PARC

Environment and Sustainable
Development


Description:

Division engages with stakeholders working in Environment and Sustainable Development Areas to identify the prominent gaps and provide problem-specific solutions in order to develop strategies & create change in the sector through coherent mechanisms like research and advocacy.

Verticals / Environment and Sustainable Development

Vision: Pioneering Tomorrow’s Sustainable Paradigm: Redefining the Landscape through Innovative Thinking, Visionary Insight, and Transformative Interventions, to Shape India in Environmental Harmony and Prosperity.

Mission: The mission of the Environment and Sustainable Development Division is to drive positive change by designing and implementing impactful interventions that prioritize environmental health and sustainable development. Through rigorous research, collaborative partnerships, and effective advocacy, we aim to influence policies that promote ecological balance and economic well-being. We are dedicated to fostering dialogue, generating innovative solutions, and leveraging comprehensive data to develop strategies that empower communities and organizations to actively participate in sustainable practices

Key Functions of the Environment and Sustainable Development Division

Research and Policy Advocacy:

Impact Assessment and Improvement:

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Capacity Building for Sustainable Practices:

Solution-Oriented Advocacy:

Scope of Work for Environment and Sustainable Development Division

Divisional Strengths

Systems Thinking Visualised

In today’s interconnected world, tackling environmental and sustainability challenges demands more than linear solutions — it requires a systems thinking approach. This resource has been developed as a strategic visualisation tool to support bureaucrats, public policy professionals, and institutional planners in understanding the interdependencies, feedback loops, and collaborative pathways that shape sustainable development outcomes.

Each Kumu map presented here offers a structured lens to examine complex issues — whether it’s resource flows, institutional roles, behavioural patterns, or multi-stakeholder interventions. By mapping relationships rather than just components, these visuals help uncover leverage points, streamline coordination across departments, and surface blind spots that conventional approaches may miss.

This resource is not just informational — it is strategic. It encourages users to move beyond silos, identify unintended consequences, and engage with the systemic nature of the challenges we aim to address. Whether used for policy formulation, programme design, or institutional collaboration, the maps provide a navigable framework to align efforts with circularity, equity, and long-term resilience.

We invite you to explore these Kumu maps as living documents — tools that inform decision-making, build shared understanding, and foster a culture of systems-aware governance.

1.  Waste System Informal Stakeholder Landscape –  https://embed.kumu.io/b5c498f8db4f9e7d7e32774aa4478d9f

2.  Reverse Logistics System Thinking 
 https://embed.kumu.io/e82e52a1fb80b82470c9510f38cb69b8

3.  Food Waste, Food Loss & Missing System Linkages  https://embed.kumu.io/98363d6428eb181da2923f51c0e9efdb

4.  Solid Waste Management Missing Interlinkages  https://embed.kumu.io/c713f5a6e8e4493b53157c0b1f5033d8

5.  Solid Waste Management Compliance Barriers  https://embed.kumu.io/3da60cd5e91c33aa419197895acf81c9

6. Engagement Strategies in the Solid Waste Management  Sector       https://embed.kumu.io/a6a63145897cfadd0bda91bcb759c70b

Research and Publications of Division

Services Offered

Our division delivers evidence-driven, people-centric solutions across environmental planning, policy implementation, and ground-level interventions. We work at the intersection of governance, research, and citizen systems with a focus on circular economy, sanitation, and climate resilience.