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Policy Brief
As of present, the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act has not been fully implemented in the state as a result
of which the municipalities are not currently carrying out all the functions listed under Schedule XII. With the
dissolution of urban planning and management functions to the municipalities, local climate resilience efforts
may be better implemented.
Goa Health Services Health sector is critical for climate change action, as climate change not only induces extreme events and
Development Act, 2008 casualities but also induces epidemics and other health issues. For example, outbreaks of post-flood epidemics.
(Goa Act 13 of 2009) Augmenting health facilities and making them accessible to urban poor, in particular along with standard
operational procedures, for public health management during emergency and non-emergency situations would
be some of the important steps.
Tourism
The Goa Tourist Places (Pro- Vulnerable built heritage/precincts, ethnic communities or natural assets, such as beaches, Khazans or salt
tection and Maintenance) pans, which are also of tourist importance, may be brought within the purview of the Act for protection and
Act, 2001 conservation.
The Goa, Daman and Diu Siting and location of tourist activities, for instance, avoiding vulnerable hotspots
Registration of Tourist Trade
Act, 1982 and Rules, 1985 Regulation of water and energy consumption and use of efficient and renewable services
(last amended in 2011)
Enforcement of building byelaws to ensure resilient building construction in terms of setbacks, plinth levels, use
of basements and building materials in view of the flood and seas level rise vulnerability in coastal areas.
Beach Shack Policy (as The policy provides guidelines on locations and materials for building shacks. These should be strictly enforced
amended in 2012–13) under for building resilient structures.
the Goa Registration of
Tourist Trade Act, 1982 It is recommended that an inventory of registered and approved shack owners is maintained and updated
regularly to regulate the construction and use of beaches.
Energy
The Electricity Act, 2003 The Act facilitates development of renewable energy options, hence enforcement of the same
Provision for enabling development of decentralized smart grids, based on renewable energy at neighborhood/
community level
Climate proofing power transmission and distribution infrastructure by using the appropriate construction
techniques and materials to minimize the impacts of climate change which include:
»» Elevating or relocating important electrical equipment along the coasts, to protect it from flooding
»» Underground transmission and distribution lines where feasible
»» Reinforcing overhead poles with sturdier materials, to reduce damage during storms
Road Transport
The Goa, Daman and Diu Climate and disaster vulnerability mapping of road infrastructure should be conducted such that the road
Highways Act, 1974 infrastructure map includes all the critical infrastructures. This assessment will also help in making a plan for
maintenance of existing roads alignment and design of new roads and highways.
Formulating standard operational procedures for routine maintenance and emergency maintenance. Routine
maintenance would include provisions for cleaning of drains, culverts and soil erosion control to prevent the
choking of drains and flooding for building climate resilience of highways. On the other hand, emergency
maintenance and special repairs will take care of reconstruction of damaged highways due to floods, sea water
ingress, etc.
Environment , Climate Change, and Disaster Management
The Indian Forest (Goa Amend- Regulation of land use and development of built structures and infrastructure in areas that provide natural buffers
ment) Act, 1988 and The Goa for management of floods and storms, for instance, mangroves.
State Forest Policy, 2009
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As of present, the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act has not been fully implemented in the state as a result
of which the municipalities are not currently carrying out all the functions listed under Schedule XII. With the
dissolution of urban planning and management functions to the municipalities, local climate resilience efforts
may be better implemented.
Goa Health Services Health sector is critical for climate change action, as climate change not only induces extreme events and
Development Act, 2008 casualities but also induces epidemics and other health issues. For example, outbreaks of post-flood epidemics.
(Goa Act 13 of 2009) Augmenting health facilities and making them accessible to urban poor, in particular along with standard
operational procedures, for public health management during emergency and non-emergency situations would
be some of the important steps.
Tourism
The Goa Tourist Places (Pro- Vulnerable built heritage/precincts, ethnic communities or natural assets, such as beaches, Khazans or salt
tection and Maintenance) pans, which are also of tourist importance, may be brought within the purview of the Act for protection and
Act, 2001 conservation.
The Goa, Daman and Diu Siting and location of tourist activities, for instance, avoiding vulnerable hotspots
Registration of Tourist Trade
Act, 1982 and Rules, 1985 Regulation of water and energy consumption and use of efficient and renewable services
(last amended in 2011)
Enforcement of building byelaws to ensure resilient building construction in terms of setbacks, plinth levels, use
of basements and building materials in view of the flood and seas level rise vulnerability in coastal areas.
Beach Shack Policy (as The policy provides guidelines on locations and materials for building shacks. These should be strictly enforced
amended in 2012–13) under for building resilient structures.
the Goa Registration of
Tourist Trade Act, 1982 It is recommended that an inventory of registered and approved shack owners is maintained and updated
regularly to regulate the construction and use of beaches.
Energy
The Electricity Act, 2003 The Act facilitates development of renewable energy options, hence enforcement of the same
Provision for enabling development of decentralized smart grids, based on renewable energy at neighborhood/
community level
Climate proofing power transmission and distribution infrastructure by using the appropriate construction
techniques and materials to minimize the impacts of climate change which include:
»» Elevating or relocating important electrical equipment along the coasts, to protect it from flooding
»» Underground transmission and distribution lines where feasible
»» Reinforcing overhead poles with sturdier materials, to reduce damage during storms
Road Transport
The Goa, Daman and Diu Climate and disaster vulnerability mapping of road infrastructure should be conducted such that the road
Highways Act, 1974 infrastructure map includes all the critical infrastructures. This assessment will also help in making a plan for
maintenance of existing roads alignment and design of new roads and highways.
Formulating standard operational procedures for routine maintenance and emergency maintenance. Routine
maintenance would include provisions for cleaning of drains, culverts and soil erosion control to prevent the
choking of drains and flooding for building climate resilience of highways. On the other hand, emergency
maintenance and special repairs will take care of reconstruction of damaged highways due to floods, sea water
ingress, etc.
Environment , Climate Change, and Disaster Management
The Indian Forest (Goa Amend- Regulation of land use and development of built structures and infrastructure in areas that provide natural buffers
ment) Act, 1988 and The Goa for management of floods and storms, for instance, mangroves.
State Forest Policy, 2009
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