Climate Change

New perspectives on climate finance for cities

New report helps cities find the money they need for climate change projects. Siemens, Citi and C40 have launched a new report that highlights innovative ways in which cities can seek financing for climate-friendly infrastructure projects.

Publication Date: 
12/07/2016
Siemens
Tags:
Climate Change, Urbanisation, Finance, Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation, India, Global, Emissions Trading, Economic Development, Low Carbon Economy, Green House Gases
Climate Change

Urban adaptation to climate change in Europe 2016: transforming cities in a changing climate

This report builds on and complements existing products and initiatives on urban adaptation in Europe.

Publication Date: 
05/07/2016
European Environment Agency
Tags:
Climate Change, Climate Adaptation, Europe, Urbanisation, Governance, Planning
Climate Change

Urban adaptation to climate change in Europe 2016: transforming cities in a changing climate

This report builds on and complements existing products and initiatives on urban adaptation in Europe.

Publication Date: 
05/07/2016
European Environment Agency
Tags:
Climate Change, Climate Adaptation, Europe, Urbanisation, Governance, Planning
Solid Waste

Not in my backyard: Solid waste management in Indian cities

The book is an attempt to highlight the present status of solid waste management in the country and what should be the way ahead. It is clear that cities are producing more and more waste and solid waste generation in our country is increasing. In such a scenario, we need to re-invent waste management in our country. The book highlights solutions to this growing problem and shares case studies from cities that have been able to resolve the issue of solid waste management. It is ideal for practitioners, regulators, consultants, NGOs and students.

Publication Date: 
Jul 2016
Sunita Narain
Tags:
Solid Waste, Waste Management, India, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Urbanisation
Water Resources

Water resilience for cities

The effects of global warming on water supply represent one of the greatest challenges for cities in the 21st century. City administrations are seeking ways to meet demand for water from growing populations while grappling with the issues presented by climate change - extreme rainfall and drought, rising sea levels and flooding.

Publication Date: 
01/07/2016
Arup
Tags:
Climate Change, Water Supply, Global Warming, Urbanisation, India, Global, Extreme Weather Events, Climate Mitigation, Water Resources, Water Demand, Water Management, Floods, Water Harvesting, Water Salinisation
Forests

Minister dodges question on definition of forest

Gurgaon: Union minister of environment and forest Prakash Javadekar, on Monday, conducted an aerial inspection of the Aravalis to get a first-hand view of one of India's oldest hill ranges and the

Publication Date: 
29/06/2016
Bagish Jha
Times Of India (Gurgaon)
Tags:
Haryana, Forests, Urbanisation, Ecosystems, Delhi, Environmentalists, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Forest Encroachments
Habitat And Urbanisation

Resilient cities

This report discusses cities’ resilience from economic, social, environmental and institutional perspectives.

Publication Date: 
28/06/2016
OECD
Tags:
Urbanisation, Environment, Economy, Natural Disasters, Climate Change, Unemployment, Turkey, Brazil, United Kingdom (UK), Japan, Portugal, Norway, Canada, Finland, GDP
Habitat And Urbanisation

Bengaluru’s reality: towards unlivable status with unplanned urban trajectory

The origin of cities can be traced back to the river valley civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley and China. Initially these settlements were largely dependent upon agriculture; however, with the growth in population the city size increased and economic activity transformed to trading . The process of urbanization gained impetus with the Industrial Revolution 200 years ago and accelerated in the 1990s with globalization and consequent relaxation in market economy. (Guest Editorial)

Publication Date: 
25/06/2016
T. V. Ramachandra, Bharath H. Aithal
Current Science
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2207-2208
Tags:
Bangalore (T), Urban Planning, Urbanisation, Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Floods, Groundwater, Vehicular Pollution, Urban Environment, Green House Gases, Urban Sprawl
Wildlife

Fears vulnerable eagle will disappear due to planned CSIRO housing development

Environmentalists fear a vulnerable eagle species will disappear from the ACT when the CSIRO allows developers onto its large research field station in Canberra's north-west.

Publication Date: 
24/06/2016
Age (Australia)
Tags:
Wildlife, Birds, Endangered Species, Australia, Urban Development, Urbanisation
Habitat And Urbanisation

Networked Society City Index 2016

Ericsson has named Stockholm as the top-ranking city in the Networked Society City Index 2016, followed by London, Copenhagen, Singapore and Paris. The index measures the performance of 41 cities from around the world from two perspectives: sustainable urban development and ICT maturity.

Publication Date: 
20/06/2016
Ericsson
Tags:
Urbanisation, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Urban Development, Sustainable Development, Economic Development, India, Global, Environment

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