Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Helsinki-based River Recycle Oy (RR) launched a new collaboration with the signing of an MoU at the World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos on river conservation and reclamation, flood protection, environmental upgrading, etc. Is dedicated to. , Climate Resilience, and Climate Change Adaptation in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

RR promises financially sustainable solutions specializing in the prevention of plastic pollution in the oceans. “Therefore, the collaboration between MMRDA and RR will meet MMRDA’s strategic goals of enhancing the sustainability of the region and addressing climate-related risks as well as addressing environmental challenges in and around MMR,” a press release said. “

“MMRDA believes that this collaboration will meaningfully contribute to MMRDA’s goal of sustainable urban development in MMR,” it said.

“This partnership will bring forward efficient, sustainable and eco-friendly solutions for effective removal of floating plastics and river conservation. Therefore, we are fully hopeful that due to this collaboration our river cleaning efforts will proceed with relentless pace and unparalleled efficiency,” said Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

A key component of the MoU is to share best practices to support river conservation and improvement, flood protection, rainwater absorption and climate resilience in the MMR. The exchange of expertise extends to enhancing the air quality index and setting up urban sponges in the surrounding areas.

Facilitation of globally recognized practices such as promotion of circular economy practices such as waste-to-energy solutions and efficient waste management will also be one of the components.

Through this collaboration, development of blue and green infrastructure will be achieved in MMR to implement improvements in air quality and rain water absorption.

“The MoU between MMRDA and River Recycle Oy, Helsinki, Finland, is one of our many extraordinary initiatives to fulfill MMR’s vision of a sustainable future. Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, Commissioner, MMRDA, said, millions of people living in MMR will greatly benefit from this collaboration, as it will solve many of the environmental challenges faced by the surrounding areas and improve their quality of life.