Air Quality Policy and Outreach

Assists governments in framing AQ management strategies by combining research from the AQ Modelling and Observations groups with techno-economic assessments, stakeholder consultations, and capacity building

Group Lead

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Swagata Dey

Our Impact

Shaping Smarter Policy for Cleaner Air

We identify emerging areas and critical gaps in the policy landscape and offer sectoral solutions based on policy analysis, field visits, and stakeholder consultations. These include the emission reduction potential of each intervention, cost projections, techno-economic analyses, and mapping of actors for implementation. We also develop robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks (MEL) for our recommendations and training programmes. Our capacity-building programmes provide curated training for various stakeholders, having trained over 200 government officials across 8 states.

Contribution to the Grand Challenges

The Policy and Outreach group plays a critical role in addressing the grand challenge of Clean Air for All by bridging scientific research and policy action. Recognising the complex, region-specific nature of air pollution in India, the group works closely with the Modelling and Observations teams to translate data into actionable strategies. By identifying policy gaps, evaluating interventions, and mapping implementation pathways, the group supports state governments in crafting targeted air quality plans. It also addresses information asymmetry and limited technical capacity by conducting training and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that clean air strategies are both evidence-based and locally implementable.

Transforming Ideas Into Impactful Solutions

Ongoing Projects

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Sustainable Think Tanks

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SANITECH – A platform for Integ...

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Past Projects

Solar Energy–Based EV

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Past Projects

CSTEM PV 2

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