Urban biodiversity refers to the variety and variability among living organisms found in a city and the ecological systems in which they occur. Biodiversity provides ecosystem goods and services and also has benefits such as flood control, water security, food security, improved human health, pollination, climate change mitigation, pollution abatement, livelihood generation and aesthetics.

The CapaCITIES project is supporting Indian cities in building resilience to climate vulnerabilities by Improving the local biodiversity management:

  • In Rajkot, a detailed vegetation analysis was carried out to help the city identify locations as well as tree species for tree plantation initiatives.

  • In Siliguri, the City Biodiversity Index and Natural Asset Map was developed and a Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan is being developed under Phase 2 of the project.

Technical Assistance

Detailed Vegetation Analysis in Rajkot

Rajkot: Detailed vegetation analysis has been carried out to help the city identify places as well as tree species for plantation.

Status: Completed in Phase 1

Development of City Biodiversity Index in Udaipur

Udaipur: Development of City Biodiversity Index and Natural Asset Map have been developed and the Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan are being developed.

Status: Completed in Phase 1