Q. Which city has become the fifth city in Maharashtra to have a climate-resilient roadmap?
Answer: Mira-Bhayandar
Notes: Mira Bhayander in Maharashtra launched its City Climate Action Plan 2024-2047, becoming the fifth city in the state with a climate-resilient roadmap. Four other cities are Mumbai, Sholapur, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad). The plan targets a 36% reduction in emissions by 2047 through renewable energy, energy-efficient buildings, and improved waste management. The city's emissions in 2023 were 1.34 million tonnes CO2e, with 62% from stationary energy, 22% from transport, and 16% from waste. Six priority sectors include energy, water, urban flooding, greening, mobility, and waste management. Measures include flood early warning systems, rooftop solar adoption, green retrofitting, and decentralized wastewater treatment.

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