Data Dissemination of EI and SA Studies and Capacity-Building Workshop in Bengaluru
The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) organised a data dissemination and capacity-building event on 29 April 2022 at Shangri-La, Bengaluru, in collaboration with the KSPCB and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
ICAS 2022: Looking at Air Pollution Through the Climate Lens
The India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) is a national flagship event on air pollution organised by the Centre for Air Pollution Studies (CAPS) at CSTEP. The event embraces an integrative and holistic approach to improving India’s air quality.
Policy Matters, April 2022
A monthly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments.
Policy Matters, March 2022
A monthly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments.
Policy Matters, February 2022
A monthly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments.
Vision: Clean Skies for Punjab
The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) has been actively involved in finding solutions to air quality issues across India. The Centre for Air Pollution Studies (CAPS) at CSTEP is currently conducting a long-term study in Punjab to identify air pollution challenges and devise sectoral strategies for reducing air pollution in the state. CAPS is carrying out hybrid measurements and policy analysis for providing solutions to air pollution arising from stubble burning, industries, and transportation.
Electric Vehicle Demand Projection for Bengaluru and Power Demand Management
According to data from the International Energy Agency (2020) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (2018), it is estimated that more than 90% of CO2 emissions from the transport sector is from road transport. The Government of India (GoI) has taken several steps to electrify the transport sector. In 2013, India expanded its decarbonisation vision by launching the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) for 2020.
India Solar Energy Market Outlook 2022
At the recently concluded 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, India announced that it will raise its non-fossil energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030. Solar energy will play a key role in achieving this target.
Global Warming at Doorstep, We Need Planning with Climate Lens
Karnataka experienced floods this year - the fourth consecutive year since 2018. In the past decade, Karnataka has also experienced drought conditions.