Risks & Adaptation

The Risks and Adaptation team examines both local and global environmental risks in order to develop strategies to mitigate them. The team analyses the impact of climate risks on health, agriculture and urban infrastructure, the links between clean energy and water, other human development priorities, and designs effective responses to air and water pollution related problems.

200
billion USD estimated cost of crops that will be lost in India by 2050 due to global warming
Source: CEEW analysis, 2015
1.8 billion
people in South Asia are likely to face chronic water shortage by 2050
Source: CEEW analysis, 2015
INR 34.7/kl
estimated tariff of treated wastewater sold to industries, lower than tariffs paid by them for freshwater
Source: CEEW analysis, 2016

Our Work on Risks & Adaptation

Water Governance

Sustainable Agriculture

Climate Risks & Adaptation

Air Quality

New in Risks & Adaptation

Amaravati: Building Climate Resilience

May, 2019 | Report

Alternative Methods to Monitor Air PollutionA Study of Crop Residue Burning in Punjab

March, 2019 | Issue Brief

Paddy Residue Burning in PunjabUnderstanding Farmers’ Perspectives and Rural Air Pollution

March, 2019 | Issue Brief

What is Polluting Delhi’s Air?Understanding Uncertainties in Emissions Inventories

March, 2019 | Issue Brief

CEEW IIASA Pathways to National Ambient Air Quality Report — Pathways to Achieve National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in India

March, 2019 | Report

The study on India’s adaptation gap reflects the deep insights of authors on this complex subject.

Ashok Lavasa

Election Commissioner of India
I congratulate CEEW for their efforts and hope this report on climate risk will trigger a public debate and help begin a process of continuous risk assessment.

S Ramadorai

Chairman, National Skill Development Agency and National Skill Development Corporation; Trustee, CEEW
I am sure that CEEW’s study will serve as an important reference document for different stakeholders in their endeavour towards providing adequate and safe drinking water and proper sanitation facilities for India’s urban population.

Isher Judge Ahluwalia

Chairperson, Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations