"ClimateSmart Cities Assessment Framework(CSCAF)” as a step towards holistic, climate responsive urban development. This is part of the Mission’s focus on 3 pillars of performance- Liveability, Economic-ability and Sustainability.
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This is an important sector to improve on in the cities - its relationship with the environment. With the advancement of renewable energy technologies, the cities can become smarter and reduce carbon emissions by adapting to various measures such as distributed generation, energy efficiency, electric vehicle and alternate fuel transportation system.
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Cities are responsible for climate-sensitive development. By taking appropriate measures, cities can increase their resilience to climate-related shocks. From climate adaptation to mitigation perspective, all these aspects play a critical role.
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Increasing levels of motorised transport contribute significantly to CO2 emission. Through sustainable transport infrastructure, cities can mitigate impact on health, environment and air pollution, in the form of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
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Water is critical for sustainable development and eradication of poverty and hunger. Lack of access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene is a major issue in front of different governments. These problems, coupled with other water-related disasters like scarcity and pollution, are increasing because of climate change.
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Greenhouse Gases can be avoided though scientific management of waste. City’s commitment towards circular economy and adherence to Integrated Solid Waste Management principles will help achieve Swachh Bharat Mission objectives, reduce methane and CO2 emissions, and combat climate change as well.
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Alliance for an inclusive dialogue and broad-based, collaborative action at the national level is required. This shall help in actual mitigation and adaptation actions that are required for cities to undertake to improve their performance.
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Time for talks on climate is over. The world needs to act now.
Narendra ModiPrime Minister of India at the 2019 United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York
I am sure with this framework, cities will step towards sustainability, thereby contributing to Sustainable Development Goals and Government of India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Hardeep Singh PuriMinister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
I wish to place my appreciation for this assessment framework and hope it will serve as a guidance framework for a sustainable and climate-resilient development. I extend my best wishes to all cities which are taking part in this initiative.
Durga Shanker Mishra Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Climate change knows no borders. It will not stop before the Pacific Islands. The entire international community here has to shoulder the responsibility to bring about a sustainable development.
Angela Merkel Chancellor of Federal Republic of Germany
The climate crisis has already been solved. We already have the facts and solutions. All we have to do is to wake up and change.
Greta Thunberg Climate Change Activist
I want to hear about how we are going to stop the increase in emissions by 2020, and dramatically reduce emissions to reach net-zero emissions by mid-century.
António GuterresUN Secretary-General calling on all leaders during Climate Action Summit, New York, 2019
Chairman and Co-Founder of Generation Investment Management.
Al GoreChairman and Co-Founder Generation Investment Management
Climate change is not hysteria – it’s a fact.
Leonardo DiCaprio American actor and environmentalist
Climate change will test our intelligence, our compassion and our will. But we are equal to that challenge.
Justin TrudeauPrime Minister of Canada
It’s not climate change that needs to be tackled. It is the political power of fossil fuel industry.
Richard DennissChief Economist at The Australia Institute
We are the first generation to feel the effects of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it.
Barack ObamaFormer President of America
