ACTIONS ON

CLIMATE CHANGECLIMATE CHANGESTEPS TAKEN BY KARNATAKA

Kanwerpal, IFS

Secretary (Ecology & Environment)

Kanwerpal, IFS

Secretary (Ecology & Environment)

ACTIONS ON

CLIMATE CHANGECLIMATE CHANGESTEPS TAKEN BY KARNATAKA

R. M. N. Sahai, IFS

Director General

R. M. N. Sahai, IFS

Director General

INITIATIVES BY

GOVT. OF KARNATAKA1Coordination Committee for SAPCCCoordination Committee for SAPCC

2009. Preparation of the Action

Management & Policy Research Institute

Karnataka is among the first states to

Report”.

“State of Environment Report Karnataka 2003”

“State of Environment Report Bangalore 2008”

“State of Environment Report Karnataka 2010” currently under “State of Environment Report Karnataka 2010” currently under

preparation

he World Institute of Sustainable E

the British High Commission prepared the “

Action Plan for Karnataka” in 2010.

INITIATIVES BY

GOVT. OF KARNATAKA

SAPCC was constituted by GO inSAPCC was constituted by GO in

Action Plan entrusted to Environm

Institute (EMPRI).

to have a“State of Environment

“State of Environment Report Karnataka 2003”

“State of Environment Report Bangalore 2008”

“State of Environment Report Karnataka 2010” currently under “State of Environment Report Karnataka 2010” currently under

le Energy (WISE), Pune, with supp

the British High Commission prepared the “Clean Energy Technolo

” in 2010.

Karnataka State Renewable Energy

solar, wind & biomass. Potential 18

Energy Audit mandatory for utilities

INITIATIVES

Energy Audit mandatory for utilities

energy.

Solar Water Heating mandatory for electricity connection.

Industrial Policy 2009-14 of the sta

and investment by incentivising en

subsidy for rainwater harvesting, ETPs.

Consent for operation of industriesConsent for operation of industries

The cleaner you are less regulated

(a) Resource optimization, (b) Reduction

minimization, (d) Minimization of

reuse, (e) Greenery developed

Energy Policy formulated. Thrus

18,680 MW, installed 2,400 MW.

utilities consuming above 500 kVA

INITIATIVES 2/7

utilities consuming above 500 kVA

mandatory for electricity connection.

state of Karnataka promotes busin

environmentally friendly practices:

subsidy for rainwater harvesting, ETPs.

ies on pollution loads being framedies on pollution loads being framed

regulated you will be”.Accrediting industrie

Reduction in pollution loads, (c) W

of water requirement, recycling

and (f) Air/water control measu

Fiscal incentive for voluntary reduction of emissions

TSDF created for Hazardous Waste generated in the State.

Statutory clearance for category ‘B’ projects by the SEIAA.

INITIATIVES

Statutory clearance for category ‘B’ projects by the SEIAA.

(a) Energy Conservation Building

(b) Treatment and recycling of waste water.

(c) Rainwater harvesting /Ground

Environment Protection Fee on mining/quarrying in non

14-point programme on reduction of pollution

(a) Bharat IV norms in metropolitan cities.(a) Bharat IV norms in metropolitan cities.

(b) Greenhouse inventory of vehicular emission conducted in

Bangalore.

(c) Promotion of mass transport: Bangalore Metro

Phase 1 by Dec 2010 & 51 km in Phase 2

(d) Development of roads, infrastr

for voluntary reduction of emissions

created for Hazardous Waste generated in the State.

for category ‘B’ projects by the SEIAA.

INITIATIVES 3/7

for category ‘B’ projects by the SEIAA.

ng Code, 2007 is made mandatory

(b) Treatment and recycling of waste water.

nd water recharge and greenery.

on mining/quarrying in non-forest lan

reduction of pollution

(a) Bharat IV norms in metropolitan cities.(a) Bharat IV norms in metropolitan cities.

(b) Greenhouse inventory of vehicular emission conducted in

(c) Promotion of mass transport: Bangalore Metro

Phase 1 by Dec 2010 & 51 km in Phase 2(estd. Rs. 14,774 cr

structure for smooth flow of transp

Management of solid waste: 189

Promotion of Waste to Energy Projects

INITIATIVES

Promotion of Waste to Energy Projects

Capacity building of urban local bodies/municipalities

Bio Fuel Board is established in 2008

Surface water harvesting (749 crore)

districts.

Kannada Ganga Scheme being

drinking water in 16 towns in Phase

Rejuvenation programme of 36

crore).

189 ULBs of 219 acquired landfill.

Projects.

INITIATIVES 4/7

Projects.

bodies/municipalities.

2008.

crore). 18 works completed in 1

being formulated for supply of sa

Phase 1.

36,000 tanks in the state (4,25

Jalasiri scheme construction of 2 lakh

of ground water.

INITIATIVES

Development of lakes in Bangalore

Development of tier 2 & 3 cities. K

state with 34 % of the population living in urban areas.

Western Ghats are a biodiversity

species, 1,500 animal speciesspecies, 1,500 animal species

endemic. 25 % of India’s tiger

Karnataka’s forest.

Western Ghat Task Force constituted in 2008.

construction of 2 lakh check dams/year for rechar

INITIATIVES 5/7

in Bangalore –25 lakes by BDA (200 crore)

. Karnataka is the most urbanized

state with 34 % of the population living in urban areas.

biodiversity hotspot. Supports 4,500 p

and 65 % tree species thatand 65 % tree species that

tiger and elephant population live

constituted in 2008.

Karnataka Biodiversity Board in 2003.

Planting of trees on 80,000 ha/an

INITIATIVES

Planting of trees on 80,000 ha/an

land.

Establishment of 5,000 village forest committees

Establishment of 3,377 Biodiversity Management Committees

130 Public Biodiversity Registers.

National Parks (5) and 22 sanctua

areas.

Karnataka State Mineral Policy 20

No mining in biodiversity rich areas of Western Ghat.

in 2003.

annum on government and private

INITIATIVES 6/7

annum on government and private

village forest committees.

Biodiversity Management Committees, an

130 Public Biodiversity Registers.

tuaries covers 17% of State Fores

2008 with thrust on value addition

No mining in biodiversity rich areas of Western Ghat.

Organic farming for sustainable

adopted for organic farming in 70

INITIATIVES

adopted for organic farming in 70

Bhoo-Chethana Scheme launched

Targeted 2.85 lakhs ha in 43 taluks

Scheme extended to 12.5 lakhs

earmarked to center for Agricultural

Development of drought tolerant

Awareness programmes on mitigation

building

Sensitizing students in 7,450

colleges through Eco-Clubs

agricultural growth. 52,200 farm

70,000 hectares of land.

INITIATIVES 7/7

70,000 hectares of land.

launched for promotion of dry land farm

taluks; 35% to 44 % increase in yi

ha in 15 District, budget of 15 c

Agricultural Sciences.

paddy verities.

mitigation adaptation and cap

schools and 1,080 Pre-univer

KARNATAKA SAPCC

EMPRI has been entrusted with t

2EMPRI has been entrusted with t

The preparation commenced withreceived from departments. EMPRItheir relevance and merit and submittowards the preparation of the2010.

October 2010 it is expected thatfledged assessment leading to the

A draft is expected to be available

The process will be inclusive

KARNATAKA SAPCC

h the preparation of the SAPCC.h the preparation of the SAPCC.

with the compilation of inpEMPRI will compile these, asse

submit a preliminary assessmSAPCC to GoK in Septemb

that EMPRI will commence a fthe preparation of the Action Pla

available for review within 6 months

inclusive and participatory for

THE PROCESS

The workshop with departmentsprovides the starting point and is

Selected departments will subsequently

PROCESS simplified

departments of Government of Karnatis pivotal to the process.

subsequently be followed up with

INSIGHTS FROM

WORKSHOP & FOLLOWWhat are the climate changeKarnataka?

What work is currently undertakenor other aspects of climate change

What work is planned in responseaspects of climate change mitigation

What other actions are deemedvulnerabilities and aspects ofadaptation?

What constraints exist in respect

INSIGHTS FROM

& FOLLOW-UPSchange vulnerabilities perceived

undertaken in response to vulnerabilichange mitigation and adaptation?

response to vulnerabilities or otmitigation and adaptation?

deemed required in responseof climate change mitigation

respect of initiating these further acti

TOUCH POINT

Agriculture, Horticulture, FoodAgriculture, Horticulture, Food

Scientific irrigation

Bio fertilizers and pesticides

Organic cultivation

Adaptability of crops

Crop diversityCrop diversity

Animal husbandry

Natural/ wild breeds

Management of animal waste

NTS WITH GOK

ForestryForestry

Biodiversity

Catchment areas and watersheds

Tackling encroachments

Afforestation and social forestry

Water resources

Surface water management

Ground water recharge

Rainwater harvesting

Transport PWD

Cleaner fuels Green building technology

Mass transport Recycling and reuse of building dematerial

Improved combustion technology

Improved road networkImproved road network KSPCB

Energy W

Renewable energy Waste to energy options

Energy efficiency & management W

Industry Education

Energy efficiency Learning on climate changeEnergy efficiency Learning on climate change

Cleaner and greener

technologies

Learning on environmental

management

Waste management Ed

Fuel substitution (renewables,

PWD

Green building technology

Recycling and reuse of building demolition waste and construction material

KSPCB

Waste management and recycling

Waste to energy options

Waster water treatment and reuse

Education

Learning on climate changeLearning on climate change

Learning on environmental

management

Educational tours and practical train

ANSWERS FROM

RESEARCH & CO

A comprehensive identificationin Karnataka.

An assessment of the data onto climate change in line with the

A compilation of conclusionsespecially in respect of emerging

Review of research findingsvulnerabilities and mitigationstate.

Review of interventions by non

ANSWERS FROM

ONSULTATIONS

identification of climate change vulnerabili

on natural disasters that may rethe logical framework.

for Karnataka from the NAPCemerging intervention areas.

findings in respect of climate chaand adaptation measures in

non-state actors such as self-h

ASSESSMENT REPORT

Assessment of climate change

respect of the different regions of Karnataka and respect of the different regions of Karnataka and

conclusions in respect of

and adaptation.

Assessment of the current level of interventions

relation to emerging needs.

Identification of deficit areas

and research.

Actions plan addressing relevant points identified.

ASSESSMENT REPORT

Assessment of climate change vulnerabilities in

respect of the different regions of Karnataka and respect of the different regions of Karnataka and

of climate change mitigation

current level of interventions in

relation to emerging needs.

deficit areas in current interventions

addressing relevant points identified.

LONG-TERMCENTRE FOR CLIMATE

CHANGEThe reality of climate change is

3The reality of climate change ispoorer populations are more exposedcertain geographic region are not

Both GoI and GoK rightly attachdealing with climate change. Buthow climate change affects who,

Taking the SAPCC as a startingestablish a “Centre for Climateassist the government in its abilitydimensions of climate change,mitigation. Its purpose will not be

TERMCENTRE FOR CLIMATE

is accepted and it is feared this accepted and it is feared thexposed. Exact assessments fonot available.

an increasing priority attachedBut a knowledge vacuum exists

where, when and how.

starting point, EMPRI committedChange”. It purpose will be

ability to deal with the practichange, vulnerabilities, adaptation a

be to generate findings that are