Under this program, CSIR advocates for sustainable utilization of all resources and environmental management with the aim of reducing negative environmental impacts to attain sustainable development. We advocate for sustainable solutions such as clean/renewable energy, energy efficiency, smart agriculture, green supply chains and recycling of waste among others for a sustainable future. Through advocacy, research and innovation our discourse covers carbon reduction strategies, climate change mitigation measures, carbon footprint and other environmental related aspects.
Under this program, CSIR also advocates for sustainable means of natural resource extraction, good governance and management practices of all extractive resources (minerals and oil & gas). CSIR does this by initiating and promoting good policy reforms through research and advocacy.