In a world driven by technology, the need for digitisation of information is the number one priority for any organisation. CSTEP is focused on building digital applications that drive internal efficiency and provide value for stakeholders. Our work in AI aims to equip researchers with tools to maximise the impact of solutions. We use data to build insights that can drive better outcomes. Our outreach activities focus on how to look at these insights and enable their use in policy decisions. Our work is also closely tied to improving public health through digitisation.
Annual Report 2024-2025
CSTEP’s Annual Report for 2024-25 captures the organisation’s 20-year journey as India’s leading think tank in science, technology, and public policy for sustainable solutions. Founded in 2005 by Dr V S Arunachalam, CSTEP has evolved from a small research team to a robust institution with an expanding multidisciplinary focus and a reputation for evidence-based impact across climate, energy, and air quality domains.
Visualising climate change risks: The Climate Risk Assessment Tool (CRAT) for Puducherry UT
The Union Territory (UT) of Puducherry, comprising four regions, is primarily located in low-lying coastal and water-adjacent lands, making it highly vulnerable to climate change extremities and hazards such as droughts, heatwaves, floods, sea level rise (SLR), and coastal erosion. These pose significant challenges to the UT of Puducherry's agriculture, biodiversity, coastal ecosystems, infrastructure, and water resources. A comprehensive multi-hazard risk assessment is crucial to address and manage these multifaceted challenges effectively.
Annual Report 2023-2024
Our Annual Report 2023–2024 highlights how CSTEP's innovative solutions are driving a change on the ground. We continue to be the catalyst for change by conducting analysis, building tools to support decision-making, and developing innovative approaches to problems.