<p>Union Housing Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday launched a framework that would help cities follow a climate-sensitive approach in urban planning and development.<br /><br />The objective of the Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2.0 is to provide a roadmap for cities for combating climate change while planning and implementing their actions, including investments.<br /><br />The framework has 28 indicators across five categories -- energy and green buildings, urban planning, green cover and biodiversity, mobility and air quality, water management and waste management.<br /><br />The Climate Centre for Cities under the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is supporting the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in the implementation of the CSCAF 2.0.</p>.<p>The Minister also launched 'Streets for People Challenge', which aims to inspire cities to create walking-friendly and vibrant streets through quick, innovative, and low-cost measures in response to Covid-19 in collaboration with their citizens and assistance from experts.</p>
<p>Union Housing Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday launched a framework that would help cities follow a climate-sensitive approach in urban planning and development.<br /><br />The objective of the Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF) 2.0 is to provide a roadmap for cities for combating climate change while planning and implementing their actions, including investments.<br /><br />The framework has 28 indicators across five categories -- energy and green buildings, urban planning, green cover and biodiversity, mobility and air quality, water management and waste management.<br /><br />The Climate Centre for Cities under the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is supporting the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in the implementation of the CSCAF 2.0.</p>.<p>The Minister also launched 'Streets for People Challenge', which aims to inspire cities to create walking-friendly and vibrant streets through quick, innovative, and low-cost measures in response to Covid-19 in collaboration with their citizens and assistance from experts.</p>
