Press Release: Urban Greenprints: A Nature-based Solutions Feasibility Framework for Urban Coastal Regions
The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), a Bengaluru-based think tank, has released a new report titled Urban Greenprints: A Nature-based Solutions Feasibility Framework for Urban Coastal Regions, calling for a paradigm shift in how India’s coastal cities approach urban planning and climate resilience.
Visualising climate change risks: The Climate Risk Assessment Tool (CRAT) for Puducherry UT
The Union Territory (UT) of Puducherry, comprising four regions, is primarily located in low-lying coastal and water-adjacent lands, making it highly vulnerable to climate change extremities and hazards such as droughts, heatwaves, floods, sea level rise (SLR), and coastal erosion. These pose significant challenges to the UT of Puducherry's agriculture, biodiversity, coastal ecosystems, infrastructure, and water resources. A comprehensive multi-hazard risk assessment is crucial to address and manage these multifaceted challenges effectively.
Launch of the Climate Risk Assessment Tool for the Union Territory of Puducherry
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.
Namma SAFARI: A Dialogue on Charting Low-Carbon Pathways for Karnataka
Climate action demands integrated, long-term planning across sectors to ensure sustainability and resilience. While models like SAFARI exist at national levels, Karnataka lacks a state-specific approach. CSTEP's Namma SAFARI model bridges this gap by modelling Karnataka’s key sectors dynamically up to 2050 and considering the state’s distinctive energy and climate landscape.