CSTEP’s Annual Report for 2024-25 captures the organisation’s 20-year journey as India’s leading think tank in science, technology, and public policy for sustainable solutions. Founded in 2005 by Dr V S Arunachalam, CSTEP has evolved from a small research team to a robust institution with an expanding multidisciplinary focus and a reputation for evidence-based impact across climate, energy, and air quality domains.

The report summarises the outcomes of a training programme held from 7 to 12 April 2025 at the State Institute of Training and  Extension (SITE) in Bhubaneswar. The training aimed to build a foundational understanding among stakeholders regarding the science of climate change, its current and projected impacts, and potential adaptation and mitigation strategies.