Research Team: Rohini Somanathan, Rajiv Sethi & Siva Athreya Funded by: EfD Description: A phone survey was conducted to assess the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown and government welfare measures on the wellbeing and coping strategies of urban poor households. Collaboration with: Seva Mandir (Udaipur), Vidya Bhawan (Udaipur) and Srijan (Delhi)
Principle Investigator: Kanishka Kacker, Jorge Bonilla, Jie-Sheng Tan-Soo, Ping Qin Funded by: Efd Description: The study explores the impact of traffic congestion on air pollution and how public investment in urban infrastructure can support a transition to net-zero cities. Collaboration with:Efd
Research Team: E. Somanathan & Rajagopal Prabhakar Funded by: EfD Description: Developing a community forestry portal within the India Biodiversity Portal to showcase local afforestation and restoration efforts. Collaboration with: Strand Life Sciences Private Limited
Research Team: Shoibal Chakravarty & E. Somanathan Funded by: EfD & CECFEE