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.
Creating Inclusive Cities: A Review of Indicators for Measuring Sustainability for Urban Infrastructure in India
Measuring progress towards the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) will substantially depend on how countries are performing in the implementation of targets under the goals. One of the key challenges lies in designing sustainability indicators. For developing countries like India, the challenge is even more complex, given the continuous tension between quality of life aspirations and commitments towards sustainable development pathways.
Localising the gender equality goal through urban planning tools in South Asia
Localising the gender equality goal through urban planning tools in South Asia
Urban Development
CSTEP’s research in the Urban Development domain strives to help cities become resilient in keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We examine scalable and sustainable solutions for urban problems, through application of Urban Analytics. We help governments and stakeholders strategise solutions to challenges in urban planning and service delivery. Our research focuses on: