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Creating Inclusive Cities: A Review of Indicators for Measuring Sustainability for Urban Infrastructure in India- Publications

Measuring progress towards the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) will substantially depend on how countries are performing in the implementation of targets under the goals.

Sustainable Access for All: Building Sustainability into Universal Energy Access- Publications

This paper investigates whether the goal of universal energy access in the post-MDGs dialogue sufficiently addresses the challenges faced by the Southern countries.

Sustainability Analysis and Energy Footprint-Based Design in the Product Lifecycle- Publications

In this paper, we study the concept of energy efficiency and specific energy consumption (SEC) of manufacturing processes.

How India can balance growth and sustainability for its petrochemical industry- Publications

At the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference held in New Delhi in May, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, said that the demand for petrochemicals is expected to nearly triple by 2040 in India.

Living a Low-Plastic Lifestyle- Publications

World Environment Day reminds us—the contributing species to pollution on planet Earth—that the environment can be preserved through mindful actions and addressing harmful human activities.

Reclaiming our future: World environment day calls for urgent action- Publications

World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5 every year, serves as a global call to action to address pressing environmental challenges.

Tackling plastic pollution through a sustainable approach- Publications

Plastic pollution has reached a tipping point, endangering our ecosystems, wildlife, and the very fabric of our planet.

Unlocking opportunities for climate-resilient infrastructure- Publications

Climate-resilient infrastructure refers to the built environment designed and constructed to withstand the impacts of climate change, including rising temperatures, increased precipitation, sea-level rise, and more frequent extreme weather events.

The complex path to biofuel sustainability- Publications

Until a few years ago, working on biofuels called for constant justification in the face of electric vehicles (EVs) taking over the world.

The Solar PV Market in India: Technical Progress and Opportunities- Publications

So far in this series, we discussed different aspects of India’s solar PV sector, including taxation, policies, and the journey towards sustainability.

Pathways to Steer India’s Buildings Sector Towards a Net-Zero Future- Publications

In the face of the global imperative to limit the rise in temperatures to 1.

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.

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

Bengaluru, 16 April 2024: The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), a research-based think tank, in collaboration with the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE), published a White Paper titled ‘Growing the circular bioeconomy, with a focus on the Global South’ and presented the findings at the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2024, held at Brussels, Belgium.

Towards the long-term sustainability of ethanol use in India- Publications

It is well established that to achieve net-zero emissions, decarbonising the transport sector is crucial.

Sustainable Urban Planning Strategies Volume 2- Publications

Recognising the need for implementing more forward-looking approaches in Bengaluru’s key urban sectors, the Government of Karnataka has introduced a number of new policy guidelines relating to water, sanitation and transport sectors.

Sustainable Think Tanks- Projects

The Sustainable Think Tanks project documents the transformative role that the Think Tank Initiative (TTI) has played in the life of think tanks.