Climate adaptation is a dynamic and complex process. This includes risk assessment, adaptation planning, implementation, and monitoring at different scales. Adaptation strategies vary according to specific types of climate hazards, geographical scales, and time frames. However, limited knowledge while dealing with several uncertainties is a major challenge. CSTEP's scientific strategies can help policymakers design and prioritise adaptation measures to meet our climate agenda.
On India’s ‘heat action plans’
Come summer, we are used to seeing heat alerts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for various parts of India. This year, these alerts began in February itself. Parts of the northeast and western India have already reported appreciably warm temperatures (3.1-5 degrees Celsius above normal) before the start of summer.
Agro-climatic zone-wise drought hazards in Karnataka under historical and future climate scenarios
This study performed the spatio-temporal analysis of drought hazards across the agro-climatic zones (ACZs) of Karnataka under historical and future climate scenarios. The India Meteorological Department’s high-resolution gridded data for1989-2019 was used for historical drought occurrence analysis. Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment ensemble data of the Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 4.5 and 8.5 scenarios were used for analysing future drought hazards in the near (2031-2060) and end term (2061-2099) periods.
Climate Charche: Decoding Urban Climate With Geospatial Techniques
CSTEP organised a workshop in collaboration with the Bengaluru Sustainability Forum (BSF) on 12 March 2024 to enhance knowledge on geospatial technology as part of the Climate Charche series. Geospatial technology provides scientific data for analysing, mapping, and monitoring various aspects of complex urban systems that affect climate.
The Google Earth Engine (GEE) is such a tool that provides access to a comprehensive public data catalogue, allowing users to visualise and analyse spatial data effectively.
Analyst
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join us as an Analyst focussed on climate smart agriculture and water efficiency. The Analyst will be responsible for conducting literature reviews, and collecting and analysing data related to sustainable agricultural practices and water conservation.
Responsibilities
Senior Analyst
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual with expertise in agriculture to join us as a Senior Analyst. This role involves conducting in-depth research and analysis of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) trends, practices, and technologies, and providing strategic recommendations to support sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
Empowering Grassroots for Climate Action: Dissemination of Climate Modules
The first blog looked into the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy’s (CSTEP’s) engagement with Climate Asia (CA) on their Climate Action for Civil Society Organisation Development Programme for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). In this concluding blog, we explore the design and development of the climate modules and share insights and learnings from the engagement.
Empowering Grassroots for Climate Action: Bridging the Knowledge Divide
In this two-part blog series, we revisit our experience in capacity building for civil society organisations (CSOs) working across India’s diverse rural landscape, where there is an urgent need to enhance climate adaptation knowledge to address the multi-dimensional challenges of climate change.