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Bengaluru 2030: Impact of EVs on Vehicular Emissions- Publications

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

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.

The eARTh Climate Fellowship - Projects

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

‘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.

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.

Can green and carbon credits drive investment opportunities in rural India?- Publications

India is grappling with a surge in extreme climate events causing significant losses, with a shortfall in global climate action, according to the 2023 Synthesis Report of the first Global Stocktake by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Was the COP28 climate summit a milestone or a mirage? - Publications

The 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) – an annual convening of countries signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – happened in Dubai this year, with high expectations that countries would take concrete steps to address the climate crisis.

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.

Green Energy Open Access: Empowering Consumers With Clean Electricity - Publications

India’s commitment to reach net zero by 2070 and meet 50% of its cumulative installed capacity from non-fossil fuel energy resources is a significant milestone in its fight against climate change.

Agro-climatic zone-wise drought hazards in Karnataka under historical and future climate scenarios- Publications

This study performed the spatio-temporal analysis of drought hazards across the agro-climatic zones (ACZs) of Karnataka under historical and future climate scenarios.

Growing the circular bioeconomy, with a focus on the Global South- Publications

Growing the bioeconomy in the Global South in a circular, sustainable way offers direct economic and environmental benefits, with the potential to capture the economic opportunity of bio-based products of bio-based products for food, feed waste products and energy estimated at USD 7.

A state of migration- Publications

Karnataka—the seventh most urbanised state in India—has witnessed significant urbanisation in recent decades.