In the face of the global imperative to limit the rise in temperatures to 1.5 °C (above pre-industrial level), as outlined in the Paris Agreement, nations have been striving to transition towards a net-zero economy. This challenge is particularly pronounced for India, where the dual goals of fulfilling developmental aspirations …
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) wants the state to create a framework that will make it mandatory for all buildings to strictly adhere to safety norms laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The authority also wants these to be part of building bylaws; for this, DDMA …
Buildings are the largest consumers of energy worldwide. In many IEA member countries, the buildings sector accounts for over 40% of primary energy consumption. Globally, the sector’s final consumption doubled between 1971 and 2010, driven primarily by population increase and economic growth. The number of buildings will continue to increase, …
Coming down heavily on the East Delhi Municipal Corporation’s report in an unauthorised construction case and saying that deliberate attempts are made to pass of new constructions as old, Delhi Lokayukta Manmohan Sarin on Tuesday questioned why no serious attempts are made “to ascertain the vintage of construction by scientific …
After a contempt notice was shot off to Delhi Development Authority vice-chairman and Delhi chief secretary over encroachments on two water bodies, DDA and Delhi government are trying desperately to show that some work has taken place here before the next court hearing on August 7. At the Kishangarh water …
The Union Environment and Forest Ministry has approved the diversion of 1.80 hectares of forest land in the Sultilla area of Nurpur for constructing the proposed building of the local Arya Government Degree College. Sources said the proposal was made during the previous BJP government after the initiative of the …
Residents of Carleston Nest, a 10-flat apartment on Lloyd Road, Cox Town, got a shock after their water bill for July shot up 171 per cent. Reason: The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) had quietly issued a government notification on June 13, 2013, increasing water and sanitation charges …
Over the past decade, builders have complained that procuring environmental clearances for their projects is one of the biggest rackets. In private conversations they allege large scale corruption__their building proposals are not cleared for more than a year and things speed up only when they pay up. One cannot verify …
The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) is set to implement a proposal to allow online approval of building plans. Under the proposal, those intending to construct structures in Ghaziabad will be able to submit building plans online. After thorough evaluation of the plan, a no-objection certificate (NOC) will be issued, and …
Central Circular Doesn’t Specify Action If Deadlines Aren’t Met The Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) wants environmental approvals for building and real estate projects to be granted within three-and-a-half months of the plans being submitted to the state bodies responsible for clearing them. All projects involving built-up area …
In 2011, the World Bank initiated the Partnership for Sustainable Cities, a group of leading urban actors with a mission to collaborate on city development around the world and foster city-led sustainable development. This synthesis paper, Building Sustainability in an Urbanizing World, is a product of the partnership’s early discussions. …
Opposing Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath’s push for a vertical growth in the city, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today said she won’t allow the construction of high-rise buildings as long as she is ‘alive’. “I agree with you that eventually perhaps Delhi will need high-rise buildings. But it will …
Kerala Energy Conservation Building Code is expected to be notified within two months Energy conservation is no more a choice but a must. Kerala Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) is expected to be notified within two months, and it will make compulsory for all new commercial buildings with a connected …
GEO-5 for Business is written for business leaders who are responsible for ensuring that risks and opportunities are understood, addressed, and turned into long-term competitive advantage for their companies. The report assesses the operational, market, reputational, and policy implications of environmental trends on ten business sectors. It is based on …
Hyderabad: The Industries Department is working out the mandatory green code for all industries and factories in the state. As per this code, it will be essential for all industries to provide a compulsory 15 per cent of their area for vegetation. They will also be required to go in …
Hyderabad: Citizens acquiring a house or building one have to first construct a rain water harvesting (RWH) pit in their plots and then apply for permission to build one. Cantonment authorities, who failed to get builders in tow and construct RWH pits as shown in their building plans at the …
Mumbai: The state government might retain the special planning authority (SPA) status granted to Lavasa with some riders. Last year, a report from the state urban development (UD) department had recommended revocation of thespecial status. An alternate option of retaining the status while appointing a government-nominated official as its chief …
"Rooftop Revolution – Unleashing Delhi's Solar Potential" is an in-depth analysis of the potential for rooftop solar in Delhi, a city that has often claimed to be the world's greenest capital. The report comes at a time when India's political nerve-centre and national capital is facing a potential electricity crisis. …
The BWSSB had warned that owners of properties which have borewells would face action, if the borewells were not registered by March 31. The Water Board had said defaulters would have to pay fine or even undergo prosecution. It was also planning squads to crack down on unregistered borewells. But …
More than 10 years after it was made mandatory, BMC has failed to ensure rainwater harvesting in most new buildings. A study by Observer Research Foundation, a think tank on public policy, has revealed most new buildings do not have rainwater harvesting facilities. It said even if half the developed …
The Australian government will provide Rs 130 million to improve planning and community resilience in four disaster prone cities, Mullaitivu, Mannar, Vavuniya and Akkaraipattu. The latest funding is in addition to earlier Australian funding of Australian $ 1,000,000 in 2012 for disaster preparedness in Balangoda, Batticaloa, Kalmunai and Ratnapura. The …
