Council On Energy, Environment and Water
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water, commonly known as CEEW, is a not-for-profit policy research institution based in New Delhi, India. CEEW was formed to provide independent research-based insights to policymakers for building a sustainable India. The Council also has an office in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It has multiple research projects running across 22 Indian states and other parts of the world. CEEW's research areas include energy and resource efficiency and security; power sector reforms, industrial decarbonisation, sustainable mobility and cooling, sustainable food systems, climate risks and adaptation, air  quality, water resources management, sustainability finance, energy-trade-climate linkages and climate geoengineering governance. The think-tank advises the Indian government. The CEO of CEEW is Arunabha Ghosh. History. CEEW was founded in 2010 with a mission to identify integrated solutions required to achieve balanced growth and development for India. Given the global nature of climate change and resource challenges, and the need for cross-border, collective action, Arunabha Ghosh, CEEW’s founder and CEO, envisioned an internationally focused institute to “solve real problems using world-class research. CEEW’s first Chairperson was Suresh Prabhu, a former Union Minister in  the Government of India. In 2022, CEEW has over 120 employees, including engineers, economists, social and environmental scientists and management graduates. CEEW's research has been widely covered by Indian and international news outlets. The think tank also convenes the world's best minds for sustainability-related conferences, including its flagship event — Energy Horizons. Board members. Members of CEEW’s board of trustees include Funding. CEEW is an independent research institution, which receives its funding through donations and grants. Its funding sources include private and philanthropic foundations, multilateral organisations, government grants, corporations, and public institutions. CEEW’s research caters to  an audience comprising policymakers, journalists, academics, industry stakeholders, and students, who are separate from the funders. The think tank does not compromise on its editorial independence. Research and publications. CEEW has engaged in over 300 research projects. Some of its notable publications include: