‘Climate Change and Cities’ E-Learning series
CLIMATE CHANGE AND CITIES
E-LEARNING SERIES
The E-learning series targeting city officials focus on the governance and management processes required for addressing climate challenges. Aligning to the themes of CSCAF, the series had thematic experts and city officials to discuss the best practices in conserving biodiversity, rejuvenation of freshwater ecosystems, developing city climate action plans and implementing nature based solutions. The 10 part e-learning series conceptualized in association with WRI India demonstrated the benefit of cross-sectoral and multi-institutional collaborations for implementing climate actions.
Session 4: Green Buildings for Resilient Cities
This session introduced the benefits and components of green buildings, and the role of national and local governments in promoting them. The session also showcased various building efficiency and clean energy initiatives undertaken by cities
Session 5: Innovation in Climate Change
The session introduced the concept of innovation in the sphere of climate change and how cities can leverage this for addressing urbanization and climate related challenges. The session discussed the products and process points of view, challenges in the development process and innovation uptake in the cities.
Session 6: Urban Freshwater Ecosystems
The session explained cases on restoring the city’s wetlands and lakes and their benefits to the city to demonstrate an alternate path in city development, where water resources are protected and restored not just for aesthetic purposes, but to serve as critical climate adaptation and mitigation solutions.
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