Context:
- 269 actions planned under Bengaluru Climate Action Plan.
- The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has engaged the World Resources Institute (WRI)as a global consultant to formulate the CCAP for 2050
About C40
- An international network comprising nearly 100 mayors from some of the world’s foremost cities.
- Joined together in taking collective action to address the challenges posed by the climate crisis.
- Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using an inclusive, science-based and collaborative approach
- Aims:
- to cut their fair share of emissions in half by 2030,
- help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C,
- build healthy, equitable and resilient communities.
- 6 Cities from India – Delhi, Ahmadabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru & Kolkata
- As part of the signatory of the C40 cities, the commitment from the cities is to reduce carbon (CO2) emission by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
World Resource Institute
- A global research non-profit organization
- Studies sustainable practices for business, economics, finance and governance, with the purpose of better supporting human society in 6 areas: food, forests, water, energy, cities, and climate.
- Flagship report – World Resources Report
Source: The Hindu
Previous year question
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World.
Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? [UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2021 Prelims]
(a) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for Statement 1
(b) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation for Statement 1
(c) Statement 1 is correct but Statement 2 is not correct
(d) Statement 1 is not correct but Statement 2 is correct
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
Tree Cities of the World Programme:
It is an international effort to recognize cities and towns committed to ensuring that their urban forests and trees are properly maintained, sustainably managed, and duly celebrated.At the 2018 World Forum on Urban Forests in Mantova, Italy, world leaders issued the Mantova Green Cities Challenge and a call-for-action that included joining the Tree Cities of the World program.Hyderabad has become the only city in India to be recognized as a Tree City of the World by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Hence, Statement 1 is not correct.Hyderabad is the only city in India to have been selected for this recognition in response to its commitment to growing and maintaining urban forestry through the Haritha Haram Program and Urban Forest Parks. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
