SF Prep Notes

4th India-EU Urban Forum on Smart and Sustainable Urbanisation held in New Delhi

India and the EU agreed to strengthen cooperation on smart and sustainable urbanisation at the 4th India-EU Urban Forum in New Delhi on 13 February 2025.

Summary

The 4th India-EU Urban Forum on Smart and Sustainable Urbanisation was held in New Delhi on 13 February 2025, building on the 2017 Joint Declaration on Partnership for Smart and Sustainable Urbanization. It focused on urban alliances and integrated approaches, innovation and circularity at city level, and inclusive urban mobility. EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin said the EU had used over €45 million to leverage more than €1 billion for sustainable urbanisation in India, and Team Europe has worked with over 40 Indian municipalities.

Key facts

Date and place
13 February 2025, New Delhi
Edition
4th
Basis
2017 Joint Declaration on Partnership for Smart and Sustainable Urbanization
EU funding
Over €45 million, leveraging over €1 billion
Reach
Over 40 Indian municipalities

Practice MCQs 1 questions

Q1 Advanced

The 4th India-EU Urban Forum, held on 13 February 2025, built on the Joint Declaration on Partnership for Smart and Sustainable Urbanization of which year?

Show answer

Correct answer: D — 2017

The forum built on the 2017 Joint Declaration on Partnership for Smart and Sustainable Urbanization.

← All current affairs