Mira Bhayandar Starts Climate Action Plan Aimed At Net-zero Emissions By 2047
The city outlines strategies for energy efficiency, waste management, and climate resilience, with a focus on reducing emissions by 36 per cent
Mira Bhayandar has unveiled a comprehensive Climate Action Plan (MBCAP) aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2047. The initiative, developed in partnership with the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) and the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), focuses on reducing the city’s carbon footprint through renewable energy adoption, energy-efficient measures, and enhanced waste management.
The MBCAP sets ambitious targets, including a 36 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030 through green building practices, increased use of renewable energy, and better waste management. The plan also aligns with national and state climate goals, with an additional 23 per cent emissions reduction expected from the Central Electricity Authority and a 41 per cent contribution from expanding green spaces. The city’s current emissions are primarily driven by stationary energy (62 per cent), transportation (22 per cent), and waste (16 per cent).
In addition to emissions reduction, the plan includes energy efficiency measures for residential buildings, with the introduction of a model for housing societies aimed at reducing energy use by over 60 per cent. AKAH’s pilot project at Nav Yuvan Housing Society in Mira Bhayandar showcases the potential for such interventions, with a focus on solar power, energy-efficient lighting, and water conservation. The society is also on track to become the first existing housing society globally to earn the IFC EDGE Advanced Certification.
The plan also includes innovative solutions for informal settlements, where AKAH has piloted cooling solutions like reflective paints, insulation, and improved ventilation to reduce heat stress.
Sanjay Shripatrao Katkar (IAS), Commissioner of MBMC, highlighted the city’s commitment to becoming a model of sustainability through initiatives like MBCAP, which seeks to tackle critical challenges such as urban flooding, water management, and air quality.
The partnership between MBMC and AKAH, alongside support from think tanks and climate experts, marks a significant step toward ensuring Mira Bhayandar’s long-term climate resilience. Ms. Prerana Langa, CEO of AKAH India, emphasized that the plan serves as a practical roadmap for other cities to follow, demonstrating the feasibility of sustainable urban growth.
With a projected turnover of Rs 5000 crore in the next five years, the MBCAP is set to position Mira Bhayandar as a key player in India’s climate action efforts, offering scalable solutions that can be replicated across the country.
