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Eco-Mandates for a Climate-Resilient Democracy- Publications

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

ASIC 2024: Building faith in sensor data and increasing community participation- Publications

The Air Sensors International Conference (ASIC) 2024 was concluded at Riverside, California, USA, in May 2024.

Effective resource planning: RA studies needed to optimise the surrender of generation capacities- Publications

The Indian power sector has witnessed substantial growth in generation capacity, with 420 GW (as of May 2024) meeting the energy needs of more than 1.

Social accounting matrix construction and multiplier analysis- Publications

A social accounting matrix (SAM) can be used to estimate key macroeconomic indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP), gross value added (GVA), material input intensity, labour and capital intensity, average savings rate, per capita income of households, etc.

Introducing the CSTEP Air Quality sector- Publications

Air quality can be improved through well-designed air quality management plans that are effectively implemented.

Stubble management: Harnessing ex-situ options and market mechanisms- Publications

Punjab, known as the ‘Granary of India’, is among the top three producers of food grain in the country, with over 11 million tonnes of rice and 16 million tonnes of wheat produced every year.

Press Release: Stubble management: Harnessing ex-situ options and market mechanisms- Publications

As we head into yet another rice harvesting season in Punjab, the search for effective solutions to manage stubble continues.

Emission inventory and pollution reduction strategies for 76 NA cities- Publications

A comprehensive study on what is polluting the air in India undertaken in 76 cities by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), a research-based think tank, has found that only a few cities are on track to achieving the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) targets.

eARTh: Our Planet, Our Art, Our Ideas- Events

The second edition of the eARTh Event was conducted on 20 September 2024 at the Bangalore International Centre, Karnataka.

Addressing the gaps in PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana- Publications

India launched a landmark scheme, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, in February this year, to support the uptake of rooftop solar photovoltaics (RTPVs) in the country.

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.

Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on Electric School Buses: Thiruvananthapuram- Events

School buses are integral to the daily routine of students and faculty, as they enable vital and timely commutes between residences and educational institutions.

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.

The untapped potential of workplace charging- Publications

Most people in India travel less than 50 km daily on their two-wheelers.

V S Arunachalam Memorial Lecture - Events

CSTEP is happy to introduce the V S Arunachalam Memorial Lecture—a platform to inspire, educate, and foster collaboration on the most pressing issues facing science, technology, and policy today.

Carbon-to-chemicals: A techno-commercial assessment- Publications

Carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) is an innovative concept that involves converting carbon dioxide (CO₂) captured from point sources of emission or the air into value-added products.