Climate resilience must be built into infrastructure and social and political systems
Any development programme can foster climate adaptation and mitigation benefits; it must also, however, feature self-reflection and system assessments. The renowned ecologist C.S. Holling, who brought resilient thinking to the forefront of socio-ecological studies, asserted that systems must evolve while they build resilience. If the baseline system itself is fundamentally unjust and unsustainable, then evolving to a new system is preferable to belatedly attempting to add resilience.
Consultant (Energy Modelling)
The consultant will be involved in developing long-term energy-economy models for various sectors. This work will be within the Climate Change Mitigation domain of the Climate, Environment, and Sustainability sector.
Responsibilities
eARTh: Our planet, Our art, Our ideas
CSTEP launched the eARTh Initiative on 14 October at the Bangalore International Centre, bringing art to the heart of climate action. The event brought together scientists, artists, conservationists, and citizens to explore how art and science can meet to trigger a positive change for the planet.
Employing a Systems Thinking Approach in Climate Risk Assessments
The world is witnessing the increasing impacts of climate change at an alarming rate. Wildfires, floods, cyclones, and heatwaves have become uncomfortably common today. Current research in climate sciences tells us that even if we were to completely stop producing greenhouse gases today, we would still face the detrimental impacts of climate change due to historical emissions. Additionally, the impacts of climate change are not felt in isolation.
Report Launch: Jharkand
The Consortium including CSTEP and the Centre for Environment and Energy Development (CEED) completed emission inventory studies for six cities in Jharkhand. The Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB), CEED, and CSTEP jointly released the emission inventory reports related to air pollution scenarios of six cities in Jharkhand on 10 April 2023.
Media Coverage
India committed to achieving net-zero by 2070; new tech to mitigate climate change
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth Assessment Report has, for the first time in the three-decade history of its reports, dedicated an entire chapter to innovation and technological development. The immense potential of new technologies for climate adaptation and mitigation is being recognised by policymakers and investors alike.
A Comprehensive Recycling Framework and Policy Solutions for Managing Solar Photovoltaic Waste in India
India is among the top five leading countries in solar power installed capacity. Of India’s ambitious target of 500-GW RE capacity by 2030, over 292 GW is likely to be generated using solar power. This increase in installed capacity, while promising, also opens doors to massive waste streams and increased emissions. According to the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy’s (CSTEP’s) analysis, India is projected to generate approximately 4.5 million tonnes of solar photovoltaic (PV) waste by 2050.
Policy Imperatives for Long-Term Adoption of Electric Vehicles in India
The advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a crucial solution for addressing concerns about climate change, energy security, and sustainable development. The transition to widespread EV adoption involves technological innovation and comprehensive policy frameworks that facilitate and accelerate the shift. To provide support to the market and accelerate EV adoption, the Government of India has launched several policies and schemes, such as the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan and the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (F
India’s excess sugar production is guzzling groundwater
In 2021-2022, India surpassed Brazil to become the largest sugar producer in the world, producing 359 lakh tonnes – an all-time high. But this isn’t sweet news: with the resources that go into making all that sugar dwindling at an alarming rate, India’s sugar market might slip into its biggest crisis ever in the coming decades.