India, Germany collaborate on low-carbon building transition project, ET EnergyWorld

New Delhi: India and Germany are working together under the Asia Low-Carbon Building Transition (ALCBT) Project to promote sustainable construction practices and reduce carbon emissions. The project, implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) with support from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Government, aims to integrate low-carbon concepts into new and existing buildings.

“The construction sector, which is growing exponentially, is projected to reach $1.4 trillion by 2047. To achieve this growth, we must be receptive, innovative, and productive, fostering sustainable growth and mindful consumption,” said Shailesh Kumar Agarwal, Executive Director, Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, during the program’s orientation session.

Taina Dyckhoff, Head of Environment Division, German Embassy, said, “India and Germany are working closely together in the field of climate change within the framework of the Indo-German Green and Sustainable Development Partnership. The partnership targets various initiatives associated with climate mitigation, adaptation, natural carbon sinks, and biodiversity conservation. The capacity building program under the ALCBT project will result in sufficient awareness among all concerned in the building ecosystem.”

Highlighting the need for energy efficiency, Pravatanalini Samal, Director, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, said, “Significant energy is being used in various applications, especially cooling. There is a need for further policy push to achieve the NDC goals of the country, and the ALCBT project is a great initiative in this regard.”

“The ALCBT Project aims to integrate low-carbon concepts in existing and new buildings. Given that over 70% of buildings are expected to be built in the coming years, this presents a significant opportunity for India to explore low-carbon options. This includes the use of sustainable building materials and innovative technologies to reduce both embodied and operational carbon emissions,” said Soumya Garnaik, Country Representative – India, GGGI.

Julie Robles, ALCBT Project Manager, said, “The regional importance of ALCBT in all five project countries lies in components like technical tools, capacity building, training, financial pathways, and opportunities for scaling up low-carbon buildings in a time-bound manner.”

The project is expected to train over 2,100 professionals in the next two years, focusing on strategies to reduce embodied and operational emissions in construction and urban infrastructure.

• Published On Jan 22, 2025 at 09:23 AM IST

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