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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Green goals: Chandigarh Eyes 1.26Cr Tonne CO2 Drop by 2030
1 2 3 Chandigarh: In a powerful push toward sustainability, the Chandigarh Administration has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to slash carbon dioxide emissions by over 1.2 crore tonnes by the year 2030. This green mission is part of the newly launched State Action Plan for Climate Change 2.0 (SAPCC), approved by the Centre. At the heart of the plan is a vision to decarbonise the city's power consumption, complete electrification of public and commercial transport, and ensuring all new commercial buildings are net-zero buildings. The State Action Plan for Climate Change 2.0 (SAPCC), which was recently unveiled after approval from the Centre, outlines the road map to achieve this ambitious target. Under the plan, the main strategies will include making the city a Model Solar City by 2030 by implementing various solar rooftop programmes, including PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and sourcing the balance power needs from non-fossil energy sources such as hydro, solar, wind, and nuclear. "Installation of 224 MW through various solar rooftop programmes is planned. An annual emission reduction of about 2,68,000 tCO2e by 2030 is estimated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo Currently, the city is producing around 90 MW through solar energy," said a UT official. In the transport sector, in addition to providing greater incentives under the Chandigarh Electric Vehicle Policy, the UT will convert its entire bus fleet to electric buses within the SAPCC plan period. It also aims to achieve the highest penetration of Zero Emission Vehicles among all Indian cities by the end of the policy period by providing incentives, promoting environment-friendly commute systems (including converting all buses to electric buses), building EV charging infrastructure, introducing an integrated transport management system (ITMS), and creating public awareness. "In 2024, EVs accounted for 15.26% of total vehicle registration, which is targeted to be increased to 70%," states the plan. To reduce the carbon footprint of the city, the UT also aims to make a big push for energy efficiency in the building sector. The administration is planning to retrofit existing buildings to meet improved energy standards. "The administration aims to adopt the concept of ECBC norms in all newly constructed govt buildings by 2030. Similarly, green building standards and certification will be promoted, and net-zero emissions buildings will be introduced and promoted in the city," states the plan. More focus is being given towards implementing various systems to consolidate existing operations and deriving energy from solid waste in terms of overall energy generation. The city also plans to establish an Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) system. "Implementing various municipal waste processing systems to consolidate existing operations is needed, and deriving energy from solid waste can benefit the system in terms of overall energy generation," states the plan.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: SAPCC 2.0 aims to strengthen climate resilience, reduce emissions by 2030
The second meeting of the State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) on the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) 2.0 for Chandigarh was held on Friday. Based on detailed climate modelling and vulnerability assessments, SAPCC 2.0 warns of rising temperatures and increased frequency of heavy rainfall by 2050, which could intensify urban challenges such as heat stress and flooding. To ensure accountability, the plan includes a robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) framework. (HT File) The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Rajeev Verma, chief secretary, at the UT Secretariat. Officials said that the meeting focused on outlining the roadmap for the effective implementation of SAPCC 2.0, following its recent approval by the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEF&CC), during the National Steering Committee on Climate Change (NSCCC) meeting. Developed by the department of environment, UT Chandigarh, SAPCC 2.0 aims to strengthen climate resilience, reduce emissions, and integrate sustainability into governance by 2030. The plan aligns with national priorities, including India's updated NDCs, the Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy, and Mission LiFE. Key initiatives under SAPCC 2.0 include: Achieving 100% renewable energy under the Model Solar City initiative, expanding electric mobility, promoting green buildings, enhancing rainwater harvesting, wetland restoration and strengthening public health systems. To ensure accountability, the plan includes a robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (MER) framework. It also proposes the creation of a Climate Change Centre (CCC) to coordinate interdepartmental efforts, manage climate data, and facilitate knowledge sharing. A baseline study on carbon emissions and sequestration potential is also planned to support data-driven policy-making. The meeting was attended by Mandip Singh Brar, secretary home-cum-environment and forest, Diprava Lakra, secretary finance and transport, Saurbh Kumar, CCF-cum-director environment, MC commissioner Amit Kumar (IAS), Ajay Chagti, secretary health, and additional director of environment Anup Kumar Soni, along with other officials from stakeholder departments.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Study finds gaps in flood risk assessment
Kochi: In recent years, there was an increase in the number of compounding extreme events in Kerala, ranging from maximum temperatures and near-drought conditions to extreme heavy rainfall within the same year or consecutive years. Yet, the flood risk assessments conducted do not provide solutions or consider the complete picture in the context of climate change indicators observed in the state since the Kerala floods of 2018, says a multi-institutional paper published in the Elsevier Journal of Hydrology recently. The paper stated that in 2024, after a severe drought from March to May, flash floods occurred in several districts. While significant research was conducted on individual extreme events like floods, droughts, and landslides, there is a gap in the study of compound extreme events in Kerala. Currently, these risks are treated in isolation, missing the cumulative impacts, said the paper titled 'A Critical Review of Flood Risk Assessment in Kerala Post-2018: Methodological Approaches, Gaps, and Future Directions'. It mentioned that studies using remote sensing and GIS, predictive modelling and analytical approaches were conducted. Alappuzha was the most extensively studied district while Thiruvananthapuram received minimal attention. The review identifies critical gaps in the literature, including challenges in translating mitigation strategies, urban flooding stemming from poor land use planning, insufficient integration of various flood sources, and limited research on compound extreme events. Compound extreme events, which can occur simultaneously or sequentially, pose a significant threat. These can include consecutive floods in the same area or a combination of extreme events such as a heatwave coinciding with a drought or droughts followed by flash floods. An in-depth analysis of future climate scenarios, using climate models and rainfall projection data, is essential to understand the changes and their potential impacts on flood patterns in Kerala. Several flood-risk and climate-change related policies and initiatives, such as the Kerala state action plan on climate change (SAPCC) and floodplain zoning regulations, were introduced to reduce the impact of flooding and the increase in extreme events within Kerala. While SAPCC outlines adaptation measures to combat flooding due to climate change, a gap exists in mainstreaming climate resilience into development planning and infrastructure projects, the study said.
