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Waste as potential for Energy

Case Study

Sustainable Development Goals:

Topic

Circular Economy Energy Transition

GIFT city sets a state-of-the-art technology in Solid Waste Management, the first city in the country to execute integrated Solid Waste Management system where collection, transportation and disposal occurs under one roof. A vacuum based waste collection technology and a mechanised waste segregation system that require minimal human intervention – Automated Waste Collection and Transport System of the city. With its advanced waste management systems, including segregation, recycling, and efficient disposal methods, it sets a benchmark for sustainable practices in urban development.

Countries: India
Publisher: GCoM SA
Languages: English
Published Year: 2023

A Sponge city to fight Climate Change

Case Study

Sustainable Development Goals:

Topic

Climate Adaptation

This case study examines the difficulties Dhaka City, Bangladesh, has in handling flood concerns brought on by climate change, as well as the major initiatives taken by the administration to adapt to and mitigate these problems. The idea of a

Countries: Bangladesh
Publisher: GCoM SA
Languages: English
Published Year: 2023

Way forward for Green and Sustainable environment

Brochure

Sustainable Development Goals:

Topic

Air Quality Circular Economy Climate Adaptation

Kolkata, famously known as the City of Joy, is the nation's aesthetic, cultural, and intellectual hub. Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports, situated on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River. The port city grew as a hub for the transhipment of goods from the water to the land and from the river to the sea (Bay of Bengal). The key metropolitan hub of eastern India is a centre of trade, transportation, and manufacturing.

Countries: India
Publisher: GCoM SA
Languages: English
Published Year: 2023

Green Alternatives making the Dry Desert Sustainable

Case Study

Sustainable Development Goals:

Topic

Circular Economy

Situated in the northern part of trans-Himalayas at a height of about 4,000 metres, the City of Leh is a beautiful Eden and part of the largest district of Ladakh, famously known as the land of high passes. The city is a Pandora of rich heritage, culture and sunlight. The city witnesses harsh weather conditions with a low oxygen rate, especially in winters when the average temperature ranges between -23 degree Celsius to -8 degree Celsius.

Countries: India
Publisher: AIILSG
Languages: English
Published Year: 2023

Thiruvananthapuram City Initiatives

Case Study

Sustainable Development Goals:

Topic

Circular Economy Climate Adaptation Digital Transition Energy Transition

The capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram city is located on the western coastal Plains along the Arabian Sea. Thiruvananthapuram, also known as Trivandrum is spread across an area of 214.86 Sq. Km, making it the largest city in the southern region of India. The city is situated along the banks of the Killi and Karamana rivers and is also home to the backwaters of Vellayani, Thiruvallam, and Aakulam.

Countries: India
Publisher: GCoM SA
Languages: English
Published Year: 2023

Akota Solar Bridge, Vadodara city

Case Study

Sustainable Development Goals:

Topic

Energy Transition

Vadodara is one the largest cities in the state of Gujarat with a population of about 1.8 Million people (Census 2011). It is located in the central area of the state at a distance of 141 kilometres from the capital city of Gandhinagar. Vadodara is often known as the cultural capital of Gujarat situated on the banks of river Vishwamistri. It is a significant point of business and economy of the area.

Countries: India
Publisher: GCOM SA
Languages: English
Published Year: 2023

Covid-19, Climate and Cities

Case Study

Sustainable Development Goals:

Topic

Air Quality Climate Adaptation

On December 19, 2022, three years passed since the first case of Covid-19 was reported. The discussion on the ill effects continues, and the trauma of the catastrophic burst of the pandemic still haunts the human race, and no one wants to take a trip down memory lane. Millions of jobs and lives were lost; the global economy and health management system collapsed. Covid-19 impacted lives our lives in cities in many ways.

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Rajshahi city: Enhancing Access to Water

Case Study

Sustainable Development Goals:

Topic

Climate Adaptation

Rajshahi is the second most populated metropolitan city, located in the northwest of Bangladesh, covering an area of 121 sq. km. The district's southern region is along the Padma riverside and in the eastern part flows the Jamuna River. The city is home to more than 0.8 million households and falls into the western dry zone of Bangladesh.

Countries: India
Publisher: GCOM
Languages: English
Published Year: 2022

Siliguri: Building strategies for a sustainable city

Case Study

Sustainable Development Goals:

Topic

Climate Adaptation

Siliguri is the third largest urban agglomeration in the state of West Bengal, India. It is strategically located on the banks of the Mahananda River at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. The city is in the Darjiling district but the municipality has some of its wards in another district of West Bengal—Jalpaiguri.

Countries: India
Publisher: GCoM SA
Languages: English
Published Year: 2022

January 2023 Thimphu City Case Study

Case Study

Sustainable Development Goals:

Topic

Climate Adaptation

Thimphu City, Bhutan: Initiatives to reduce Climate Change Impacts

Countries: Bhutan
Publisher: GCoM
Languages: English
Published Year: January 2023

Rotterdam-Surat Cooperation on Water Resilience

Reports

Sustainable Development Goals:

Topic

Circular Economy Climate Adaptation

In 2017 the two cities expressed their willingness to cooperate more extensively on resilient watermanagement. Both cities then applied for funding through the European Union International Urban Cooperation programme (IUC). Since december 2017 Rotterdam and Surat were officially paired as part of the IUC programme

Countries: India
Publisher: IUC-India
Languages: English
Published Year: 2019

Implementing Climate Ambition

Reports

Sustainable Development Goals:

Topic

Climate Adaptation Energy Transition

The Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy brings together thousands of local governments voluntarily committed to implementing ambitious climate and energy objectives on their territory. It is a powerful response by cities to address the climate challenge. Building on the commitment of over 7,400 cities, it is the world’s broadest multi-stakeholder alliance committed to local climate leadership.

Countries: Global
Publisher: GCOM
Languages: English
Published Year: 2018