As a developing economy, India has numerous developmental aspirations. How India meets these goals without worsening the climate crisis is at the heart of CSTEP's work. Addressing climate change and enabling a secure and sustainable future for Indian citizens require an overhaul of previous paradigms on development and resource utilisation. This is reflected in our work on developing low-carbon trajectories for development with an emphasis on nature-based solutions.
We are working with state governments across India to build capacity on risk and vulnerability assessments to inform their respective action plans on climate change. The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is crucial to achieving a secure and sustainable future. CSTEP's studies explore the possibility of a greater integration of renewables in the energy sector.
Climate Hour: Climate Crisis Basics and COP26
As part of CSTEP's Discussion Series on the Role of Science and Technology in Society,
the Climate team organised 'Climate Hour: Climate Crisis Basics and COP26' on 30 November 2021.
The virtual event discussed the climate crisis and COP26 in detail, and students from various educational institutes participated.
Please watch the recording of the event here.
RE Atlas Can Provide Pre-feasibility Analysis for Setting up Solar Plants to Make OSOWOG a Reality
The Green Grids Initiative – One Sun One World One Grid (GGI-OSOWOG), announced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the sidelines of COP26, aims to harness the solar potential and facilitate a faster transition to renewable energy. With the US being the latest country to join the India-led International Solar Alliance, One Sun, One World, One Grid may not be too distant a dream after all.
Customised Interventions Needed for Air-Pollution Mitigation in Non-Attainment Cities
In line with strong emerging evidence on how air pollution affects human health, the World Health Organisation (WHO), in its latest guidelines, has recommended more stringent limits for all key air pollutants to protect populations worldwide. It also says that almost 80% of deaths related to PM₂.₅—the most hazardous pollutant for public health—could be prevented if the current air pollution levels were reduced to those proposed in the updated guidelines.
India's Food Systems: Approach to be Reimagined
In food, there is hope. September’s United Nations Food Systems Summit, the first of its kind, brought many international players, including farmers and agricultural experts, together to re-emphasise the need to strengthen and improve food systems (Figure 1