GLOBAL RIVER CITIES ALLIANCE (GRCA) LAUNCH : FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD

Context

1. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), which implements the government’s flagship Namami Gange programme, has launched the Global River Cities Alliance (GRCA) at the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai on Sunday.

Main Points:

1. Who Organized and Took Part:

1. Led by India’s National Mission for Clean Ganga and the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
2. Countries involved include India, Egypt, Netherlands, Denmark, Ghana, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Japan.
3. Cities like The Hague, Adelaide, Szolnok are part of it.
4. Support from big organizations like the World Bank and Asian banks.

2. What is GRCA for:

1. Focuses on taking care of rivers and managing water in a good way.
2. Brings together over 275 cities located near rivers from 11 countries.
3. This alliance builds upon the existing River Cities Alliance (RCA), formed by NMCG in association with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) in 2021

3. India’s Important Role:

1. India's Minister for Jal Shakti, talked about following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance.
2. India’s big projects include Namami Gange and Swachh Bharat Mission.
3. RCA now includes 143 cities, with some outside of India.

4. Global Promises and Views:

1. Plans to put GRCA into action after COP28.
2. Focus on including water management in city planning.
3. Recognizes India’s leading role in developing rivers sustainably.

6. What Was Achieved and Future Plans:

1. Better worldwide teamwork for managing rivers and water.
2. Aiming for a future where water management is strong and sustainable.
3. Sharing knowledge, finding money for projects, and spreading good ways of doing things.

Why It Matters:

1. This is a big step in fighting climate change.
2. Supports goals for sustainable growth and being prepared for climate changes.
3. Provides a way for countries to share their knowledge and work together for water safety.

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