Divecha Centre for Climate Change, IISc

What Divecha Centre for Climate Change, IISc does

The Divecha Centre for Climate Change (DCCC) is an academic research center established in January 2009 within the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore, India. It was founded with financial contributions from principal donors Arjun and Diana Divecha and the Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment. The center's stated mandate is to understand climate variability and climate change and their impacts on the environment, with research spanning atmospheric science, glaciology (Himalayan cryosphere, glacier dynamics via SAR remote sensing), monsoon systems and land-atmosphere interactions, aerosol vertical distribution, lightning occurrence, soil carbon dynamics, and renewable energy integration (wind-solar hybrid systems, grid integration). It also operates an annual public lecture series (the Jeremy Grantham Lecture on Climate Change, 21 editions through 2025), training programs on aerosols, glacier remote sensing, climate-health, and climate-resilient agriculture, climate quiz contests (2010–2020), policy briefs, and a quarterly DCCC Newsletter (Vol. 1 in 2016 through Vol. 11 in 2026).

The center serves three primary audiences: policy makers requiring climate science evidence for decisions, the general public reached through outreach and awareness activities, and academic researchers and students who collaborate with the center. Its core deliverables are peer-reviewed research publications, open-access policy briefs, training programs, and the Grantham lecture series. The center does not sell products or services; it is funded through institutional support from IISc, the original donor endowment from the Divecha family and Grantham Foundation, and research grants. All outreach activities—workshops, lectures, and quiz contests—are provided free of charge. Outreach is disseminated via public lectures, training programs, the DCCC Newsletter, policy briefs, a YouTube channel, and partnerships including Future Earth South Asia (where DCCC hosts the regional hub) and the Water Solutions Lab. The center is chaired by Prof. S.K. Satheesh, an internationally recognized climate scientist.

Name

Divecha Centre for Climate Change, IISc

Legal name

Divecha Centre for Climate Change

Website

https://dccc.iisc.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Divecha Centre for Climate Change is an academic research center at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, conducting peer-reviewed research on Indian climate systems, monsoons, glaciers, aerosols, and renewable energy while running public outreach programs for policymakers and the general public.

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Product category

Climate Research and Academic Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Downscaled Climate Projections & Scenario Analytics (CMIP, SSP/RCP, Regionalization) (EUABALAB), Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation & Resilience Programs (BPAIAMAD)

Keywords

• Climate change research
• Atmospheric science studies
• Glaciology research
• Monsoon dynamics research
• Renewable energy analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Divecha Centre for Climate Change is an academic research center that conducts scientific research on climate variability, climate change impacts, atmospheric science, glaciology, monsoon dynamics, aerosols, and renewable energy integration. It complements its research with outreach activities—public lectures, training programs, policy briefs, workshops, and quiz contests—to create climate awareness among researchers, policymakers, students, and the general public. All offerings are provided free of charge, supported by institutional funding from IISc and donor contributions.

Product overview

The Divecha Centre for Climate Change at IISc is a research and outreach center focused on understanding climate variability and climate change and their impacts on the environment. The center operates as a unified research organization offering multiple interconnected programs: peer-reviewed research publications covering atmospheric science, glaciology, monsoons, and renewable energy; training programs on aerosols, glacier studies, and climate health; the annual Jeremy Grantham Lecture Series; policy briefs on climate mitigation strategies; seminars and workshops for outreach; climate quiz programs for awareness; a quarterly newsletter; and a library of climate science resources. These offerings work together to advance climate science research and disseminate knowledge to researchers, policymakers, and the public.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Research Publications and Studies Peer-reviewed research output on climate variability, climate change impacts, atmospheric science, glaciers, monsoons, aerosols, renewable energy integration, land-atmosphere interactions, soil carbon, and extreme weather events. Produced by center faculty, staff, and students for the academic, policy, and public stakeholder community.
• Training Programs Structured training courses on aerosols and climate, glacier studies and remote sensing, climate change and health, and climate resilient agriculture. Designed for researchers, professionals, and students seeking specialized climate science skills.
• Jeremy Grantham Lecture Series on Climate Change Annual public lecture series featuring international climate experts, named after Jeremy Grantham, founder of the Grantham Foundation. 21 lectures conducted from 2009 through 2025, open to the public, researchers, and policy community.
• Policy Briefs Briefing documents addressing climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in India, covering renewable energy, space cooling appliances, agricultural vulnerability, air quality, and energy policy. Targeted at Indian government and policy stakeholders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 research publications covering diverse climate topics including glaciers, monsoons, renewable energy, and extreme weather
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Future Earth South AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe center serves as the hub for Future Earth in South Asia, collaborating on global climate research initiatives and hosting the Future Earth South Asia Regional Office and webinar series.
• Water Solutions LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative initiative listed under Other Initiatives, focused on water-related climate solutions and research collaboration.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe center is established within and hosted by the Indian Institute of Science, one of India's premier research institutions, providing institutional support and infrastructure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Centre for Policy Research (CPR), Climate Policy Initiative: An Indian policy think tank with climate and energy policy research programs, comparable in its focus on producing policy briefs and engaging with Indian climate decision-makers, though more policy- than science-oriented.

Direct peers

• Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability, Ashoka University: An Indian academic research center focused on climate change and sustainability science with policy engagement, directly comparable to DCCC's mandate of climate research combined with outreach to policymakers and the public.
• National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS): An Indian multidisciplinary research institute with active climate and energy policy research, comparable as an academic policy-oriented climate research center engaged with Indian government stakeholders.
• Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM): India's premier atmospheric and climate research institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, conducting directly comparable research on monsoon variability, aerosols, and climate modeling relevant to the Divecha Centre's core research areas.
• Centre for Atmospheric Sciences, IIT Delhi: An academic research group at IIT Delhi conducting atmospheric and climate science research with strong overlap in aerosol studies, monsoon dynamics, and air quality — core research domains of the Divecha Centre.
• Indian Climate Research Network: An Indian network connecting climate researchers across institutions, with overlapping mission of building climate science community and informing Indian climate policy through collaborative research and events.

Broad incumbents

• Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK): A globally recognized German climate research institute conducting climate modeling, projections, and impact research. Comparable in mission and methodology around climate projections and resilience analytics, though much larger and globally focused.
• The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI): A much larger and more established Indian think tank conducting climate, energy, and sustainability research with significant policy influence. Comparable as a major Indian climate-and-energy research institution, though broader in scope than DCCC's academic focus.

Regional players

• National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR): An Indian government research institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences conducting polar, ocean, and atmospheric research with adjacent glaciology and cryosphere work — partially overlapping DCCC's Himalayan glacier research.
• Indian Network for Climate Change Assessment (INCCA): An Indian government-coordinated network coordinating national climate change research and assessments, comparable as an India-focused climate research coordination body feeding into national policy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCU2Lv42AN-73OcJtP3fcQww
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/divecha-centre-for-climate-change

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Profiles1 record

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