Supporting Climate Action from Planning, Conceptualization to Implementation and Replication
The CapaCITIES Phase II project engages with national, state and city level governments, to enhance capacities of select Indian cities to plan and implement climate resilience actions by mainstreaming and integrating climate actions (adaptation and mitigation) into urban planning processes. The project is also supporting the city and state governments to access finance for scaling up the urban climate actions and will enhance knowledge on accelerating city climate action at the national and global level through its knowledge sharing, peer learning and capacity building activities.
Impact of CapaCITIES Phase 1 in the Project Cities
Implementation of Pilot Projects on Climate Resilience
102200m3/ year
Biogas generation
257060kWh/ year
Renewable energy generated
6000 tCO2e/ year
GHG emission reduced
Potential of Climate Resilient Action Plans Developed by the Cities
60 Billion INR
Cost of Climate interventions
6.9 Billion INR
Secured under Municipal Budget
2 million tCO2e
Annual GHG emission reduction
GHG Emission Reduction Targets Set by Cities for 2022-23 from 2015 Levels
Coimbatore: 33%
Udaipur: 18%
Siliguri: 14.8%
Rajkot: 14%
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The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (#RMC), in partnership with Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and #CapaCITIES, has implemented a pilot project to increase the adoption of electric autos (e-autos) to enhance the adoption of electric mobility for intermediate public transport (IPT), improving first and last-mile connectivity.
Key highlights of this move:
✅ 100 beneficiaries received a ₹30,000 subsidy to support the transition, in addition to national and state-level subsidies.
✅ Collaboration with auto-rickshaw unions, banks (for low-interest loans), and vendors has streamlined the process.
✅ The project is supporting improved connectivity, providing livelihoods, and enhancing air quality!
✅ Banks offered easy loans under the GOI’s Mudra Loan Scheme, with an added state subsidy via the Bajpayee Bankable Yojana through the District Industries Center as applicable.🌱
Rajkot’s collaborative approach is a shining example of coordinated climate action—making clean, electric transport the heart of the city’s green future! 🌿
#SustainableTransport #ElectricVehicles #ClimateAction #SmartCities #Sustainability #Rajkot #CapaCITIES #NetZero #GreenFuture
📢 Swiss Development & Cooperation | South Pole | ICLEI-South Asia | Emani Kumar | Soumya Chaturvedula | Smart City Rajkot
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