India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) 2026

The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) is pleased to announce the eighth edition of its flagship event, India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) 2026. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Air Without Borders: Scaling Air Quality Action Across Cities, States, and Regions’.

ICAS brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and academics to shape the narrative on air pollution and set a collective vision for forward-looking initiatives and priorities. ICAS 2026 focuses on airshed-based solutions to address the scale of air pollution challenges. It will help answer the question of why it is important to shift to a regional air quality management approach and explore how air quality data from measurements and modelling can inform policies and interventions tailored to multiple scales, beyond city or state borders.

What to expect at ICAS 2026?

– A dedicated regional-action stream, focused on airshed-based management and implementation

– Cross-scale solution that links neighbourhoods, cities, and regions

– Report launches on regional policy and governance for inter-state coordination, management, and financing

– Demonstrations of simplified airshed modelling and data tools designed for decision-makers and practitioners

– Trainings for students and practitioners

Stay tuned to this space for more details!