The Mittal Institute has announced the recipients of its inaugural Faculty Climate Research Grants, aimed at fostering deeper scholarly engagement on climate change in South Asia. The grants are intended to catalyze the creation of new knowledge and contribute to the development of sustainable solutions in the region. The winning projects cover a wide range of topics, including documenting women's leadership in climate resilience in Nepal, investigating heat stress and relative humidity in India, and unveiling gendered climate vulnerability in India. Other projects focus on optimizing India's biofuel capacity with green hydrogen penetration, studying climate change and habitability in Nepal, and examining South Asia's role in shaping global climate policy. Additionally, a unique project involves creating a film on indigenous climate stories from South India through music and rain. The Principal Investigators leading these projects come from prestigious institutions like Harvard University and bring expertise in various fields such as environmental studies, public policy, and global health. The research categories span energy transition and policy, food systems, agriculture, land use, and law and policy for climate transition and adaptation, reflecting a comprehensive approach to addressing climate challenges in South Asia.