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Energy and Emissions Implications for a Desired Quality of Life in India via SAFARI- Publications

India has to overcome several developmental challenges in the coming decades.

Sustainable Alternative Futures for Urban India: the Resource, Energy, and Emissions Implications of Urban Form Scenarios- Publications

India’s rapid urbanisation underscores the need to balance growing consumption patterns, development goals, and climate commitments.

Pollucheck v1.0: A Package to Explore Open-Source Air Pollution Data- Publications

Air pollution impacts human health, quality of living, climate, and the economy (Hystad et al.

Understanding the Sectoral Challenges in the State of Punjab- Events

The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) in collaboration with the Chandigarh Pollution Testing Laboratory (CPTL) organised a virtual round-table disussion titled ‘Understanding the Sectoral Challenges in the State of Punjab’ on 27 July 2021.

To Stay Afloat, India Needs to Adapt- Publications

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report (AR6) of working group 1 — ‘The Physical Science Basis’ has reinforced our worst fears about the state of climate.

Turn Down the Heat – Coping with Energy Demand and Thermal Comfort- Publications

Thermal comfort is a fundamental need and should not be the privilege of the well-off.

Beyond ACs and Fans - The Alternative Space Cooling Route!- Publications

The Sixth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) projects intense heatwaves in India, with longer durations and at an increasing frequency.

ClimathonBLR 2021- Events

The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy was  the knowledge partner for Climathon BLR 2021 organised by the Melton Foundation.

Press Release - Framework for Identifying Locations for Setting Up Public Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles- Publications

With pressure mounting on countries including India to address climate change by shifting to clean technologies, the significance of electric mobility to counter emissions cannot be ruled out.

COP 26: What India Must Do- Publications

India must follow a three-fold strategy at the UN Climate Change conference.

Customised Interventions Needed for Air-Pollution Mitigation in Non-Attainment Cities- Publications

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.

Nature Can Solve Chennai Floods- Publications

Climate change is increasing the risk of occurrence of natural hazard events at different scales and magnitudes across the world.

Coal and India Beyond COP26 – Why the Long Phase?- Publications

The two-week-long UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) concluded with the negotiated terms detailed in the Glasgow Climate Pact.

Press Release - CSTEP Study: Southern States of India Set for Warmer Winters, Heavier & More Frequent Rainfall- Publications

Changing climate patterns – from warmer summer maximum and winter minimum temperature to heavier and more frequent rainfall – are to be expected across all states in South India, according to a new study by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP).

Press Release - CSTEP Study: Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Set for Very High-intensity Rainfall Events Across All Districts- Publications

Changing climate patterns—from warmer summer maximum and winter minimum temperatures to heavier and more frequent rainfall and resulting extreme events—are to be expected across the states in Central India, according to a new study by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP).