Breakthrough agenda report 2023
The Breakthrough Agenda Report 2023 is an annual collaboration between the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the United Nations Climate Change High-Level
Buildings
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Green buildings are energy-efficient
<p> The formation of GRIHA as the National Rating System of India is a pioneering step towards promoting the green building concept in India.</p>
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Realty projects worth 15K cr delayed in state
Ahmedabad: Realty projects worth Rs 15,000 crore have been stalled in the state.
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Asian green city index: assessing the environmental performance of Asia's major cities
<p><span id="itro1">This Asian Green City Index, commissioned by German firm Siemens is an analysis of the environmental sustainability of 22 major cities in Asia with respect to environmental and climate protection.</span></p>
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Towards a green economy: pathways to sustainable development and poverty eradication - a synthesis for policy makers
<p>The new UNEP report demonstrates that a transition to a green economy is possible by investing 2% of global GDP per year (currently about US 1.3 trillion) between now and 2050 in a green transformation of key sectors, including agriculture, buildings, energy, fisheries, forests, manufacturing, tourism, transport, water & waste management.</p>
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Towards a green economy: pathways to sustainable development and poverty eradication
The Green Economy Report is compiled by UNEP’s Green Economy Initiative in collaboration with economists and experts worldwide. It demonstrates that the greening of economies is not generally a drag on
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LEED 2011 for India: green building rating system for new construction and major renovations
<p>The LEED 2011 for India Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus – based, marketdriven building rating system based on existing proven technology.
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Dialogue on green buildings: policy and practice within the European Union and India
<p>The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) recognizes the<br /> importance of green buildings and the role they play in improving
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High Court asks BMC to survey illegal buildings in P-North
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday sought clarifications from the state government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on whether it was mandatory to regularise illegal constructions and also directed the BMC to survey the entire P-North ward to chalk out a list of illegal structures underconstruction or standing. Division Bench of Justice P B Majmudar and Justice A Sayed also directed the
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State may make rainwater harvesting mandatory
The state government is contemplating making rainwater harvesting structures mandatory in newly-constructed buildings in all urban pockets across the state, Urban Development Minister Suresh Kumar told the Legislative Council on Friday. Speaking after piloting the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage (Amendment) Bill 2011, Suresh Kumar said the government will make suitable amendments to various
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Assembly nod to RWH Bill
<p>The Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage system (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to make it mandatory for all new buildings in Bangalore to adopt rain water harvesting technique. Besides, all old buildings with above built-up area of more than 2,400 sq ft should adopt the technique within the specified time.