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Explained | India’s solar push augurs a looming waste management challenge- Publications

There has in the last few years been a concerted push from policymakers and thought leaders in India to transition to a circular economy to, among other things, enable effective waste management.

Time to Turn Nature Smart- Publications

Another Earth Day is upon us, reminding us how closely interlinked human, animal, and environmental health are.

FAME Subsidy Withheld: Impact on the Indian EV Sector- Publications

In 2019, the Government of India launched the second phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (FAME II) scheme to bring electric vehicles (EVs) at par with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in terms of affordability.

Bengaluru 2030: Impact of EVs on Vehicular Emissions- Publications

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

Annual Report 2022-2023- Publications

We bring you CSTEP’s Annual Report for 2022–2023.

Policy Imperatives for Long-Term Adoption of Electric Vehicles in India- Events

The advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a crucial solution for addressing concerns about climate change, energy security, and sustainable development.

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.

How India can rejuvenate its Waste-to-Energy sector- Publications

India generates an enormous amount of waste, including municipal solid waste (MSW), industrial waste, hazardous waste, and biological waste.

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 Case for Action on Black Carbon- Events

CSTEP and Clean Air Fund launched The Case for Action on Black Carbon, a policy brief highlighting the importance of reducing black carbon emissions across the globe, during a side event at COP28, Dubai.

‘Loss and damage’ fund talks leave developing nations at new disadvantage- Publications

As the climate crisis intensifies, two terms are in sharp focus: adaptation and ‘loss and damage’ (L&D).

Are electric cars the silver bullet for meeting India’s greenhouse gas emission goals?- Publications

Decarbonisation of the transportation sector—the world’s second highest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—is critical to mitigate climate change.

India’s Green Odyssey: Striking a Balance Between Economy and Ecology at COP28- Publications

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address at COP28, articulated India's steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability while maintaining a delicate balance between economic growth and ecological preservation.

Amplifying voices for nature at COP28- Publications

Climate change is a universally urgent issue that impacts all nations, with interlinked consequences for economies, societies, and ecosystems.

COP28 and India: Phased phase-out or no phase-out?- Publications

Most high-income countries, particularly the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, have opposed the removal of ‘fossil fuel phase-out’ from the COP28 Global Stocktake (GST) text.