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CASE STUDIES

The “Development of Solar looking into foreign financing people pitch in to lower
Cities Scheme”—Muft Bijli possibilities may all help emissions. There may be
Yojana—and other solar cities implement their climate a snowball effect of good
power initiatives have led to action plans. change if this momentum
a dramatic rise in the capacity Comprehensive Strategy: encourages and inspires
for renewable energy. This Addressing Emissions others to join in.
has the immediate effect of from All Sources, Not Just
decreasing emissions and Renewable Energy, Including ii. Education and
dependence on fossil fuels. Power Generation and Awareness: With the
help of the community,
Improved Vehicle Standards: Industry. word gets out about
Tighter emission regulations To encourage further how harmful emissions
(BS VI) have probably reductions in emissions, are to the ecosystems
made people drive cleaner market-based solutions and people’s health.
cars, which has helped should look at carbon pricing Communities may
lower pollution levels and systems, such as emissions enable people to act and
greenhouse gas emissions, trading programmes or make educated decisions
especially in cities. by educating them on
carbon taxes.
Smart City Potential: Engaging the Public: Raising sustainable practices and
The Smart Cities Mission Climate Change Awareness increasing awareness
is an encouraging and Emphasising the Need of the significance of
movement towards more for Sustainable Lifestyles. reducing emissions. To
environmentally friendly bring attention to the
policies and procedures, such 8. Community Engagement issue of climate change
as more efficient building [25] and the need of reducing
design, better public transit, emissions, community
and more effective waste a. Importance of community groups may organise
management. Reducing involvement in emission events, seminars, and
emissions is possible with all reduction efforts. campaigns. Through
of these. i. Changing Behaviour: sector collaboration,
and
innovation,
Final Thoughts and We can bring about partnership, community,
Suggestions: There are some a greener world by local government
good things about the ideas collaborating with local agencies, non-profits,
put forth by the Indian citizens, companies, and corporations may
government, but in order to and groups. One way identify effective ways to
turn them into reality, we need to lessen the impact of reduce emissions.
to improve local capacity, the greenhouse effect
we must provide cities more is to push for more eco- iii. Advocating for Change:
authority and better tools so friendly lifestyle choices A Strong Community
that they can carry out federal in individuals. This may Has Power. Citizens may
plans. include switching to encourage their state and
renewable energy, using federal governments
Innovating in the Financial public transportation. to invest in renewable
Sector: Finding new ways to There is a greater feeling energy and implement
raise money, luring investors of communal pride stronger restrictions to
from the private sector, and and solidarity when reduce emissions by

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