Policy Matters [April 2026]

Over the first quarter of the year, we at CSTEP have been reflecting on Robert Heinlein’s original idea of grokking—moving beyond a basic understanding to achieve deep, immersive engagement.

While it is important to develop new technologies and tools that help mitigate climate issues, it is essential that our work is scalable, adaptable, and informs long-term decision-making. In practice, this has meant moving beyond research alone and engaging deeply with our on-ground stakeholders.

Here’s a look back at everything we have grokked this quarter!