What Are SLCPs

Drone view captures green village landscape with smoke in Banten, Indonesia.

Short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) such as black carbon, NOx, ozone, methane, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) have a significant impact on regional climate, human health, and food security. The Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP), as one of the world’s most polluted and densely populated regions, provides a critical context for targeted SLCP research and action. This unique series of mini-conferences aims to bring together leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, and civil society representatives to deepen understanding and develop collaborative strategies to mitigate SLCPs across the IGP region. Each event focuses on a distinct theme yet shares the goal of enhancing interdisciplinary dialogue and regional cooperation.By fostering evidence-based discussions, the series seeks to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions and policy frameworks. It also highlights the co-benefits of SLCP reduction, including cleaner air, improved agricultural productivity, and climate resilience. Ultimately, these coversations aim to build a shared regional roadmap for sustainable development and healthier communities.

Why SLCPs Matter

SLCPs like black carbon and ozone contribute heavily to air pollution and climate change, but unlike CO₂, they have short atmospheric lifespans. This means reducing SLCPs can yield fast benefits—from fewer premature deaths to slowed warming. In the Indo-Gangetic Plain, where over 800 million people are exposed to extreme pollution, cutting SLCPs is both urgent and impactful.

Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP)

Spanning across northern India, southern Nepal, eastern Pakistan, and Bangladesh, the Indo-Gangetic Plain is home to over 800 million people—nearly 10% of the world’s population. This densely populated region is marked by a complex mix of agriculture, industry, and rapid urbanization, making it a critical hotspot for short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) like black carbon, methane, and tropospheric ozone.

Addressing SLCPs here offers a triple benefit:

🌿 Public Health: Reducing pollution-related respiratory diseases and premature deaths.
🌤️ Climate Mitigation: Rapidly cooling the region through SLCP cuts.
🌾 Sustainable Development: Improving agricultural yields and rural livelihoods.

About Igp

Mission and Methodology That Drive Us

Our Mission

We are committed to advancing scientific understanding and policy solutions that reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) in the Indo-Gangetic Plain—one of the most polluted and climate-sensitive regions in the world. Through research, education, and collaboration, we aim to improve public health, environmental resilience, and regional air quality.

Our Methodology

We use cutting-edge atmospheric monitoring stations, satellite analysis, and modeling tools to track SLCP levels across seasons and locations. Our flagship research site, IGP-CARE in Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh, provides year-round data on black carbon, brown carbon, ozone, and related pollutants. This evidence supports actionable strategies for mitigation and policy intervention.

Team & Collaborators

Dr. Ravi Kant Pathak

University of Gothenburg Funded by: Swedish Research Council FORMAS, Sweden Event Manager:
Enigma Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. NOIDA, India

Dr. Trupti Das

Chief Scientist & Chairperson, HRD
Did my masters in Microbiology and I worked as a CSIR-Senior Research Fellow at CSIR-IMMT to complete

Dr. Bhanu Neupane, T U, K, Nepal

Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha Event
Manager:
Enigma Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. NOIDA

Prof. D. P Mishra, IIT Kanpur, India

Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Event Manager:
Enigma Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. NOIDA India

Prof. Gazala Habib, IIT Delhi

IIT Delhi, India
Event Manager:
Enigma Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. NOIDA

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