India, Oct. 4 -- Urban greening, including extensive tree plantation and rooftop greenery, can play a major role in reducing carbon emissions and making cities safer and more liveable, said Dr Kajri Misra, Dean of the School of Human Settlements, XIM University.

Speaking at a special session on the concluding day of the three-day Earth Again Conference 2026, organised by Sambad at Utkal University in Bhubaneswar, Misra expressed concern over the decline in the city's green cover compared with 10 to 15 years ago.

She said vacant spaces across the city should be covered with greenery and more trees and climbers should be planted to restore Bhubaneswar's green character. She also highlighted the potential of rooftop plantations to reduce h...