Puducherry, with its 45 km coastline, is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts such as sea level rise, coastal flooding, and cyclones. The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), in collaboration with the Puducherry Climate Change Cell (PCCC) under the Department of Science, Technology and Environment (DSTE), Government of Puducherry, has developed the Climate Risk Assessment Tool (CRAT) for the Union Territory.
CRAT is designed to assess climate risks across sectors such as agriculture, health, water, and urban infrastructure using the IPCC AR5 risk framework. The tool supports evidence-based, climate-resilient planning through dynamic visualisations and sectoral insights. The tool and a report, which presents the findings of the climate risk assessment, will be officially launched during the event.
Date: 21 April 2025
Venue: Hotel Atithi, Puducherry
