Ahmedabad’s climate budget, titled the “sustainable and climate budget,” is a separate chapter within the city’s overall budget for 2025-26. It has allocated ₹5,619.58 crore—over a third of the total ₹15,502 crore—for climate-related initiatives.
Ahmedabad is the first Indian city to institutionalize climate action within its financial planning. This sets an example for other cities to integrate climate resilience into their budgets.
The funds will be used to implement the city’s net-zero climate action plan, focusing on:
Ahmedabad’s climate budget supports India’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 by investing in sustainable urban planning and green initiatives.
Mumbai has allocated 33% of its capital expenditure towards climate-related projects. However, it does not have a dedicated climate budget. Cities like Coimbatore and Udaipur have taken limited steps towards climate action but lack comprehensive budgetary integration.
Experts note that despite being highly vulnerable to climate change, most Indian cities do not have climate-focused budgets. Challenges include:
Many Indian cities, like Chennai and Guwahati, face severe water supply and sewage treatment issues due to unplanned urban expansion. Proper budgeting and planning can help manage water resources efficiently and reduce environmental damage.
Ahmedabad’s structured climate budgeting approach provides a model for other cities to:
Experts recommend:
Cities like Bengaluru are expected to introduce climate budgets in the future, while Mumbai’s climate action plan already integrates some financial commitments for sustainability. “An investment in sustainability today is an investment in a resilient future for all.”
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