About
The Center for Climate Change and Disaster Management (C3DAR) at IIT Mandi is dedicated to addressing the growing challenges posed by climate change and natural disasters, particularly in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). With climate hazards such as landslides, flash floods, droughts, and extreme weather events becoming more frequent and severe, there is a pressing need for scientific research, innovative solutions, and policy-driven resilience strategies.
Our Mission
C3DAR aims to be a national and international hub for research, innovation, and capacity building in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. We focus on developing sustainable and technology-driven solutions to mitigate climate risks while ensuring the resilience of ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities.
Key Focus Areas
Leaving an in Our center brings together experts from multiple disciplines to work on:
Climate Change Impact Assessment – Understanding regional climate dynamics, extreme weather forecasting, and adaptation strategies.
Geohazards and Risk Mitigation – Investigating landslides, earthquakes, glacial hazards, and their impact on infrastructure.
Sustainable Infrastructure Development – Designing resilient urban and rural infrastructure using AI, ML, and smart technologies.
Hydroclimatology and Water Resources – Studying the effects of climate change on water cycles, floods, and droughts.
Atmospheric and Environmental Science – Research on air pollution, aerosols, carbon transport, and their role in climate change delible mark on the landscape of tomorrow.
Uniqueness
The Center for Climate Change and Disaster Resilience Research (C3DAR) at IIT Mandi stands out due to its unique blend of geographical advantage, interdisciplinary research, and technology-driven solutions.
C3DAR is one of the few centers in India that specifically targets climate change and disaster resilience in mountainous ecosystems, especially the fragile Himalayan region, making its research geographically unique.
It brings together climate science, civil engineering, environmental studies, and policy making promoting holistic solutions rather than siloed research
C3DAR emphasizes training future leaders and professionals through webinars, symposiums, and fieldwork building human capacity in underrepresented areas of climate resilience.
The center uses AI, IoT, and remote sensing for real-time monitoring, prediction, and early warning systems—pioneering tech-driven disaster resilience in India.
The center partners with national and international disaster resilience organizations (e.g., AIDMI), creating a networked model of research, education, and implementation.
With IIT Mandi’s location in a landslide-prone zone, C3DAR has direct access to real-world testing grounds, making it a practical lab for developing and validating risk mitigation tools.
Unlike many disaster-focused centers, C3DAR is equally committed to long-term sustainability ensuring disaster resilience doesn’t compromise environmental or social well-being.
Relevant expertise available at IIT Mandi
Climate Change
•Instrumentation
•Data collection
•Modelling
•Projections
•Sustainable development
Disaster Domains
•Landslide and Debris Flow
•Earthquake
•Tsunami
•Floods and Droughts
•Avalanches
•Forest fires
•Environmental aspects
•Air pollution
•Ground water contamination
•Soil contamination
•Aerosol and micro-nano plastic contamination
Aspects of studies
•Hazard
•Vulnerability
•Risk assessment
•Monitoring
•Early warning
•Mitigation
•Capacity building
Deliverables
The C3DAR has several deliverables and outcomes that are beneficial to society. Some of these outcomes are detailed below:
Peer-reviewed research publications on climate change, disaster risk, and resilience.
Annual research reports summarizing center activities and outcomes.
Open-access data platforms for climate and hazard-related datasets.
AI-based early warning systems for landslides, floods, and wildfires.
GIS-based risk and vulnerability maps tailored for the Himalayan region.
Climate resilience toolkits for urban planners and decision-makers.
IoT-enabled sensor networks for real-time environmental monitoring.
Mobile applications for community disaster alerts and feedback.
Affordable, scalable technologies for resilient infrastructure.
Policy briefs and adaptation frameworks for government bodies.
Training programs and workshops for students, professionals, and officials.
E-learning modules and curriculum development in climate resilience.
Community outreach programs for awareness and preparedness.
Locally co-developed climate action plans with at-risk communities.
Collaborative research initiatives with national and global partners.
Annual symposiums and expert panels like ACES for knowledge sharing.
Partnerships with NGOs, industry, and policy institutions for field impact.
Deployment of IoT-based sensor networks in vulnerable areas.
Creation of risk and vulnerability assessments for Himalayan regions.
Generation of hazard maps to support local planning and disaster preparedness.