CENTRE FOR POLICY AND SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH   The Centre for Policy and Sustainability Research will initiate a series of studies and cutting edge analyses, to bring out truths about resource availability and use, its economics from an environmental perspective, propose timely and right policy perspectives, introduce international best practices in India, etc.   The objectives of WISE are not limited only to sustainable energy. Ultimately, sustainable energy becomes relevant and meaningful in the context of sustainable development. Most mainstream thinking revolves around ‘quick-fix’ and ‘tail-end’ solutions to the problems of environmental damage, with economic growth proceeding in ‘business-as-usual’ mode. Many institutions in India also base their research and findings on this ‘win-win’ assumption. Sustainability has thus become an oxymoron, with everybody attributing their own meaning to it. For many it means a continuous march towards sustainable profits. But this is far from the truth. In the absence of real facts, long-term policy formulation becomes unrealistic and skewed. WISE’s objectives aim at real and grassroots research and analysis of the facts and figures of resource availability and use from a futuristic perspective. Such basic research is essential for policy formulation and firming up future strategies. As the famous Red Indian Chief Seattle said, “We have not inherited the earth from our forefathers, but borrowed it from our children.” Some of the projects being undertaken by the Centre are: Advocating adoption by Parliament of the Draft Renewable Energy Law for India prepared by WISE. Documenting and propagating international best practices for mainstreaming renewable energy in India. Supporting Electricity Regulatory Commissions in India for adopting regulatory measures to facilitate growth of sustainable energy. Long-term research into incentives in the power sector for creating a level playing field for renewable based power generation Resource assessment of conventional and non-conventional fuels to analyse their realistic future potential. Futuristic studies of energy scenarios towards ensuring an energy secure future. In the long-term, the Centre will form the central core of WISE’s role as a strategic think-tank in the areas of renewable energy and sustainable development. The Centre will gradually begin studies and generate policy alternatives and scenarios that will integrate renewable energy and sustainable development into a broader societal framework.