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PRESS RELEASE: Report Launch: Satellite-Based Mapping and the Quantification of PM2.5 in India- Publications

The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) used satellite-based products to study the spatial patterns, hotspot areas, and rural–urban contrasts in PM2.

PRESS RELEASE - CSTEP Study: Prepare for Warmer Temperature and High-Intensity Rainfall Events in Eastern India- Publications

A study by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP)—a Bangalore-based think tank—on the climate of eastern India underscores the need for climate risk mapping and climate action.

Bengaluru 2030: Impact of EVs on Vehicular Emissions- Publications

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are a direct cause of human-induced climate change.

PRESS RELEASE - Bengaluru 2030: Impact of EVs on Vehicular Emissions- Publications

The on-road vehicle stock in Bengaluru is expected to grow by 1.

A Dialogue on Advancing Electric Vehicle Adoption in India's Road Freight Sector- Events

The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) organised a closed-door discussion on advancing the adoption of electric vehicles in India's road freight sector on 16 June 2023 at the CSTEP office in Bengaluru.

ICAS 2023: Clean Air for Sustainable Development and Mission LiFE- Events

The India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) is the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy’s (CSTEP’s) flagship event on air pollution.

Potential and challenges of using hydrogen to decarbonise Indian Railways- Publications

The Indian Railways, one of the biggest train networks worldwide, transports over 24 million passengers and 3 MT of freight daily.

PRESS RELEASE - Mapping Bengaluru’s air pollution using hybrid monitoring methods- Publications

The study conducted by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) employed a hybrid measurement approach to generate high-resolution air pollution maps.

Forests: An essential piece in the decarbonisation puzzle- Publications

Over the past two decades, India has seen growth in forest and tree cover despite developmental activities.

A Comprehensive Recycling Framework and Policy Solutions for Managing Solar Photovoltaic Waste in India- Publications

India is among the top five leading countries in solar power installed capacity.

eARTh: Our planet, Our art, Our ideas- Events

CSTEP launched the eARTh Initiative on 14 October at the Bangalore International Centre, bringing art to the heart of climate action.

Can Hydrogen hasten the utilisation of alternative fuel resources in the cement industry?- Publications

In 2021, Hanson — a subsidiary of Heidelberg Cement in the United Kingdom — substituted 100% of thermal energy with energy from alternative fuels in one of its cement kilns by using a mixture of hydrogen (39%), glycerine (49%), and meat and bone meal (MBM; 12%) instead of coal.

The eARTh Climate Fellowship - Projects

The eARTh Climate Fellowship aims to facilitate the creation of climate art that will trigger behavioural change among citizens.

Shifting gears for freight electrification- Publications

In India, emissions from one truck are equivalent to those from 25 cabs.

Kerala Energy Transition Roadmap 2040- Publications

The state of Kerala is committed to sustainability, with aims to attain net-zero emissions by 2050 and meet 100% of its energy requirements though renewable energy (RE) sources by 2040.

Empowering Grassroots for Climate Action: Bridging the Knowledge Divide- Publications

In this two-part blog series, we revisit our experience in capacity building for civil society organisations (CSOs) working across India’s diverse rural landscape, where there is an urgent need to enhance climate adaptation knowledge to address the multi-dimensional challenges of climate change.