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Research

Through its interdisciplinary approach to sustainability research, the OICSD develops a broader understanding around developmental challenges facing the Indian subcontinent.

Future of Cooling

With its close ties to the Oxford Future of Cooling Programme led by Dr Radhika Khosla, the work includes landscape assessments of active and passive cooling technologies; the social construction of cooling and behaviours, and more.

India's Urban Transitions

The Centre's interdisciplinary research examines how cities in transition manage the tensions of meeting growing energy needs for development while protecting the local and global environment.

Healthcare Innovation

Researchers at the OICSD are developing novel remote technologies that can be deployed as reliable, non-invasive and inexpensive diagnostic support tools in home and community settings.

Food and Nutrition

One of OICSD's priority areas is food and nutrition in India. The Centre has hosted webinars, readings groups and a three-day conference on food, agriculture and the environment.

Forests and Biodiversity

OICSD scholars research the impacts of climate change on forest birds, reforestation as a climate mitigation strategy, and traditional ecological knowledge of indigenous communities.

Public Health

OICSD's work on public health, led by Dr Premila Webster, focusses on mental heath and well-being and the social determinants of health such as access to clinical care, employment, education, housing, access to clean air/water/food, etc.

Research Activities

India and Climate Change reading group

Students, senior researchers and faculty from all disciplines are invited to this reading group on climate change debates specific to the Indian context.

Food and Nutrition reading group

The OICSD food and nutrition reading group examines the trajectory of food and nutrition policy in India, recognizing that the right to food and nutrition is central to a dignified life.

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