This note summarises the analysis and assumptions underlying the emission reduction estimates, including the principles, scope and limitations of the analysis.

Indian cities are exposed to a new pattern of climate-related disaster risks. Floods in Srinagar in September 2014, triggered by extreme rainfall, were the deadliest to hit the valley in the last 60 years.

The impacts of global change can be felt by local communities during both short-term events such as intense storms and long-term changes such as rising temperatures and

The Building Bye-Laws shall apply to the building activity in the State/Urban Center/Town for which they are framed. Except hereinafter or otherwise provided, these Bye-Laws shall apply to all development, redevelopment, erection and/or re-erection of a building etc.

NITI Aayog will seek to provide a critical directional and strategic input into the development process

In accordance with a key announcement made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day, the Union Government today established NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), as replacement for the Planning Commission. This comes after extensive consultation across the spectrum of stakeholders, including state governments, domain experts and relevant institutions.

Bangladesh alongwith Sierra Leone and South Sudan led a ranking of countries facing extreme risks as a result of climate change, exacerbating the chances of civil conflict, according to a study by Maplecroft. Read more in November 2014 edition of the Monthly Overview on State of Environment,Bangladesh.

Urbanisation in Mumbai has led to the rise in ‘extreme rainfall’ instances in the city, finds a study by IIT-B professors.

Part of a series of four entitled Urban Patterns for a Green Economy, this guide explores the compact city and its benefits within the developed and developing world’s contexts.

Atkins is developing a City Action Plan for Madurai which will be specifically tailored to the city around blue-green infrastructure. Madurai Corporation and a wide range of city stakeholders have been involved in developing and shaping the Action Plan.

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