The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
Urbanisation is one of the most important drivers of productivity and growth in the global economy. Between 2014 and 2050, the urban population is projected to increase by around 2.5 billion people, reaching 66% of the global population. By 2030, China’s cities alone will be home to nearly 1 billion …
Immediate government approval of the draft National Urban Sector Policy is a prerequisite to safeguarding the country from unplanned urbanisation, speakers told a seminar yesterday. “Around 4.5 crore people live in urban areas, their contribution to the GDP (gross domestic product) measures 60 to 65 percent which can be raised …
The document reviews approaches for Urban Mobility Plans (UMP) from various countries and showcases a growing number of examples calling for a shift away from the traditional, infrastructure-oriented approach towards sustainable and people-oriented planning. Urban Mobility Plans are used as planning tool and policy instrument to guide the development of …
This paper focusses on one central aspect of urban development: transport and urban form and how the two shape the provision of access to people, goods and services, and information in cities. The more efficient this access, the greater the economic benefits through economies of scale, agglomeration effects and networking …
In an endeavour to develop new integrated townships in Himachal Pradesh, the State Government officials on Sunday met representatives of national and international firms in New Delhi. Sudhir Sharma, Himachal Minister for Urban Development chaired the meeting. At least 36 firms and developers of national and international reputation participated in …
Stress On Local-Level Planning As the Union government unfolds its long-term plans for planned development of urban centres, experts warn that poorly managed urbanization can be detrimental to sustainable development of cities like Pune. The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) and The Forum of Environmental Journalists in India (FEJI) held …
While the form of its successor organisation is not yet clear, the equanimity with which the end of the Planning Commission, as we've known it, has been received reflects a revolutionary change in Centre-state relations. It acknowledges dramatic economic changes in India since 1991, with the private sector playing a …
Govt. initiates project to install energy-efficient street lights. A project for installing energy efficient LED street lights in Kochi Corporation, Attingal municipality and Malappuram municipality has been initiated by the State government. It is being taken up in the public-private participatory mode as part of Nagara Jyothi, a scheme under …
Although the importance of addressing ecosystem service benefits in regional land use planning and decision-making is evident, substantial practical challenges remain. In particular, methods to identify priority areas for the provision of key ecosystem services and other environmental services (benefits from the environment not directly linked to the function of …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Rajeev Suri Vs Ministry of Urban Development & Ors. dated 23/09/2014 regarding the construction/re-development project undertaken by the Ministry of Urban Development at East Kidwai Nagar Delhi and the revocation of the Environment Clearance allegedly obtained …
A major new report released by a commission of global leaders finds that governments and businesses can now improve economic growth and reduce their carbon emissions together. Rapid technological innovation and new investment in infrastructure are making it possible today to tackle climate change at the same time as improving …
An Ordinance further to amend the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Act, 1977 (Act No. 12 of 1977). This Ordinance may be called the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Ordinance, 2014.
This paper, a contribution to the New Climate Economy project, examines how cities’ economic development strategies are likely to affect global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. City governments are increasingly taking an active role in economic development, working to attract and retain businesses. Urban leaders around the world have different resources, …
This paper on Urban Poverty in Asia looks at the different dimensions of poverty in Asia, both income and nonincome, its two main regions, including a brief account of who and what class of people are affected most by poverty and deprivation. This paper analyzes the effect of recent urbanization …
The Climate and Development Outlook – India Special Edition shares news of CDKN’s projects across this diverse and climate-affected country. Many of the projects focus on building climate resilience, particularly among vulnerable populations: Leadership on climate compatible development is emerging in states, districts and cities across India, which is celebrated …
Architects across the world have signed up to a global commitment to eliminate CO2 emissions in the built environment by 2050. Member organisations representing over 1.3 million architects in 124 countries - including the UK's Royal Institute of British Architects - agreed to adopt the 2050 Imperative at the recent …
This report presents a taxonomy of drivers of city competitiveness as well as a number of representative case studies of cities. The case studies are drawn from different geographies and varying levels of development that face different challenges and starting points. The objective of this work is to inspire and …
The state government Tuesday announced the creation of the first ever West Bengal Urban Development Policy, which enables tenants to have the same floor area in a building that comes up after the landlord rebuilds the old house the tenant lived in. “Such a policy was a strong requirement to …
Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India - Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Report No. 2 of the year 2014) on Social, General and Economic Sectors (Non - Public Sector Undertakings) for the year ended 31st March 2013, has been laid on the table of the …
Urbanization is a result as well as a driver of growth, but has often been accompanied by problems with pollution, congestion, slums, and damage to the environment and ecosystems. This comparative report is a collaborative effort of the Asian Development Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank to anticipate and respond …
