"With rapid urbanization, preserving the environment poses many challenges and government, industry and civil society need to play a responsible role in this effort to ensure that development is more sustainable," Brosnan said here during a round-table discussion organised by US Consulate Kolkata as a part of its green initiative programs.
Green buildings could play a catalytic role in addressing these concerns and The 'Green Building' Movement in India was advancing at a rapid pace with over 1,608 registered projects covering a green footprint of 1.15 billion sq ft, he added.