DDA to organise ‘green expo’ at Baansera Park from Feb 14-15

The Delhi Development Authority will host the Green Expo on Feb 14-15, focusing on climate change and urban development, featuring expert discussions and partnerships.

New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to host the inaugural Green Expo at Baansera Park from February 14-15, focusing on climate change and streamlining urban development, officials said.

The two-day event will be inaugurated by lieutenant governor VK Saxena (Sanjeev Verma/Hindustan Times)

Themed “Beyond Growth: Reimagining Urban Futures”, the two-day event will be inaugurated by lieutenant governor VK Saxena, with a welcome address by the DDA vice-chairman. It will feature panel discussions, fireside chats and expert sessions with senior government officials and experts on how Indian cities can transform the expansion-led development model towards climate resilience, ecological restoration, and people-centric planning.

The expo will also feature the strategic partnership finalisation with different institutions, such as the National Medicinal Plant Board, to support herbal gardens and biodiversity conservation across DDA parks, the National School of Drama to launch a community theatre initiative for children’s parks, and with WWF to establish Citizens’ Nature Hubs.

The DDA will also partner with the University of Delhi (DU) and the Delhi Technological University (DTU) to advance research and technology in the fields of ecology, sustainability and technology while increasing youth participation in the process of climate action.