost Effective Interventions for Indoor Air Pollution (1994-95). Sponsored by The Catholic University of Louvain, Brussels;

Role of Women in Domestic Energy System in Rural India (1995-1997). Sponsored by Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) and funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA);

Fuel substitution in rural areas of India (1994-97). Sponsored by the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), New Delhi and Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), New Delhi;

Case Studies on AFPRO-CHF Biogas Programme (1997). Sponsored by Action for Food Production (AFPRO), New Delhi and Canadian Hunger Foundation (CHF), Canada;

Capacity building for Rural Energy Development Activities (1997-98). Sponsored by Action for Food Production (AFPRO), New Delhi;

Develop a Comprehensive Energy Plan for Ladakh Region for the next 10 years (1997-99). Sponsored by the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources (MNES), Government of India, New Delhi:

Institutional Strengthening of Indian NGOs on Rural Energy Planning (1998). Sponsored by Action for Food production (AFPRO), New Delhi; and;

Testing of Improved Kerosene Lighting Devices (1998-99). Sponsored by the Indian Oil Corporation, New Delhi;

Our Contribution to the Partnership

The knowledge and field experience gained through various projects can be shared. With vast professional experience, skills and infrastructure facilities, TERI can conduct further research to address issues in the area household energy indoor air pollution and health.