Mapping of themes, activities and SDGs will help in understanding the state of play of presently identified schemes as well as help in identifying gaps. Mapping is to take place for themes, activities, and SDGs. Since public policies and programs, as reflected in budget line-items usually address several policy objectives that cannot be disentangled from each other, schemes can fall under multiple categories of themes, activities, and SDGs.
The first critical step is to identify ‘what are the environment promoting activities. Ten themes can be considered.
| # | Theme | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pollution Abatement | The budgeted activity should be related to the regulation of pollution (such as air and water) and improvement of air and water quality. | Pollution control and monitoring practices, switching to cleaner transport |
| 2 | Waste Management | The budgeted activity should be related to effectively managing waste (such as municipal, industrial, agricultural or chemical) so that it leads to a cleaner environment. | The budgeted activity should be related to effectively managing waste (such as municipal, industrial, agricultural or chemical) so that it leads to a cleaner environment. |
| 3 | Biodiversity and Ecology | The budgeted activity should be related to preservation and conservation of forests, wildlife, land, natural resources, and propagation of indigenous activities. | Wildlife conservation, afforestation programmes |
| 4 | Climate Action | The budgeted activity should be related to either mitigating or adapting to the impacts of climate change. | The budgeted activity should be related to either mitigating or adapting to the impacts of climate change. |
| 5 | Sustainable Land Use | The budgeted activity should be related to sustainable and environment-friendly use of land, either in rural or urban context. | Planting trees along roadside, agroforestry |
| 6 | Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries | The budgeted activity should be related to sustainable practices in traditional agricultural activities and the allied sectors such as fisheries or horticulture. | Organic farming, integrated farming system |
| 7 | Sustainable and Eco-Tourism | The budgeted activity should be related to sustainable and eco-friendly practices to promote tourism, as well as ensure sustainable tourist activities. | Establishing zoo safari, constructing toilets for tourists |
| 8 | Water Management | The budgeted activity should be related to the efficient and sustainable use of water, ensuring access to clean water for all purposes. | Renovation of wells, rainwater harvesting |
| 9 | Sustainable Energy | The budgeted activity should be related to the use and promotion of clean energy sources such as solar energy. | Installation of solar panels, renewable energy |
| 10 | Sustainable Consumption and Production | The budgeted activity should be related to responsible consumption and production practices based on reducing, reuse, and recycling to avoid wastage. | Construction of road using waste plastic |