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that may occur from coal or lignite-based can play a critical role
future climate impacts thermal power plants. in supporting and
such as temperature Usage of Construction funding sustainable
fluctuations and sea- and Demolition construction.
level rise. (C&D) waste is being ¾ Adopting innovative

• Promoting Circular promoted by various financing initiatives
Economy frameworks and such as green bonds,
guidelines drafted by carbon credits and
¾ The most efficient way the Ministry of Housing
to ensure resource and Urban Affairs impact investments
efficiency is to adopt (MoHUA), NITI Aayog, can mobilise capital
a culture of circular for sustainable
economy that does not and CPCB (Central construction.
shy away from reusing Pollution Control • Community Engagement
and recycling waste and Board). In a nutshell, the and Public Awareness
converting them into government has been ¾ Organising open
resources. taking requisite actions
in terms of setting workshops and
¾ Utilisation of industrial guidelines and policy seminars to educate
waste, construction and frameworks. However, general masses about
demolition waste and it is vital to define value green buildings and
sustainably procured chain responsibility, to environmental issues
timber along with can be pivotal in
bio-based materials create awareness and the green building
becomes crucial in bridge the demand and revolution.
ensuring resource supply gap. ¾ Engaging local
efficiency. • Availability of reliable communities of students
¾ Defining value chain open-source data: and youth by hosting
responsibility is vital Effectiveness of green green building fairs to
for the adoption of building strategies imbibe sustainability
circular economy. The can be firmed up with at the right age can be
Government of India validated data on material very effective.
has been actively properties and lifecycle, ¾ Adopting innovative
working towards building certifications approach at grassroot
adoption of industrial and performances, level such as social
waste and recycled carbon emissions etc. impact assessments to
content in construction Transparency and data evaluate the potential
industry. For availability in the market effects of climate
instance, the Ministry can build trust and change on communities
of Environment, encourage investment in and mitigate negative
Forest, and Climate green buildings. impacts can stimulate
Change(MoEFCC) critical thinking.
has issued various • Joint Sector Approach
mandates regarding and Alternative Funding • Promoting Green Building
the use of fly ash in Solutions Certification Systems
cement industry that ¾ Fostering public-private ¾ Green building
fall within 300 km from partnerships (PPPs) rating systems

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