Government of Delhi in February,2007 first initiated the idea of adoption of CDM concepts in all infra-structural agencies in a meeting by World Bank officials with Chief Secretary.

Subsequently in March, 2007 a seminar with experts from World Bank, Japan Industrial Development Co-operation,IIM Bangalore,TERI,Clinton Foundation was organized in which all the Developmental agencies made their project presentation and experts highlighted potential CDM avenues. This seminar was inaugurated by Pr. Secretary(Finance).

Similarly in June,2007 another round table Conference was organized which was inaugurated by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi,wherein interaction with the experts from Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE),MOEF,GTZ,World Bank and Central Electricity Authority(CEA) was organized for all the 10 infrastructural agencies.

In August, 2007 interaction with noted CDM Consultants namely IL&FS Ecosmart, PriceWaterhouse Coopers Pvt.Ltd.,Ernest & Young, ONGC and ICF International was organized wherein modalities,formulation and submission of CDM projects were discussed with the Infrastructural Agencies.

The objective was to sensitize the infra structural agencies about the procedures and formalities required for preparation of CDM projects.

The Infrastructural Agencies in general agreed to adopt the following concepts in making CDM projects:

• Energy Conservation
• Use of CFL and Electric Chokes
• Solar Water Heating Systems
• Efficient Street-lighting
• Efficient use of water pumps
• Energy efficient buildings
• Promotion of LEDs
• Solar Air-conditioning, etc.
• Afforestation

Climate Change Agenda for Delhi 2009-12 released by Shri. Jairam Ramesh Hon’ble Minister of State, Environment and Forests, Govt. of India in the presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Smt. Sheila Dikshit, on 5th Nov. 2009 at 12.30 pm at Auditorium, Delhi Secretariat, New Delhi