In 2019, about three lakh women died prematurely from diseases attributable to household air pollution from the use of polluting cooking fuels in India.
Welcome to WRI India Ross Center for Sustainable Cities | Helping cities make big ideas happen
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WRI India Ross Center for Sustainable Cities seeks to shape a future where cities work better for everyone.
We collaborate with city administrations, urban stakeholders and partners to address pressing urban challenges and help Indian cities to become resilient, low carbon and livable while balancing their socio-economic goals. We are committed to paving the way towards more equal cities of the 21st century.
An HMDA, WRI India and DESMI initiative, this unique floating automated floating solid waste clean-up system intercepts waste and prevents pollution of water bodies.
This guidance document, under the Surat Clean Air Action Plan, focuses on controlling sectoral emissions from the construction sector and has been prepared taking into account all key stakeholders’ inputs.
Our team of 80+ researchers, working across 15+ cities, use applied research, global best practices and tools and on-the-ground collaborations with cities and partners to help build liveable cities.