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Unlocking the potential of Component A of PM-KUSUM- Publications

The 2019 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme aims to enhance energy security for farmers, while promoting the use of renewable energy (RE) in the agriculture sector.

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.

Climate finance and the Global South: Negotiating a fair future at COP29- Publications

At the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29), India voiced its disappointment at the climate finance announcement of $300 billion annually under the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), and rightly so.

The Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) Scheme- Publications

India’s ambitious national goals under the Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat programmes focus on continuous economic growth and alleviating equity and poverty issues.

Developing real-world drive cycles for heavy-duty freight vehicles using on-board diagnostics data- Publications

Driving cycles or drive cycles are plots of speed versus time used in vehicle testing to estimate fuel consumption and emissions.

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.

Can reducing emissions be the key to boosting dairy industry’s productivity?- Publications

India is home to 126 million productive cows and buffaloes, making the country the topmost milk producer in the world.

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.

Empowering the youth to transform the urban landscape through systems thinking- Publications

Urbanisation is reshaping human settlements at an unprecedented pace, creating a complex interplay of identities, cultural practices, resources, and values within urban spaces.

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.

Can the 2025 union budget be a catalyst for offshore wind?- Publications

The Indian government has made commendable strides in promoting renewable energy (RE), including setting an ambitious target to auction 37 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030.

Workshop on the Fundamentals of Air Quality Modelling and Its Role in Air Quality Management- Events

CSTEP organised a two-day regional workshop on ‘The Fundamentals of Air Quality Modelling and Its Role in Air Quality Management’ at Inspire Hall, Le Méridien New Delhi, with support from Open Philanthropy and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on Electric School Buses: Kochi- 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.

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.

Distributed solar financing: Unlocking investments for a greener future- Publications

The proliferation of distributed solar energy in India faces significant challenges, primarily due to the high initial investment costs of setting up a solar energy system.