1. Sustainable Lifestyles
Sustainable Lifestyles
COP22, Marrakesh, 8th November India Pavilion

2. Rising Global Urbanization
Rising Global Urbanization
In 1990, there were 10 mega-cities with 10 million inhabitants or more.
In 2014, there were 28 mega-cities, home to a total 453 million people.
The number of mega cities is projected to rise to 41 by 2030.
The rapid growth of cities in the developing world, coupled with increasing rural to urban migration, has led to a boom in mega-cities.
 33 of 41 megacities in 2030 will be in Asia and Africa, 7 in India
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3. Urbanization in India INDIA@COP22
In 2014, India’s population was 1.2 billion which is expected to increase to 1.5 billion by 2030.
It is estimated that more than half of India’s Infrastructure for 2030 is yet to be built.
26% Urbanization in 1991 is expected to increase to 36% by 2020 and 40% by 2030.
In terms of land mass, India accounts for 2.4% of the world surface area, but supports approx. 17.5% of the world population.
The average per capita annual energy consumption in India in 2011 was only 0.6 tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) as compared to global average of 1.88 toe.
No country in the world has been able to achieve a HDI of 0.9 or more without an annual per capita energy consumption of 4 toe.
Currently India’s HDI is at 0.586, India has a long way to go to fulfill the aspirations of the people.
By 2020 almost 500 Million people will be living in Urban India
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4. Statistics World Average India
Electricity consumption per capita in India less than 1000 kWh/capita
India at an HDI of 0.6 and growing with 1.8 toe/capita annual energy consumption
World Average
Electricity consumption per capita nearly 3 times of India
Countries at HDI of 0.9
Annual per capita energy consumption 4toe/capita
Statistics

5. Rising Resource Demand
Rising Resource Demand
India is on a high growth path
This will entail material consumption.
Global Material consumption has already grown by more than 3 times between 1970 and 2010
Fastest growing Economy
Drive up purchasing power
Rapid Urbanization
India’s GDP growth 7.6% in 2016
4 times increase in total disposal income from 2006
66% new infrastructure yet to be put in place
The rapid growth of cities in the developing world, coupled with increasing rural to urban migration, has led to a boom in mega-cities.
 33 of 41 megacities in 2030 will be in Asia and Africa, 7 in India
When?
What?
Where?
Who?
Lifestyles?

6. “NEED BASED CONSUMPTION”
Underlying Principle of India’s INDC
Conservation
Healthy way of living
Moderation
“NEED BASED CONSUMPTION”
Traditions
Value system
The rapid growth of cities in the developing world, coupled with increasing rural to urban migration, has led to a boom in mega-cities.
 33 of 41 megacities in 2030 will be in Asia and Africa, 7 in India
Sustainable Lifestyle = Positive Climate Action

7. Understanding of Cities
TERI’s Approach and
Understanding of Cities
Working for over 15 years, offering smart, sustainable and resilient solutions to cities.
In the areas of transport, urban development and environment – working with the relevant ministries, state- and city-level agencies, multi-lateral agencies, UN agencies, research and academic institutions and private entities.
We help cities in Strategic Planning
Assisted Dharamshala in preparation of its Smart City Proposal
We Advise cities on Energy, Environment and Climate Change issues
Member of City Advisory Committee for Panaji and Pune

8.
Way Forward
India aims at Mainstreaming the principle of ‘need based consumption’ and ‘conservation’ through its policies
Ongoing Missions and schemes would require
Technical and Financial Convergence
Conscious governance towards sustainable living through
Identifying immediate and long term action
Performance monitoring and evaluation
Sensitization and capacity building
Outreach and Engagement
India has always followed a path of sustainable lifestyle based on the principals of ‘need based consumption’
Access to adequate climate finance from funds under the convention
Technology transfer and capacity building support

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