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Urban greenprints: A nature-based solutions feasibility framework for urban coastal regions- Publications

This report serves as the primary document that offers a structured methodology for decision-making around nature-based solutions (NbS) in Indian urban coastal regions.

Focus on heat-resilience despite the monsoon- Publications

At a national conference on climate and health titled ‘India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future’, recently, a trade union leader shared the lived reality of garment workers in sweltering factories, while a climate modeller spoke about wet-bulb temperatures — two equally important perspectives that are reflective of science and the lived reality.

Sustainable Access for All: Building Sustainability into Universal Energy Access- Publications

This paper investigates whether the goal of universal energy access in the post-MDGs dialogue sufficiently addresses the challenges faced by the Southern countries.

Sustainable Urban Planning to Counter Pandemics- Publications

Every epidemic leaves a distinct mark on our cities.

Foolproofing the Future- Publications

The deluge of recent calamities including Cyclone Amphan, floods in Assam, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, and the wildfires in California and Oregon bears testimony to the recurrence of climate crises in rapid succession.

National Law and Policy Hackathon- Events

CSTEP partnered with E-Cell at the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) for the first National Law and Policy Hackathon.

Climate Risk Profile for Power Sector in Karnataka- Publications

Power infrastructure, which includes assets for generation, transmission, and distribution of power, is vulnerable to manifestations of climate change.

Smart Cities in Karnataka: Experiences and the Road Ahead- Events

The Smart Cities Mission was launched in 2015 to enable cities that ensure a decent quality of life.

Nature Can Solve Chennai Floods- Publications

Climate change is increasing the risk of occurrence of natural hazard events at different scales and magnitudes across the world.

District-Level Changes in Climate: Historical Climate and Climate Change Projections for the Southern States of India- Publications

The impacts of climate variability, climate change, and extreme events are visible globally and in India.

District-Level Changes in Climate: Historical Climate and Climate Change Projections for the Central States of India- Publications

The impacts of climate variability, climate change, and extreme events are visible globally and in India.

District-Level Changes in Climate: Historical Climate and Climate Change Projections for the Western States of India- Publications

The impacts of climate variability, climate change, and extreme events are visible globally and in India.

Press Release - CSTEP Study: Western States Set for More High-Intensity Rainfall Events- Publications

A new study by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP), a Bangalore-based think tank, emphasises the urgent need to build climate resilience in western India.

District-Level Changes in Climate: Historical Climate and Climate Change Projections for the Eastern States of India- Publications

The impacts of climate variability, climate change, and extreme events are visible globally and in India.

Warming Up to Climate Action – the Transport Sector- Publications

The year 2021-22 has been a milestone year in many ways for climate action in India.