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Climate Change and Water Governance in Delhi: Legends, Tales and Plans


Ananda Vadivelu


affiliation not provided to SSRN

Shailly Kedia


The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) - Resources and Global Security Division
March 5, 2010


Abstract:     
Urban agglomerations like Delhi are witnessing a notable demographic changes that is only projected to grow further. Climate variability coupled with resource stress could further exacerbate the pressure on water resources. In this context, the paper examines the climate science-society-policy linkages in New Delhi while discussing issues related to provisioning of water. The lacunae in The Delhi Climate Change Agenda (2009-2012) is critically examined. Further an attempt is made to analyse well crafted climate change action plans of cities namely Mexico City and New York City.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 17

Keywords: Climate Change, urban, ecosystems, New Delhi, water

JEL Classification: Q01, R00

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Date posted: August 2, 2010  

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Vadivelu, Ananda and Kedia, Shailly, Climate Change and Water Governance in Delhi: Legends, Tales and Plans (March 5, 2010). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1650723 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1650723

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Ananda Vadivelu
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Shailly Kedia (Contact Author)
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) - Resources and Global Security Division ( email )
New Delhi
India
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