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Are electric cars the silver bullet for meeting India’s greenhouse gas emission goals?- Publications

Decarbonisation of the transportation sector—the world’s second highest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—is critical to mitigate climate change.

India’s Green Odyssey: Striking a Balance Between Economy and Ecology at COP28- Publications

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address at COP28, articulated India's steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability while maintaining a delicate balance between economic growth and ecological preservation.

Amplifying voices for nature at COP28- Publications

Climate change is a universally urgent issue that impacts all nations, with interlinked consequences for economies, societies, and ecosystems.

COP28 and India: Phased phase-out or no phase-out?- Publications

Most high-income countries, particularly the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, have opposed the removal of ‘fossil fuel phase-out’ from the COP28 Global Stocktake (GST) text.

Can green and carbon credits drive investment opportunities in rural India?- Publications

India is grappling with a surge in extreme climate events causing significant losses, with a shortfall in global climate action, according to the 2023 Synthesis Report of the first Global Stocktake by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Ahead of Time: Tracing the History of Electric Vehicles- Publications

With vehicle electrification picking up pace, the winds of change are sweeping the automotive industry.

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

The buildings sector in India is a key contributor to energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions.

Press Release: Pathways to Steer India's Buildings Sector Towards a Net Zero Future- Publications

New Delhi, 18 March 2024: ‘By 2030, India is expected to be home to 6 megacities with populations above 10 million.

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.

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.

India’s need to curb black carbon emissions- Publications

At the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow in November 2021, India pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the race to carbon neutrality.

A state of migration- Publications

Karnataka—the seventh most urbanised state in India—has witnessed significant urbanisation in recent decades.

EV transition: An electric vehicle for you, an economic vision for India- Publications

In recent years, there has been a lot of buzz around buying an EV.

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.

ICAS 2024: The Participatory Future of Air Quality Management- Events

The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) announces its flagship event on air pollution India Clean Air Summit (ICAS) 2024.

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.