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PRESS RELEASE - Mapping Bengaluru’s air pollution using hybrid monitoring methods- Publications

The study conducted by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) employed a hybrid measurement approach to generate high-resolution air pollution maps.

Tackling plastic pollution through a sustainable approach- Publications

Plastic pollution has reached a tipping point, endangering our ecosystems, wildlife, and the very fabric of our planet.

Unlocking opportunities for climate-resilient infrastructure- Publications

Climate-resilient infrastructure refers to the built environment designed and constructed to withstand the impacts of climate change, including rising temperatures, increased precipitation, sea-level rise, and more frequent extreme weather events.

Report Launch: Jharkand- Events

The Consortium including CSTEP and the Centre for Environment and Energy Development (CEED) completed emission inventory studies for six cities in Jharkhand.

How India can rejuvenate its Waste-to-Energy sector- Publications

India generates an enormous amount of waste, including municipal solid waste (MSW), industrial waste, hazardous waste, and biological waste.

The complex path to biofuel sustainability- Publications

Until a few years ago, working on biofuels called for constant justification in the face of electric vehicles (EVs) taking over the world.

India’s Green Odyssey: Striking a Balance Between Economy and Ecology at COP28- Publications

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address at COP28, articulated India's steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability while maintaining a delicate balance between economic growth and ecological preservation.

Amplifying voices for nature at COP28- Publications

Climate change is a universally urgent issue that impacts all nations, with interlinked consequences for economies, societies, and ecosystems.

Can green and carbon credits drive investment opportunities in rural India?- Publications

India is grappling with a surge in extreme climate events causing significant losses, with a shortfall in global climate action, according to the 2023 Synthesis Report of the first Global Stocktake by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Climate Change: The Science and Story- Events

The offline sessions of the eARTh Climate Fellowship were conducted from 14 to 16 February.

Beyond shelter, dweller needs within the four walls - Publications

In the Interim Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the construction of two crore additional houses over the next five years under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) and the introduction of a new housing scheme for the middle class.

Pathways to Steer India’s Buildings Sector Towards a Net-Zero Future- Events

The buildings sector in India is a key contributor to energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions.

Press Release: Pathways to Steer India's Buildings Sector Towards a Net-Zero Future- Publications

New Delhi, 18 March 2024: ‘By 2030, India is expected to be home to 6 megacities with populations above 10 million.

Advancing Circular Economy in India: Sustainable Resource Efficiency and Policy Imperatives in Solar Photovoltaics and Telecommunication- Publications

In an era of escalating environmental concerns and the pursuit of sustainable development, the circular economy emerges as a transformative solution.

Growing the circular bioeconomy, with a focus on the Global South- Publications

Growing the bioeconomy in the Global South in a circular, sustainable way offers direct economic and environmental benefits, with the potential to capture the economic opportunity of bio-based products of bio-based products for food, feed waste products and energy estimated at USD 7.