CSUPEM drives impactful research and advocacy across ten key areas:

1. Smart Cities & Sustainable Urban Planning
• Implement eco-friendly infrastructure and smart mobility solutions.
• Develop GIS-based urban planning models for sustainable city growth.
• Support policies promoting green spaces and mixed land-use planning.

2. Sustainable Land Use and Ecosystem Conservation
• Advocate for integrated land-use planning to balance urban expansion with nature conservation.
• Creation and restoration of wet lands
• Promote reforestation and habitat restoration in urban areas.
• Implement greenbelt policies to protect biodiversity.

3. Climate Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction
• Design nature-based solutions (mangroves, floodplains) for climate adaptation.
• Strengthen urban resilience to droughts, floods, and heatwaves.
• Enhance climate-smart agriculture in urban areas.

4. Waste Management & Circular Economy
• Develop zero-waste strategies and sustainable waste disposal systems.
• Promote waste-to-energy initiatives through public-private partnerships.
• Advocate for policy reforms to integrate circular economy practices.

5. Water Conservation & Sustainable Resource Use
• Develop water-efficient urban policies.
• Prevent water pollution through strict wastewater regulations.
• Implement community-based conservation programs.

6. Sustainable Forestry & Green Infrastructure
• Integrate urban forestry programs to improve air quality and carbon sequestration.
• Expand green roofs, vertical gardens, and urban parks to mitigate heat islands.
• Promote community-led afforestation projects.

7.Sustainable Mining Practices & Policy Governance
• Support eco-friendly mining technologies to reduce environmental degradation.
• Advocate for low-impact extraction methods that minimize land disturbance.
• Strengthen environmental standards and regulatory enforcement in the mining sector.

8. Land Rehabilitation & Post-Mining Land Use
• Restore degraded mining sites through land reclamation and reforestation.
• Convert abandoned mines into green spaces or renewable energy sites.
• Enforce mine closure plans for sustainable rehabilitation.

9. Carbon Offset
• Carbon footprint assessments
• Custom offset strategies aligned with sustainability goals
• Access to certified carbon offset programs (e.g., afforestation, renewable energy, waste-to-energy initiatives)
• Transparent reporting for ESG and compliance needs

10. Community & Biodiversity Protection
• Protect local communities from displacement due to urban expansion.
• Conserve forests and biodiversity hotspots through legal advocacy.
• Engage local stakeholders in sustainable land-use planning.