For Better Policy Making
Policy research lab headed by Dr. Krishna Malakar, Faculty at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
Research problems and themes
Vulnerability, Resilience & Development Indices
Development of indices to measure vulnerability, risk, resilience, and socio-economic development of communities and regions, providing a comprehensive quantitative basis for policy interventions.
Socio-Economic and Behavioral Drivers
Investigation into the socio-economic and behavioral factors influencing vulnerability, risk, resilience, and adaptation to climate change, focusing on natural-resource based livelihoods.
Barriers to Technology Adoption
Identification of barriers hindering the adoption of technologies that support climate change mitigation and adaptation, aiming to facilitate more effective implementation.
Our work is related to the Sustainable Development Goals
Our work in the media
Dr. Krishna Malakar
Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Welcome!
I am Dr. Krishna Malakar, an ecological economist dedicated to impactful research on the human dimensions of the environment and climate change. I earned my Ph.D. from the Interdisciplinary Programme in Climate Studies at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai, India. My research employs mixed methods, including desk research, content analysis, focus group discussions, household surveys, and statistical analyses, to measure and understand policy gaps. My work has been published in various peer-reviewed international scientific journals and has garnered significant media coverage.
Publications
Blogs
Coastal Risk
Mapping Coastal Risk in India: A Comprehensive Approach Using the IPCC-AR5 Framework India’s vast coastline,...
Twitter speaks
Twitter Speaks: Pandemic, Environment, and Public Perception When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to...
Drivers of adaptation
Navigating Change: How Fisherfolk Adapt to a Shifting Marine Landscape In a world increasingly impacted...
