France has appreciated India's initiatives for addressing climate change concerns as an integral part of new urban sector missions. <br/><br/>The initiatives and the possible areas of co-operation between the two countries were discussed at a meeting between Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu and the visiting French Minister of State for Industry Christophe Sirugue in New Delhi yesterday.<br/><br/>Mr Naidu said, sustainable and climate friendly urban planning has been made the corner stone of new urban missions. He said, emphasis on reliable public transport, efficient water and power management and conversion of solid waste into compost are some of the initiatives mandated under the missions launched to enable urban renaissance.<br/><br/>Appreciating India's enabling role in concluding COP-21 Agreement at Paris, Mr Sirugue said, the initiatives prove the country's commitment to address climate change concerns. He said, urban renaissance is the appropriate word for the India's initiatives to recast the urban landscape.