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.
Scenarios: Shaping India's Future
India’s future depends on how we approach three ‘mutually-reinforcing’ aspects: (i) inclusion, (ii) governance and (iii) models for efficient use of natural resources: water, land, and energy.
Reconceptualising Smart Cities: A Reference Framework for India Compendium of Resources
Reconceptualising Smart Cities: A Reference Framework for India Compendium of Resources
Reconceptualising Smart Cities: A Reference Framework for India
Reconceptualising Smart Cities: A Reference Framework for India
Integrated Urban Sanitation Decision Support Tool
Integrated Urban Sanitation Decision Support Tool
Technology Options for Faecal Sludge Management in Developing Countries: Benefits and Revenue from Reuse
This article provides technology options for the treatment of Faecal Sludge (FS) in developing countries to minimise exposure to FS and assesses its benefits along with possible revenue generation from reuse. FS that is collected from septic tanks poses management challenges in urban areas of developing countries. Currently, FS is dumped into the urban and peri-urban environment, posing great risks to the soil, surface water and groundwater quality.
Disentangling the complexity of India's agricultural sector
Agricultural policies in India directly impact the livelihoods of close to two thirds of India’s population. Through policies, the
Creating Inclusive Cities: A Review of Indicators for Measuring Sustainability for Urban Infrastructure in India
Measuring progress towards the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs) will substantially depend on how countries are performing in the implementation of targets under the goals. One of the key challenges lies in designing sustainability indicators. For developing countries like India, the challenge is even more complex, given the continuous tension between quality of life aspirations and commitments towards sustainable development pathways.
Localising the gender equality goal through urban planning tools in South Asia
Localising the gender equality goal through urban planning tools in South Asia
Urban Development
CSTEP’s research in the Urban Development domain strives to help cities become resilient in keeping with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We examine scalable and sustainable solutions for urban problems, through application of Urban Analytics. We help governments and stakeholders strategise solutions to challenges in urban planning and service delivery. Our research focuses on: