Nashik becomes fifth city in Maharashtra to get a Climate Action Plan

Question : What is climate action plan ?
a) IT is a detailed and strategic framework for measuring, planning, and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and related climatic impacts.
b) Aims to promote efficient use of energy at the residential level.
c) Annual estimated greenhouse gas emission reductions – 79 million tonnes of CO2
d) None of these
Ans : a
Related Facts :

• Maharashtra Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray launched the Nashik Climate Action Plan on Saturd( February 5,2022).
• The plan will focus on sustainable transport, green energy and buildings, air quality, improving green cover, water, and waste management.
• Nashik is among the five cities in the state that will create a CAP to ensure sustainable development.
• In the next two years, Nashik will work with WRI India, all departments of the city and relevant state departments for implementing a detailed climate action plan with the involvement of the citizens.

By Pawan Mishra

Links :
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/nashik-fifth-city-in-state-to-get-a-climate-action-plan-7749086/#:~:text=Nashik%20becomes%20fifth%20city%20in%20Maharashtra%20to%20get%20a%20Climate%20Action%20Plan,-By%3A%20Express%20News&text=A%20Climate%20Action%20Cell%20was,CAP%20to%20ensure%20sustainable%20development.