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April, 2024, Volume 25. No.1
www.hudco.org The recently concluded 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) has made a resounding
ISSN 2347-4912 declaration, emphasising the urgent need for combating climate change. Globally, 56% of the
world population i.e. 4.4 billion inhabitants live in urban areas today. By 2045, the number
Shelter is an official publication of of people living in cities will increase by 1.5 times to 6 billion, adding 2 billion more urban
HUDCO/HSMI, distributed free of charge. residents. Cities play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and contributing to the overall
economy. With cities consuming over 70% of the world’s energy and buildings responsible for
It deals with issues related to housing, urban a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, the imperative to decarbonise urban landscapes is
development and other themes relevant critical to our survival. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), energy-related
to the habitat sector. Contributions, carbon dioxide emissions reached an all-time high in 2021, despite the disruptions caused by
comments and correspondences are most the COVID-19 pandemic. The built environment is a significant contributor, with buildings
welcome and should be forwarded to: accounting for 28% of total energy-related CO2 emissions. The COP28 findings shed light on
the significant role that sustainable urbanisation can play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
EDITOR and creating a sustainable future.
SHELTER India’s proactive role in global climate action is evident through its support for action-oriented
HUDCO’s HSMI measures, rooted in the inseparable connection between people and the planet. The country has
HUDCO House, Lodhi Road, committed to ambitious renewable energy targets, aiming to achieve 450 gigawatts of installed
New Delhi -110003 renewable energy capacity by 2030. As of 2024, India has made significant progress, with
Tel: 011-24308600 renewable energy sources accounting for over 20% of its total installed capacity. Additionally,
Fax: 011-24365292 India has invested in initiatives such as afforestation, sustainable agriculture practices, and
Email: hsmishelter@hudco.org energy-efficient technologies to reduce emissions and enhance resilience to climate impacts.
India has also played an active role in international climate negotiations and agreements. It
BOARD OF DIRECTORS played a significant role in the Paris Agreement in 2016 and has pledged to reduce its emissions
Chairman & Managing Director, HUDCO intensity by 33-35% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. Another flagship scheme of the Indian
Shri Sanjay Kulshreshtha government is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) aimed at providing clean cooking fuel
(LPG) to households below the poverty line, thereby reducing indoor air pollution and carbon
Directors emissions. Till now 10.35 crore cylinders have been released under the scheme.
Mr. M. Nagaraj
Mr. D. Guhan India has advocated for the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” in climate
Mr. Kuldip Narayan, IAS action, emphasising the need for developed countries to take greater responsibility for historical
Mr. Sanjeet (IRAS) emissions and provide support to developing countries for mitigation and adaptation efforts.
Mrs. Sabitha Bojan Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to embrace Mission LiFE – Lifestyle for Environment
Dr. Ravindra Kumar Ray exemplifies India’s commitment to tangible actions. In sync with this, India unveiled the
Dr. Siyaram Singh Green Credit Initiative at COP28, creating a global platform for innovative environmental
programs and instruments. Beyond domestic efforts, India’s global contributions include the
Editorial Team International Solar Alliance (ISA) , Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), and
the Global Biofuel Alliance. Launched at the G20 leaders’ meeting in New Delhi, the Global
Editor-in-Chief: Mr. M. Nagaraj, DCP Biofuel Alliance aims to catalyse global collaboration for the advancement and widespread
Managing Editor: Ms. Varsha Punhani, adoption of bio fuels. The push for electric vehicles (EVs) in India, facilitated by initiative like
Head, HSMI the FAME India Scheme, is integral to the country’s carbon reduction efforts. In FY 2022-23,
Senior Editor: Mr. Saket Shrivastava, India registered EV sales for 12,43,258 units, marking a 154% year-on-year growth over FY
JGM(P)/Fellow 2021-22 EV sales numbers, i.e., 4,90,210 units across all vehicle segments. The PM Surya Ghar
Editor: Mr. Atul Shrivastava, JGM(Eco.)/Fellow Muft Bijli Yojana - with an outlay of Rs 75,021 crore is a solar rooftop scheme launched by the
Co-Editor: Ms. Neetu B. Malhotra, JGM(P)/ Indian government to provide free electricity to households in India. The initiative aims to
Fellow support households with the installation of solar power systems on their rooftops.
Energy efficiency measures not only combat climate change but also stimulate economic
Cover Design: growth. It is estimated that by 2050, energy-efficient measures in cities could save up to $17
Ms. Varsha Punhani trillion globally. These savings arise from reduced energy costs, job creation, and increased
Ms. Neetu B. Malhotra productivity, fostering sustainable and prosperous urban economies. The COP28 declaration
serves as a call to action, urging governments, city planners, businesses, and citizens to commit
Registered Office to energy-efficient urban development.
HUDCO Bhawan, Core-7A
India Habitat Centre This volume of Shelter is based on COP 28 (28th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCC ) and
Lodhi Road contains an array of articles in three sections. The articles provide diverse insights into range
New Delhi-110003 of issues related to the theme for reducing carbon emission in building footprint, building
Tel(EPABX): 011-24649610-23 urban resilience imperative for safeguarding urban investments and paving the way for a
CIN:L74899DL1970GO1005276 forward-looking, inclusive and integrated approach to energy-efficient urban development.
GST No.07AAACH0632A1ZF The theme paper authored by Kanagraj Ganesan et al emphasises the importance of Grid-
Interactive built environment in driving energy transition within India. The paper by Jit Kumar
Website: www.hudco.org Gupta highlights multiple approaches to decarbonise buildings, with the goal of making them
sustainable while reducing energy and resource usage. In the policy review segment, A. K. Jain
underscores the significance of extending the global vision and discussions of COP28 to the