Search Climate change

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.

eARTh: Poetry Studio- Events

The eARTh Climate Fellows explored the world of words and visual poetry with eARTh Climate Fellowship mentor and renowned poet Mamta Sagar.

On the National Clean Air Programme- Publications

When the Indian government launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in 2019, it was to cut the concentration of atmospheric Particulate Matter (PM) by 20-30% by 2024, from 2017 levels.

(Re)envisioning inclusive futures: Applying narrative foresight to deconstruct the problem of urban flooding in the slums of Bengaluru, India- Publications

Recurring urban flooding in Bengaluru, India, has brought multiple intersecting development challenges to the forefront.

Annual Report 2023-2024- Publications

Our Annual Report 2023–2024 highlights how CSTEP's innovative solutions are driving a change on the ground.

Eco-Mandates for a Climate-Resilient Democracy- Publications

Earth, home to over 8 billion species, saw record CO2 emissions in 2023.

Press Release: Sea level rise scenarios and inundation maps for selected Indian coastal cities- Publications

Climate change brought on by fossil-fuel burning and greenhouse gas emissions has led to a steady increase in global temperatures.

The GIB case: Possible solutions for harmonising India’s clean energy transition with biodiversity conservation- Publications

On 21 March, the Supreme Court, in a judgement regarding a public interest litigation (PIL) on protecting and conserving the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), noted that people have a fundamental right to be free from the adverse effects of climate change.

Investment dynamics: Balancing opportunities and risks in India’s energy transition- Publications

India has witnessed remarkable growth in the solar sector over the last decade.

Compendium: Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation in coastal urban areas- Publications

Coastal urban ecosystems are under siege from climate change, rapid urbanisation, and environmental degradation.

Mapping the resilience of renewable energy systems and assets in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan to extreme weather events- Publications

Climate hazards such as droughts, flood, and cyclones are becoming more severe and frequent, posing a threat to the resilience of renewable energy.