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How could the GRIHA rating for the World Trade Centre affect India's climate goals?

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India's climate commitments are reinforced by sustainable building standards The awarding of the GRIHA Provisional 4-star rating to the National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited's World Trade Centre project demonstrates the practical application of India's national green building system. GRIHA, developed by The Energy and Resources Institute, is included in India's climate commitments to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. By promoting sustainable habitat development, the system supports efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and encourages the wider adoption of environmentally responsible construction practices across the country.

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The facts so far

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  • NBCC's World Trade Centre project was awarded the GRIHA Provisional 4-star rating.livemint.com
  • GRIHA is the country's national rating system for green buildings, developed by TERI and adopted by the government in 2007.livemint.com
  • GRIHA is included in the country’s climate commitments to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.livemint.com
  • Rated buildings achieve energy savings exceeding 42,284 GWatt/annum and offset over 12 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year.livemint.com

Why it matters

The successful implementation of GRIHA on a major project like the World Trade Centre provides a tangible example of how India can meet its national climate goals. As India's population and GDP grow, the demand for buildings increases, placing pressure on resources and requiring national policies to promote sustainability.

This initiative aligns with broader national plans and programmes aimed at tackling urban challenges and promoting sustainability. TERI has been key in bringing these initiatives together to encourage the wider adoption of sustainable habitats, reinforcing the government's commitment to climate action.

What we don't know yet

  • How will the GRIHA rating system be scaled to influence the construction practices of smaller, non-prestigious projects?
  • What specific policy changes might result from the successful adoption of GRIHA in major projects?

What would change this answer

The government mandates GRIHA for all new commercial construction projects.The adoption of sustainable habitats would accelerate rapidly, leading to a stronger, more immediate positive effect on India's emissions targets.
The WTC project faces delays or modifications that compromise its sustainable features.The impact of the certification on national climate commitments would be diminished, as the example would no longer represent the highest standard of practice.

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The full eventNBCC's World Trade Centre earns GRIHA 4-star rating, supporting India's climate goals Everything aboutIndia

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