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Policy Matters, March 2022- Publications

A monthly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments.

Policy Matters, April 2022- Publications

A monthly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments.

Think in Systems To Deliver India’s Long-term Climate Strategy- Publications

The 2015 Paris Agreement required countries to submit their long-term climate action strategies by 2020.

Warming Up to Climate Action – the Transport Sector- Publications

The year 2021-22 has been a milestone year in many ways for climate action in India.

Green Hydrogen Superpower- Publications

Every year, India’s energy consumption from fossil fuels is worth approximately Rs 7 trillion.

Promoting Blue-Green Infrastructure in Urban Spaces Through Citizen Science Initiatives- Publications

The compounded effects of urbanization and climate change are taking a serious toll on rapidly growing urban spaces around the world.

Climate Action Series: Warming Up to Climate Action – Incentives and Finance- Publications

Climate finance was one of the most contested issues at COP26 in Glasgow last November.

Economic Impacts of Low-Carbon Policies- Publications

Meeting India’s short- and long-term climate commitments made at COP26 entails a complete economic transformation, which can have considerable developmental tradeoffs.

Policy Matters [April-June 2022]- Publications

A monthly newsletter featuring CSTEP commentary, publications, events, and other developments.

Multidimensional Policies for Rural Climate Resilience- Publications

The COVID-19 pandemic brought on unprecedented adversities for rural populations worldwide, endangering livelihoods and causing psycho-social impacts.

Tackling technology transfer- Publications

Call for action on climate finance, international technology transfer, and capacity building is India’s central agenda at COP 27 and has been our focus at past COPs as well.

India's latest National Electricity Plan is ambitious and in line with climate commitments- Publications

At the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, India released its long-term low-carbon development strategies.

Supporting the Implementation of PM KUSUM in Karnataka- Events

The Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) with support from Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation organised a virtual closed-door round-table discussion on 8 December 2022 to support stakeholders in identifying challenges and the technical analysis needed for the smooth roll-out of the PM-KUSUM scheme in Karnataka.

Biodiversity and Food Security: Two pieces of the same puzzle- Publications

India is highly dependent on the agriculture sector for its food security, and biodiversity loss leaves crops vulnerable to pests and diseases, thereby lowering yields.