Climate Impacts Indians at risk from climate-related hazards like droughts and heatwaves
Global surface temperature rise above 1850–1900 in 2011–2020
People living in areas highly vulnerable to climate change impacts
People displaced annually by extreme floods and storms since 2008
India’s response to climate change will shape the future of over a billion people. As the country pursues rapid growth, ensuring that this progress does not come at the cost of ecosystems or long-term security is critical. CSTEP’s research supports climate-resilient planning, low-carbon development, and informed policymaking to protect both people and the planet. By integrating nature-based solutions and clean energy, we help design strategies that prioritise equity, adaptation, and sustainability.
CSTEP works with governments and institutions to embed sustainability into development planning. We support state-level climate action through risk and vulnerability assessments that guide adaptive strategies. Our research explores low-carbon development trajectories, including deeper integration of renewables and nature-based interventions. By combining climate science with policy insights and capacity-building, we help shape resilient, future-ready systems that protect livelihoods and the environment.
