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Source: IE
Context: Bengaluru launched its Climate Action Plan (CCAP) in line with C40 Cities’ commitment to tackle climate change.
- Implementation Agency: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)
About the objectives:
- 269 actions were outlined to mitigate climate change impacts in areas such as including urban heat, flooding, droughts, thunderstorms, lightning, and air pollution
- Bengaluru commits to carbon emission reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050
- The BBMP has engaged the World Resources Institute (WRI) as a global consultant to formulate the CCAP for 2050
What is CCAP?
It is a part of global efforts to identify and implement climate actions, addressing vulnerabilities like urban flooding and pollution.
What is C40?
It is a global network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities that are united in action to confront the climate crisis. 6 Indian Cities namely Delhi NCT, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad are parties to it
Usage: The example can be used in Disaster Management Qn
