IRADe is an independent non-profit, advanced research institute which aims to conduct research and policy analysis to engage stakeholders such as government, non- governmental organisations, corporations, academic and financial institutions. Energy, climate change, urban development, poverty, gender equity, agriculture and food security are some of the challenges faced in the 21st century. IRADes research covers these issues, as well as the policies that affect them. IRADes focus is on effective action through multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder research to arrive at implementable solutions for sustainable development policy research and effective governance that accounts for techno-economic and socio-cultural issues. It also provides expertise to several ministries, national and international institutions, and partners with reputed organisations. IRADe was established under the Society’s Act, in 2002 at New Delhi. It is certified as a Research & Development Organisation by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), Government of India. It has also been selected as a Centre of Excellence by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, for urban development and climate change. Our Vision To be a leading Global independent policy research think tank that provides and enables implementable policy solutions for sustainable and inclusive development. Our Mission To carry out policy analysis from multi-stakeholder and multi-disciplinary perspectives for decision-makers and vulnerable groups in the thematic areas of climate change and environment; energy and power systems; sustainable urban development; agriculture and food security; poverty alleviation and gender. This is accomplished using policy research and analysis, consensus building and dialogues, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation.