Solar Decathlon India (SDI) Design Challenge for Net-Zero Future Proof Building 2022-2023

About:

• The Solar Decathlon India is conducted every year by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) and the Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy (AEEE).
• It is under the aegis of the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF), an autonomous bilateral organisation jointly funded by both the Governments (The Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and the U.S. Department of State are the respective nodal departments on the two sides).
• The Council of Architecture (CoA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding as a knowledge partner with AEEE, who co-organises SDI, to expand outreach and the impact of Solar Decathlon India aimed at building the next generation of leaders to combat climate change in India.

 

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Q1) What is causing India climate change?

Increasing agricultural activities, changes in land-use patterns, and other sources lead to rising levels of methane and nitrous oxide.

Source: Winners of Solar Decathlon India Design Challenge for Net-Zero Future Proof Building 2022-2023 announced