Date post: | 08-Aug-2015 |
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32 percent of India’s population lives in cities. By 2030, this figure will increase to 40%, i.e. 590 million people
India has the worst road safety record in the world. We must build sustainable transport systems that consider every travelers concerns including safety for
women and accessibility of public spaces for children or the aged.
Photo: EMBARQ
The top ten cities in India are estimated to produce 15% of the
GDP, with just 8% of the population and 0.1 % of land area.
The expansion of urban areas is unstoppable, but it needs to be planned.Optimizing major city infrastructure – especially transport and energy – will help
policy makers make the right investments.
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Improved planning and effective enabling conditions can fuel the growth of sustainable, affordable and reliable power for all.
400 million people in India lack access to electricity
Photo: WRI/Johannes Friedrich
The new government has promised a 30-fold increase
in solar capacity by 2022
New models for buying, planning for and regulating electricity can be found by using renewable energy sources
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India is the world’s 3rd largest greenhouse gas emitter. It has low per capita emissions owing to its large population, about 30% of whom have had no part in creating these emissions.
Greenhouse gas emissions by cities, public institutions and corporates can be easily measured and reduced. More should do this voluntarily.
Photo: WRI/Dave Cooper
60% of India’s agriculture is rain fed.
A 20C increase in average global temperatures will result in an unpredictable monsoon. Mapping vulnerability and furthering adaptation initiatives will help
enhance the resilience of local communities.
Photo: WRI
50% of land in India is degraded, posing threats to
food, water security, biodiversity and climate change measures
Restoration will generate economic, ecological and social benefits to people and planet.
Photo: WRI