OVERVIEW

• Mission Statement: BCAP aims for Bengaluru to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
• Core Themes: Accountability, transparency, and inclusivity.
• Structure: 266 actions across seven sectors with timelines leading up to 2050.

KEY CHALLENGES

1. Lack of Statutory Powers: The plan does not have legislative backing.
2. Absence of Dedicated Climate Budget: Need to work around the lack of a specific budget for climate actions.
3. Coordination Among Agencies: Requires extensive coordination among multiple parastatals with diverse mandates, under BBMP’s leadership.

PRIORITY SECTORS

1. Energy and Buildings
2. Transportation
3. Solid Waste
4. Air Quality
5. Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater
6. Urban Planning, Green Planning, and Biodiversity
7. Disaster Management

IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION

• Climate Action Cell: Constituted by BBMP with representation from relevant stakeholder departments.
• Knowledge Partner: World Resources Institute (WRI) India.
• Inter-Agency Coordination: Essential for evaluating progress and aligning actions with climate goals.

GOALS AND STRATEGIES

• GHG Emissions Inventory: Based on a 2019 baseline.
• Alignment with National and State Plans: Goals align with the National Action Plan for Climate Change and the Karnataka State Action Plan for Climate Change.
• Health Action Plan: Developed by the Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare for 2025-35.

BUDGETING

• Funding Sources: Multiple sources including national schemes, loans, green energy grants, Public Private Partnerships, Corporate Social Responsibility partnerships, budgetary allocations by the state government and BBMP, and budgets from implementing agencies.
• Climate Budgeting: Additional funding needed, inspired by Mumbai’s climate budgeting approach.

KEY ACTIONS AND POLICIES

• Blue-Green Policy: Guidelines for streets and public spaces, eco-mobility, recreation networks, and sustainable drainage systems.
• Green Cover and Permeable Surfaces: Target to increase to 40% by 2040.
• Wastewater Reuse: Connect bulk wastewater generators with large consumers for non-potable use.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Citizen Participation: Engaging resident welfare associations to give citizens a sense of ownership.
• Capacity Building: Fellowship program for young professionals with expertise across domains.

INSTITUTIONAL AND POLICY CHALLENGES

• Urban Mobility Issues: Need for single-ticket access to multiple transport modes.
• BMLTA Delays: Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority not yet functional despite being conceived in 2007.
• Master Plan Absence: Implementation without a master plan, but with structured actions and timelines.

CONCLUSION

• Significance: BCAP is the first consolidated, cross-sector climate action document for Bengaluru by the government.
• Potential Impact: Could inform future master plans and strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems