Cities are reported to be responsible for more than 70% of GHG emissions, and they share a big responsibility for the decarbonization of the global economy. They are a crucial link in developing and successfully implementing resilient, equitable and inclusive climate solutions, especially in key sectors like energy, building, mobility, water and waste management. City climate action plans have been developed for several cities in India. However, there are the challenges of clear definition of the climate action and its quantification, as well as the challenge of including the climate action in the statutory mechanism. This session will focus on:

• City level climate action plans
• Integrating climate priorities with urban planning, especially with respect to energy and thermal comfort in buildings sector
• How cities set their climate action goals and how do they quantify them
• Realistic steps to realise the climate goals for the built environment