Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework 2.0

• Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework 2.0 (CSCAF 2.0), along with the ‘Streets for People Challenge’ to give a push to the Smart Cities Mission.
• It intends to inculcate Climate-Sensitive Approach to Urban Planning and Development.

Key Features of CSAF 2.0

• The objective of CSCAF 2.0 is to provide a clear roadmap for cities towards combating Climate Change while planning and implementing their actions, including investments.
• This assessment framework was developed after review of existing frameworks and assessment approaches adopted throughout the world followed by series of extensive consultative processes with more than ....