Institutional framework for urban development with co-benefits: the Indian experience

Doll C. N. H., Dreyfus M., Ahmad S., Balaban O.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, vol.58, pp.121-129, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 58
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2013.07.029
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.121-129
  • Keywords: India, Co-benefits, National policies, DELHI
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The co-benefits approach has been proposed as a means for mainstreaming environmental concerns into urban development, especially in developing countries. This paper reviews the Indian situation setting out the urban-environmental challenge. National policies related to urban development, climate change and specific sectors are examined and then, with the aid of cases, analysed to understand the strengths and weaknesses of generating co-benefits in the world's second most populous country. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.