The quality of life in cities is directly dependent on how cities manage the natural resources available to them. Cities are particularly vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters impacts. However, resource-efficient cities combine greater productivity and innovation with lower costs and reduced environmental impacts. This workshop is designed to introduce the elements of sustainable development, the global and country-specific goals in terms of SDGs, and the challenges and opportunities for improvement with a special emphasis on Gurgaon.

By understanding the importance of sustainability and making conscious choices, we can create a positive impact at the individual, organizational, community, and at city level. It is both an individual and collective responsibility as much as the responsibility of policy-makers and government. Change at any level can have a spin-off effect and spur further change. This workshop discusses why it is important to prioritize sustainability and the steps that can be taken at each of these levels to usher in sustainability.