By Arnab Roy, IAS Principal Secretary Department of Environment Government of West Bengal

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1 By Arnab Roy, IAS Principal Secretary Department of Environment Government of West Bengal ALP Forum 2017 and the Resilient Cities Asia Pacific Congress th December, Ho Chi Minh City At

2 Segments of this presentation NDC of India UNSDGs Relationship between NDC and UNSDG in India Implementation of NDC in West Bengal

3 Ref: Presentation by MoEF & CC

4 National Circumstances & Challenges India: 2.4% of world surface area 17.5% of world s human population 17.5% of world s cattle population Poverty: 30% of the population lives in poverty Housing : 20% of population without proper housing Electricity: 25% without electricity Per capita consumption 1/10th of developed world Drinking Water: 92 million without safe drinking water Human Development Index: India s priority: Global rank of 135 Poverty eradication Sustainable growth 4

5 India s NDCs focus on: Reduce Emission Intensity of GDP Increase the Share of Non Fossil Fuel Based Electricity Enhancing Forests Carbon Sink Adaptation Components Pathways: Mobilization of Fund Technology Transfer Sustainable Lifestyle Cleaner Economic Development

6 Reduce Emission Intensity of GDP Goal: To Reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP By 33 35% by 2030 from 2005 level. Avoided emissions: 3.59 billion tonne of CO2 equivalent over BAU National plans are ambitious and purposeful: Thrust on Renewable Energy and Promotion of Clean Energy; Enhancing Energy Efficiency o Climate Resilient Urban Centres and Sustainable Green transportation Network o Swachh Bharat Mission, Cleaning of rivers, Zero Effect Zero Defect, Make in India o 6

7 High Economic growth possible with low per capita emissions India s Per capita emissions in 2030: remain lower than the current global average of Developed Nations 8.98 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent 7

8 Increase the Share of Non Fossil Fuel Based Electricity Goal: To achieve 40% of electric power installed capacity from non fossil fuel by 2030 A jump of 33% over non fossil fuel capacity of 2015 India is driving one of the largest renewable capacity expansion programs in world The 175 GW target by 2022 will result in abatement of 326 million tons of CO2 equivalent/year. More progress after To include wind power, solar, hydropower, biomass, waste to energy and nuclear power. 8

9 Enhancing Forests Carbon Sink Goal: To Create additional carbon sink of billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through additional forest and tree cover (increase of about million tonne of carbon stock) Emphasis on India s Plans to enhance its carbon sink: Full implementation of Green India Mission o Launched Green Highways Policy: 140,000 km long tree line along both sides of national highways. 1% of project cost to be earmarked for plantation o Plantation along Rivers: part of the Namami Gange Mission Cont o 9

10 Adaptation Component Goal: To better adapt to climate change by enhancing investments in development programmes in sectors vulnerable to climate change, particularly agriculture, water resources, Himalayan region, coastal regions, health and disaster management 10 High vulnerability of India to climate change impacts due to poverty & dependence of a large population on climate sensitive sectors for livelihood. Cont

11 Adaptation Component Strategies and initiatives include actions in agriculture, water, health, coastal region & islands, disaster management, protecting biodiversity and Himalayan ecosystem and securing rural livelihood. New missions on Health and Coastal Areas. redesigning National Water Mission & National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture India has set up a INR 350 Crores (USD 55.6 million) National Adaptation Fund 11

12 Cleaner Economic Development Goal: To adopt a climate friendly and a cleaner path than the one followed hitherto by others at corresponding level of economic development At comparable levels of income, India s Growth Path much more cleaner and greener & will continue to be so India s current per capita GDP in PPP terms (Purchasing Power Parity) achieved at a substantially lower level of emissions compared to developed countries Emission Intensity of Developed countries at similar economic level as India s today was approx. 0.9 kgco2/$ India s emission intensity: 0.36 kg CO2/$ (60% less compared to developed countries) 12

13 UNSDG of India

14 Emphasis on UNSDGs SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 2: Zero Hunger SDG 3: Good Health and Well Being SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 14: Life Below Water. SDG 17: Revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development SDG 6: Water SDG 8: Decent work and Economic Growth SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Source: Voluntary National Report under Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) at the High Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2017, ents/15836india.pdf Source: NITI Ayog website dgs-reports

15 UNSDGs and NDCs for India NDC Reduce Emission Intensity of GDP Increase the Share of Non Fossil Fuel Based Electricity Enhancing Forests Carbon Sink Adaptation Components: Smart City Programme Swachh Bharat Mission Atal Mission for Rejuvenation &Urban Transformation Zero Effect, Zero Defect National Mission on: Health Coastal Management Water Sustainable Urban Habitat Sustainable Agriculture UNSDG SDG 1: No Poverty SDG 2: Zero Hunger SDG 3: Good Health and Well Being SDG 5: Gender Equality SDG 6: Water SDG 8: Decent work and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities SDG 14: Life Below Water. SDG 17: Revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

16 Linking NDCs And UNSDGs

17 Mapping the NDC implementation modules to the SDGs Governance Mitigation Adaptation NDC Finance MRV* MRV: Measurement, Reporting Verification Source for figure and following table:

18 Mapping the NDC implementation modules to the SDGs SDG Governance Mitigation Adaptation Finance MRV 1.No poverty end poverty in all its forms everywhere 2.Zero hunger end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture 3 Good health and well being ensure healthy lives and promote well being for all at all ages

19 Mapping the NDC implementation modules to the SDGs SDG Governance Mitigation Adaptation Finance MRV 5.Gender equality Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls 6.Clean water and sanitation ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

20 Mapping the NDC implementation modules to the SDGs SDG Governance Mitigation Adaptation Finance MRV 7. Affordable and clean energy ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all 8. Decent work and economic growth promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization

21 Mapping the NDC implementation modules to the SDGs SDG Governance Mitigation Adaptation Finance MRV 10. Reduced inequities reduce inequality within and among countries 11. Sustainable cities and communities make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable 12. Responsible consumption and production ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

22 Mapping the NDC implementation modules to the SDGs SDG Governance Mitigation Adaptation Finance MRV 13. Climate action take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts 14. Life below water conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development 15. Life on land protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

23 Mapping the NDC implementation modules to the SDGs SDG Governance Mitigation Adaptation Finance MRV 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels 17. Partnerships for the goals strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development

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25 West Bengal and India Districts 1 2 DARJEELING KALIMPONG 3 JALPAIGURI 4 ALIPURDUAR 5 KOCHBIHAR 6 UTTAR DINAJPUR 7 DAKSHIN DINAJPUR 8 MALDA 9 MURSHIDABAD 10 NADIA 11 NORTH 24 PARGANAS 12 SOUTH 24 PARGANAS 13 KOLKATA 14 HOWRAH 15 HUGLI 16 PURBA BARDDHAMAN 17 BIRBHUM 18 PASCHIM BARDDHAMAN 19 Bankura 20 PASCHIM MEDINIPUR 21 PURBA MEDINIPUR 22 JHARGRAM 23 Purulia

26 Salient Features About West Bengal Parameter Number of Districts (2016) Number of Blocks (2011) Gross State Domestic Product at constant prices ( ) West Bengal ,98,387 Cr India lakh crore Per Capita Income ( ) at constant prices ( ) Population (2011) Population Density(2011) Urban Population(2011) Rural Population(2011) Land Area3 (km2) Forest Area ( ) Cultivable Area ( ) Area not available for cultivation, excluding forests Number of Registered Factories (2015) Estimated length of Road (2015) Average annual Rainfall Total River Basin Area Number of main rivers 38, million 1028 per km % 68.62% 88, % 65.14% 21.33% km 1795mm km2 3 74, billion 382 per km % 68.84% 32,87, km 22

27 Preparation of West Bengal State Action Plan West Bengal State Action Plan on Climate Change (WBSAPCC) 2012 Action area : o7 sectors o2 most vulnerable regions Over 50 experts engaged in drafting action plan National Screening Committee endorsed WBSAPC WBSAPCC,2012 is freely downloadable from website. Prepared By : Environment Department,West Bengal.

28 Implementation of West Bengal State Action Plan Adaptation strategies proposed in WBSAPCC, 2012 were in line with the main course of activities of the respective departments Several strategies have been used by the executing departments Major climate threats of this period have been addressed

29 ADAPTATION Achievements Water conservation practices are being continued Production of Food grains increased Fish increased (3.36 %) Live stock increased (14%) Production of fruits and vegetable increased In spite of the fact that West Bengal faced temperature rise and irregular monsoon during this period

30 Initiatives of West Bengal in Food and Agriculture Sector NDC UNSDG Adaptation Component: National Mission For Sustainable Agriculture, State Initiatives : Jal dharo, Jal Bharo, Amar Fasal Amar Gola etc UNSDG 2: Zero Hunger

31 ADAPTATION Achievements Forest cover has increased Green City Programmes are being implemented Coastal Zone Management First phase completed

32 Initiatives of West Bengal in water sector NDC State Action Plan in water sector is under preparation and Coastal Management phase one has been completed UNSDG UNSDG 6: Water UNSDG 14: Under water life West Bengal is a state with higher coverage in ODF (Open Defecation Free Status) programme among Indian States In fact, Nadia, a district in West Bengal was the first district in the country to be declared ODF.

33 Initiatives of West Bengal in urban sector : NDC UNSDG Adaptation Components Green City Programme Mission Nirmal Bangla Mass scale water supply to poorer people by rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Project at Darjeeling under NAFCC SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

34 Initiatives of West Bengal in Health sector NDC Adaptation Components: State Action Plan for Health sector has been initiated UNSDG UNSDG 3: Good Health and Well Being

35 Mitigation Achievements PAT (Perform, Achieve and Trade ) applied for energy intensive industries of the state during (namely 17 designated consumer from sectors, Thermal Power Station, Iron and Steel Re rolling) 1.2 m ton (million tons of oil equivalent) saved. The State Government under the LED Scheme distributed subsidised bulbs with potential of 7.98 lakh MWH energy saving potential (December 16 September 17) with 319 crore of cost savings.

36 Mitigation Achievements Solar Pole Top PV system with LEDs are being installed in 28 KMC parks. Select routes in Kolkata are getting converted to be carbon neutral. Remote village electrification by solar energy Introduction of CBM buses and electric vehicles Prepared By :

37 Mitigation NDC and SDG in West Bengal NDC Reduce Emission Intensity of GDP Increase the Share of Non Fossil Fuel Based Electricity SDG 8: Decent work UNSDG and Economic Growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

38 Mapping of NDC and UNSDG For West Bengal ALL NDCs UNSDG 13: Climate Change

39 SDG 1: No Poverty End Poverty in All its Forms Everywhere Several large scale anti poverty programmes have been implemented. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, generated over 191 miilion person days of employment till this month in State of Weswt Bengal, launched for providing pension and insurance to workers in the unorganised sector, widows and the differently abled.

40 SDG 5: Gender Equality UNSDG 5: Gender Equality Kanyashree: It seeks to improve the status and wellbeing of girls, specifically those from socio economically disadvantaged families through Conditional Cash Transfers 1st Place Winner in UNPSA Award 2017

41 Closure Note: Implementation of NDC modules like adaptation and mitigation results in attaining UNSDGs Attaining UNSDGs through other programmes also improves the overall community resilience Sourcing Funds and appropriate technologies are need of the day The holistic effort shall lead to sustain the development in a climate change resilient West Bengal.

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