The IMF’s April 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa presents a clear warning: regional growth is slowing, debt pressures are mounting, and donor assistance is declining. Yet the report outlines critical opportunities particularly in domestic revenue mobilization, structural reform, and private sector activation that can shape a more resilient …
NAIROBI (Xinhua) -- Global investors, policymakers and experts will converge in Nairobi mid-March to discuss opportunities in the green buildings sector across Sub-Saharan Africa, the forum organizers said in a statement released on Wednesday. The organizers revealed that real estate professionals, financiers and developers will brainstorm on the emerging opportunities …
Environment ministry bats for real estate exemption Calcutta: The Union environment ministry is planning to move the Supreme Court against a recent National Green Tribunal verdict that quashed its notification allowing exemptions to the real estate sector from environmental laws. "We are contemplating moving the Supreme Court.... After all, the …
The Pilot Auction Facility (PAF) is an auction-based pay-for-performance mechanism that was originally developed by the World Bank to attract investment to projects that reduce methane emissions. The purpose of this study was to assess whether the PAF climate auction model could be translated effectively to the residential new building …
Amid concerns about unscientific construction practises, the Kerala government is considering promoting a 'green habitat' concept giving thrust to eco-friendly and reusable building materials, natural water storage and solid waste management. Haritha Keralam Mission, the state-run agency which envisages a clean and green state, has initiated an initial round of …
Developing countries can meet climate targets promised in the landmark Paris Agreement by catalyzing trillions of dollars in private investments through a combination of smart policy reforms and innovative business models, according to Creating Markets for Climate Business, a new report by IFC. Creating Markets for Climate Business identifies seven …
Unified bylaws make solar power essential for large mansions & public spaces across Rajasthan The sunny state of Rajasthan tends to tilt the clear skies in its favour, charging urban development with solar power.The unified building bylaws implemented in the state make harnessing solar power an essential component for large …
As part of the Centre’s initiative to ‘Make India Energy Efficient’, the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) — a joint venture of Public Sector Undertakings and the Union Power Ministry — will implement the project, bearing the capital costs. Faced with a cash crunch, the Maharashtra government has decided to …
Green certified buildings in India deliver an additional health and climate benefit of USD 12 for every dollar in energy savings, a recent survey said. According to a study 'HEALTHfx' by the Harvard University that examined LEED-certified buildings in six countries, additional health and climate benefits amounted to USD 12 …
JAIPUR: Government of Rajasthan will offer all possible support and cooperation in further accelerating the growth and spread of green buildings in the state, said Ashok Jain, IAS, chief secretary, Government of Rajasthan, on the concluding day of CII-IGBC Green Building Congress-2017. "Green buildings have gained momentum, indicating significant interest …
The IGBC has already done the ‘green audit’ of the Puttamarajuvari Kandriga village. Nellore: The village adopted by cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar—‘Puttamraju Vari Kandriga’ of Gudur Mandal, SPSR Nellore district, has been chosen as the first ‘Green Village’ in the state of Andhra Pradesh by the Indian Green Building Council …
Buildings that are built and renovated with the environment and resource-efficiency in mind are not only greener and cheaper to operate, maintain and demolish, but they’re healthier places for people to live and work in. This was the key finding from a study by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) …
Bengaluru’s phenomenal economic growth today is universally acknowledged. Having emerged as a global hub for new service sector economies like IT and biotechnology over the last few decades, the city’s startup ecosystem is currently ranked among the world’s best. Widely perceived as a fast-growing, cosmopolitan metropolis that provides a balance …
Mumbai: India's top builders have pledged to make at least a fifth of their new housing developments sustainable by 2022, as the country looks to tap sectors other than renewable energy to meet its ambitious climate goals. The campaign is led by the Sustainable Housing Leadership Consortium (SHLC) comprising builders …
India ranked third for LEED green building certification Backed by environmental regulation and rising awareness, green buildings in India are expected to grow from the current 1.7 billion sq feet to 3 billion sq feet by 2020. New high-rise residential, schools, communities and mixed-use development are expected to be the …
The environment we live in is influencing the quality of our lives in very real and tangible ways. Sustainability is no longer a catchy phrase for corporates to fulfil their CSR requirements. Climate change is real. It’s happening. The world as we knew it is changing. And changing rapidly. Potable …
In a major acknowledgement to India’s efforts in spearheading global green building movement, Sundaresan Raghupathy, Deputy Director General of CII and in-charge of Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), has been elected as Regional Chair of the Asia Pacific Regional Network. The network is a group of 15 Green Building Councils …
The green building concept is picking up fast in India, according to US Green Building Council's president and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam. Speaking to TOI during his visit to Chennai, Mahesh said the council, a non-profit organisation recognised by the United States government, guides builders, architects and individuals on judicial usage …
HYDERABAD: With the state government proposing that all new commercial buildings in the city with more than 1,000 sq.mt built-up area comply with the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has prepared plans for ECBC’s enforcement at the earliest. The civic body has initiated the …
The current overview report is part of the output report for the project “Supporting Smart Urban Mobility and Built Environment in Indian Cities” under Grant Ref: G 15 SSEF-140 , implemented during period of October 2015 to January 2017. The main objectives of the project were to broadly engage with …
Coimbatore: You are a visitor to Sierra ODC Pvt Ltd. As you reach the company gates, you will be surprised to see that the gates open automatically just wide enough for for your car or bike to enter. On arriving at the reception counter of this software company, a wall-mounted …
