Heavy duty, high impact: Mitigating heavy commercial vehicle emissions in India
Air pollution, a pressing public health crisis in Indian cities, is significantly driven by the transport sector. Heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs; e.g. buses, trucks, water tankers, and dumpers), comprising only 1.74% of all vehicles, contribute to over 70% of vehicular pollution, particularly particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10). Further, trucks, which constitute the majority of HCVs, dominate HCV emissions due to their high registration numbers and vehicle kilometres travelled (VKT).
Switch on, smoke off: Reducing emissions from diesel generator sets
Diesel generator (DG) sets, used for power backup across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, are prominent hyperlocal sources of air and noise pollution throughout India. The current study estimated that a total of 14.7 lakh DG sets, with a capacity of over 5 kVA and a cumulative capacity of 2,72,576 MVA, were operational in India in 2022. These DG sets contributed to 42 Gg of particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 µm (PM2.5), 23 Gg of black carbon, and 877 Gg of nitrogen oxides (NOX) in India.
Analyst/Senior Analyst
We are seeking a dynamic, skilled, and experienced professional for the position of Analyst/Senior Analyst to join the Energy and Power team at CSTEP and support ongoing work on Just Transition. The Analyst will play a vital role in analysing and assessing the regulatory landscape and policy developments impacting Just Transition in India, particularly in the context of renewable energy development. The role will also involve contributing to the formulation of strategies and recommendations to help achieve India’s Just Transition goals while implementing energy transition policies.
West Bengal Clean Energy Transition Roadmap 2030
West Bengal is witnessing a steady rise in energy demand, a trend expected to continue due to the growing consumption in the residential, industrial, and commercial sectors. Currently, the state’s power supply is predominantly dependent on thermal energy, which accounted for 80% of its total capacity mix in financial year (FY) 25.
Intern (Geo-Spatial Biodiversity Analysis)
We are seeking a highly motivated MTech/MSc student with a background in environmental science, ecology, geoinformatics, or related fields to assist in biodiversity data processing and geospatial analysis for the Bengaluru region. The work supports a larger initiative on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and climate-resilient urban planning in Bengaluru.
Responsibilities
Senior Analyst (Economist)
The Senior Analyst will be involved in macroeconomic and financial modelling for the Indian economy, within the Mitigation domain of the Climate, Environment, and Sustainability sector. The candidate will work at the intersection of climate science, energy systems engineering, and economics.
Intern
We are seeking a highly motivated intern currently enrolled in an MTech/MSc programme with a background in data science, remote sensing, geoinformatics, environmental science, urban studies, or related disciplines. The intern will support the Adaptation and Risk Analysis team in the preparation and analysis of land use and land cover (LULC) maps for the Bengaluru district using the Google Earth Engine (GEE) platform. The work supports a larger initiative on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) and climate-resilient urban planning in Bengaluru.