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The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) is organising a half-day convening on Advancing Sustainable Buildings in Karnataka, focused on accelerating sustainability and climate action in the buildings sector.
As part of this initiative, CSTEP has undertaken a series of stakeholder consultations across the building ecosystem to examine sustainability challenges and opportunities. Insights from these engagements have informed a new report, Applying a Lifecycle Lens to India’s Building Sector: A Reflection on Decarbonisation Gaps and Stakeholder Roles, which highlights key decarbonisation gaps and outlines policy-relevant pathways for enabling low-carbon development in India’s buildings sector.
The event will feature the launch of this report, followed by a panel discussion with government officials, domain experts, and practitioners, exploring governance, policy, and implementation pathways for sustainable and climate-resilient buildings in Karnataka. The discussion aims to foster dialogue among government representatives, research institutions, and sustainability leaders to support evidence-based decision-making and collaborative action.
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Managing Director, Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Limited, Govt of Karnataka
He leads large-scale affordable housing initiatives, with a focus on translating state policy and social welfare priorities into resilient, inclusive, and scalable urban infrastructure solutions.
Director, Karnataka Rajya Nirmana Kendra (KARNIK), Govt of Karnataka
He has over 25 years of experience advancing sustainable construction, resource efficiency, and the large-scale delivery of affordable housing and resilient infrastructure.
Rtd. Director, Karnataka Rajya Nirmana Kendra (KARNIK), Govt of Karnataka
He is a veteran leader known for advancing resource-efficient materials, low-carbon housing, and large-scale capacity building for context-responsive, affordable housing.
Executive Director, Dakshina Kannada Nirmithi Kendra, Mangaluru
He is a civil engineer championing eco-friendly construction, water conservation, and rainwater harvesting, with extensive experience in green building practices and community engagement.
Project Manager, Bengaluru Nirmithi Kendra (Urban)
He is a veteran civil engineer with over 30 years of experience executing large-scale, cost-effective, and disaster-resilient public infrastructure and housing projects across India.
Lead Architect (Sustainability & Green Building Specialist), Smarter Dharma
As a sustainability professional, she focuses on climate-responsive design by translating green building requirements into data-driven decarbonisation strategies for the built environment.
Architect, Rainmatter Foundation
She is an architect focused on art and the built environment, drawing on locally rooted knowledge to shape consciously designed spaces and contributing to better built environments.
Associate Manager – Urban Policy, Jana Urban Space
She works at the intersection of urban development and climate action, integrating systems thinking, inclusive design, and research on public spaces, gender equity, and climate-sensitive urban policy.
Senior Programme Associate - Industry, Sustainability, Equity and Diversity Fund (SED)
He works at the intersection of industry and climate action, focusing on decarbonising GHG-intensive manufacturing sectors, with a decade of experience across civil society and consulting.
Sector Head, Climate, Environment and Sustainability, CSTEP
She is a climate expert specialising in vulnerability, adaptation, and land-based mitigation, and serves on several global and national expert panels and editorial boards.
Senior Associate, Climate Change Mitigation, CSTEP
He works on sustainability and climate action, focusing on energy management, multi-stakeholder governance, and advancing evidence-based climate planning through consensus-building.
