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Climate Hour- Events

The 29th session of the Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) marked a critical juncture in global climate negotiations.

Employing GIS in Climate Risk Assessment for Adaptation- Events

CSTEP organised a webinar to deepen the understanding of geographic information system (GIS) technology and its role in informed decision-making for adapting to climate change.

COP16: Will financial roadblocks continue to hinder conservation efforts?- Publications

The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the U.

District-Level Climate Risk Assessment for India: Mapping Flood and Drought Risks Using IPCC Framework- Publications

Climate change is a reality and a formidable challenge globally and in India.

With 45 years to go, how sustainable is India’s road to net-zero?- Publications

Every year, climate action draws significant attention in the months leading up to the United Nations’ annual meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COPs).

Why forests matter in climate finance discussions- Publications

COP29, the conference touted as the "finance COP," concluded recently in Baku and has shown promise and oversight in its treatment of nature within the climate agenda.

Local action amidst global inertia- Publications

After hours of intense negotiations, the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) ended with a climate finance goal where developed countries are to provide $300 billion annually by 2035.

Four UN environmental summits fell short in 2024. What happened?- Publications

The United Nations’ efforts to address critical environmental challenges hit multiple roadblocks this year, with four key summits — in Colombia on biodiversity, Azerbaijan on climate, Saudi Arabia on land degradation, and South Korea on plastics — failing to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Swamped with Potential: Wetlands for Mitigation and Adaptation- Publications

World Wetlands Day is celebrated on 2 February every year and underscores the need to save and restore wetlands and raise awareness about their crucial role.

Balancing energy transition: Assessing decent living standards and future energy demand in the Global South- Publications

Achieving low energy demand in buildings is crucial in climate change mitigation.

Sustainability and its interlinkages with circular economy- Publications

Ninety-one per cent of Indian companies raised their sustainability investments in 2023, and 85% of businesses worldwide increased their sustainability efforts.

The diesel generator dilemma: Reliable power, unwanted emissions- Publications

If you face frequent power outages in your area, diesel generators (DGs) are possibly your only saviour during such times.

Climate verses: Poetry zine- Publications

Science meets verse in Climate Verses - CSTEP’s first ever poetry zine.

Climate action awaits fiscal push- Publications

With sabka vikas as its theme, the Union Budget 2025-26 aims at stimulating balanced growth of all regions.

Urban greenprints: Developing a nature-based solutions feasibility framework for Indian cities- Publications

This report serves as the primary document that offers a structured methodology for decision-making around nature-based solutions (NbS) in Indian urban coastal regions.