Energy

Environment

Important days

World Cities Day

/energy/environment/environmental-hazards

Plastic-Environmental Hazards, climate change, acid rains etc will covered in this

This section contains information related to biodiversity in India.

This section explains the facts, figures and issues related to Environment.

This section covers about management of different wastes. 

This section provides information about Dams of India.

/energy/environment/river-basins-of-india

This section provides information about River Basins of India. 

/energy/environment/composite-water-management-index

This topic provides information about Composite  Water Management Index developed by NITI Aayog.

This section provides information about Green Good Deeds to conserve and protect our Environment. 

/energy/environment/know-your-environment

This folder contains different environment related topics 

This sections presents ecofriendly useful tips for use.


Ministry of Coal launches RECLAIM - A Community Engagement and Development Framework for Mine Closure and Repurposing.

Provides information about Lifestyle for the Environment  - LiFE Mission

/energy/environment/important-days/international-cheetah-day

International Cheetah Day is commemorated every year on December 4

/energy/environment/important-days/international-day-of-clean-air-for-blue-skies

Provides information about International Day of Clean Air for blue skies - 7 September

/energy/environment/important-days/international-coastal-cleanup-day

Provides information about International Coastal Cleanup Day - third Saturday of September

/energy/environment/important-days/world-migratory-bird-day

Provides information about World Migratory Bird Day - second Saturday of May and October 

/energy/environment/important-days/international-clouded-leopard-day

International Clouded Leopard Day (also called National Clouded Leopard Day) is held on 4th August every year.

/energy/environment/important-days/international-snow-leopard-day

International Snow Leopard Day is celebrated every year on  23 October.

/energy/environment/important-days/world-wetlands-day

This topic provides information about the World Wetlands Day - 2 February. 

/energy/environment/important-days/international-day-for-biosphere-reserves

Provides information about International Day for Biosphere Reserves - 3 November

/energy/environment/important-days/earth-day

Each year, April 22 is observed as the Earth Day. 

/energy/environment/important-days/international-day-of-forests

Provides information about International Day of Forests -  March 21

/energy/environment/important-days/world-lion-day

Provides information about World Lion Day - 10th August

/energy/environment/important-days/world-day-for-glaciers

Information about World Day for Glaciers - March 21

/energy/environment/important-days/desertification-and-drought-day

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year on 17 June.

/energy/environment/important-days/world-water-day

This topic provides information about World Water Day - 22 March

/energy/environment/important-days/international-day-for-biological-diversity

This topic covers about the International day for biological diversity - May 22

/energy/environment/important-days/global-tiger-day

Provides information related to Global Tiger Day - July 29

/energy/environment/important-days/world-meteorological-day

This page contains information about World Meteorological Day - 23 March
 

/energy/environment/important-days/world-ozone-day

This topic provides information about World Ozone Day - 16 September.

/energy/environment/important-days/world-elephant-day

This page provides information about World Elephant Day -  August 12.

/energy/environment/important-days/world-wildlife-day

Provides information about World Wildlife Day - 3 March.

/energy/environment/important-days/india-international-water-week

Provides information about  India International Water Week organised by Ministry of Jal Shakti 

/energy/environment/important-days/world-environment-day

The topic covers about World Environment Day - June 5. 

/energy/environment/important-days/world-habitat-day

This topic provides information about World Habitat Day - first Monday of October.

/energy/environment/important-days/world-bee-day

This topic provides information about World Bee Day - 20 May

/energy/environment/important-days/world-cities-day

This topic provides information related to World Cities Day - 31 October

This section provides information on important days related to environment.

Provides information about Trek Tamil Nadu which offers a remarkable opportunity to explore the wilderness landscape of Tamil Nadu with 124 identified forest trails spread across the state.

This section provides information about climate change - causes, impact, suggested measures and actions.

/energy/environment/rainwater-harvesting-1

This section provides details about rainwater harvesting. 

All aspects related to Environment such as policies, tips, technologies, etc are covered in this section.

The database of agencies related to energy product sales and service, schemes, funding, etc is presented in this section.

Various policies and schemes of government and other agencies are detailed in this section.

The importance of energy conservation and simple tips to conserve energy at home, in agriculture, transport systems and various other places is explained.

The basics of energy such as sources of energy, forms of energy, units of power and energy and present use of energy is explained. 

Various technologies for energy production from renewable sources are discussed here.

This section covers various aspects related to women and energy.

This section contains details of grassroots innovations.

This section provides information related to issues, process and procedures related to energy access. 

Technologies that promote energy efficiency are outlined here.

Experiments and experiences in meeting the energy and water demands of communities are detailed here.

<img style="max-width: 100%; height: 255px; float: right;" src="https://static.vikaspedia.in/mediastorage/filestorage/20260930115541_worldcitiesday.webp" alt="Uploaded Image" width="250">The 31st of October is celebrated as World Cities Day. The aim is to promote the international community&rsquo;s interest in global urbanization, enhance cooperation among countries and cities in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contribute to sustainable urban development.&nbsp;The overall World Cities Day theme is&nbsp;Better City, Better Life.
As an outcome of the Shanghai International Expo 2010, the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 68/239 of 27 December 2013, designated every 31 October as World Cities Day.
<h3>World Cities Day 2026 - People-Centred Smart Cities</h3>
On 31 October 2026, the Global Observance of World Cities Day will be related to "Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All". The theme focus is on addressing urban regeneration as a catalyst for achieving adequate housing for all. It will showcase how combining area-based regeneration with housing and informal settlements strategies can deliver inclusive climate-resilient neighborhoods, consistent with the principles of adequate housing for all. It will also emphasize participatory, community-led regeneration, supported by safeguards that prevent displacement and ensure benefits for existing residents through improved housing.
Today, up to 3.4 billion people lack access to adequate housing, secure tenure, basic services, or affordable living conditions. At the same time, cities are increasingly challenged by ageing neighborhoods, underutilized urban land, climate-related risks, and widening social inequalities. Urban regeneration presents a unique opportunity to address these interconnected challenges by improving existing urban areas while ensuring that no one is left behind.
Under the theme "Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All," the 2026 observance of World Cities Day will explore how urban regeneration can serve as a transformative pathway towards inclusive, resilient, sustainable and people-centered urban development and housing solution. As cities across the world face growing challenges related to housing affordability, ageing infrastructure, climate change, social inequality and economic transition, urban regeneration is increasingly recognized as a strategic approach to revitalize existing urban areas while improving living conditions and expanding access to adequate housing.
Source : <a class="ext-link-icon external-link" title="External website that opens in new window" href="https://urbanoctober.unhabitat.org/wcd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UN</a>