Transitions Research will shed light on radical transformations that will shape India’s long-term future.
Our mission is to discover sustainable transition pathways for India’s future by conducting policy and action research, filling knowledge gaps, co-creating solutions and enabling citizen engagement.
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User Journeys with Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work and Society
‘User Journeys with Generative AI: Navigating the Future of Work and Society” is a pilot study that aims to centre user journeys of GenAI and examine its impact on the future of work and society bringing a spotlight on users of the technology as the emerging subject and stakeholder in this digital age.
Why AI Governance Must Contend With Semiconductor Geopolitics
Our latest issue of the AI+ Blog series emphasises on the geopolitical and geo-economic dynamics related to semiconductors, such as the concentration of chip manufacturing in certain countries, and how restrictions on semiconductor access can impact AI research, development, and governance efforts globally.
Alleviating energy poverty through transitioning to low-carbon technologies
This blog explores policies that promote fair access to clean energy, bridging social gaps, and nurturing community resilience.
Working Alone Together: Generative AI and the Future of Work
This article highlights the need to reflect on how genAI at work has the potential to change and impact the quality and nature of human associations in the context of its rapidly evolving world.
Discovering Just & Sustainable Transition Pathways for India’s Future.
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Upcoming event: Can We Survive and Thrive in Hotter Cities?
In this dialogue, we hope to delve into the question of adapting to rising temperatures – exploring the role of policy and heat adaptation plans in addressing the uneven impacts of heat in urban communities, as well as the role of cooling technologies, which demand massive energy consumption and compromise our ability to achieve mitigation goals.
Four Radical Transitions
We focus on four radical transitions – low carbon and climate resilient development; smart and inclusive urbanisation; safe and responsible digitalisation, and sustainable and equitable food systems. Radical shifts in socio-technical systems, human values and politics need to be imagined. Incremental change will not do.
Low Carbon Society
Climate change is a problem of collective societal action. How do we deeply and rapidly alter politics, norms, attitudes and incentives to act?
Future Cities
The growth of mid-sized cities is likely to shape India’s urbanisation story. How can we build Future Cities that are inclusive, climate resilient and technologically smart?
Digital Society
The future of societal and political participation, environmental sustainability, economic prosperity and good work depend on how we make sense of digital technologies. How do we ensure that digitalization is socially just, equitable and sustainable?
Future of Food
The changing food production, distribution and consumption patterns have significant impact on nature and communities. How do we ensure these changes are ecologically sustainable and equitable?