Climate adaptation is a dynamic and complex process. This includes risk assessment, adaptation planning, implementation, and monitoring at different scales. Adaptation strategies vary according to specific types of climate hazards, geographical scales, and time frames. However, limited knowledge while dealing with several uncertainties is a major challenge. CSTEP's scientific strategies can help policymakers design and prioritise adaptation measures to meet our climate agenda.
Training report on climate change: Science, impacts, and solutions
The report summarises the outcomes of a training programme held from 7 to 12 April 2025 at the State Institute of Training and Extension (SITE) in Bhubaneswar. The training aimed to build a foundational understanding among stakeholders regarding the science of climate change, its current and projected impacts, and potential adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Climate-Smart Agriculture Alliance
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (DA&FE), Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Gates Foundation; Center for the Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP); and Catalyst Management Services (CMS) launched a multi-stakeholder partnership to promote Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and Climate-Resilient Agriculture (CRA) practices in the state.
CSTEP’s study on rising sea levels in Indian coastal cities mentioned in an article in The Cool Down
Whither our city?
The past week has been bleak in Bengaluru. What initially brought relief to the hot summers quickly turned into a nightmare. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city has already breached the 100 mm rainfall/day mark this month, classifying the event as ‘heavy rainfall’. The high-intensity rains over the past few days have disrupted lives, resulting in waterlogged roads, submerged underpasses, overflowing drains, fallen trees, and widespread power outages.