Resilience in Action: Implementing Locally-Led Adaptation in Bangladesh
Written By: Chaity Dev and Md. Jubaer Rashid Bangladesh, a country vulnerable to a wide range of climate-related disasters, such as tropical cyclones, floods, coastal erosion, droughts and landslides, has limited coping capacity or budget to adapt and respond to these disasters at the community level. However, communities in coastal, drought-prone and flood-prone regions are […]
Fostering Climate Resilient Water Security through Community Action in the Darjeeling Himalayas
Written By: Souhardo Chakraborty and Bedoshruti Sadhukhan “We need to make multiple trips on foot along treacherous mountain trails to small groundwater upwelling points, located 300 metres downhill, starting from 3 AM in the morning to collect water. If we delay then we must wait hours for groundwater to refill the well, because others would […]
In Memoriam – Ritu Thakur (1985 – 2024)
The ICLEI family has suffered a terrible loss with the untimely passing of our dear Ritu Thakur, a much valued and senior member of our team, on July 25, 2024. Ritu joined ICLEI South Asia in 2010, and had, over the years, inspired us with her spirit, enthusiasm and leadership. Her colleagues respected her for […]
Navigating Climate Finance for Sustainable Urban Projects in South Asian Cities
Securing adequate financing is often vital for sustainable and resilient urban development projects. Addressing this crucial topic, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) South Asia convened a webinar on ‘Mobilising Climate Finance for Cities – Unveiling Strategies for Navigating from Concept to Financing’ on 19 March, 2024, with support from the […]
How local governments are charting a ‘Zero Waste’ future
By Anuradha Adhikari and Kaushani Banerjee Most of the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the region face tremendous pressure to provide scientific and holistic waste management services in the midst of an unprecedented scale of urbanization that the countries are witnessing. Urban India generates 1.60 lakh tonnes per day (TPD) of solid waste in 2020-2021 […]
World Water Day: ICLEI South Asia’s effort to transform Integrated Urban Water Management in India
By Badri Chatterjee Climate change has significantly impacted both the quality and quantity of water resources in South Asia, with far-reaching impacts on public health, industry, and economic productivity. It is crucial to recognise the significance of water in our lives and the impact of climate change on water resources. In the context of urban […]
World Water Day 2024: Promoting Community-led Climate Resilient Water Security in the tea gardens of North Bengal
By Kaushani Banerjee and Damini Rathore Against the backdrop of critical water shortages, exacerbated by climate change, rapid urbanization and burgeoning population, ICLEI South Asia’s latest project is a call to action to recognize the importance of bringing communities together to promote water security and to invest in solutions that are both-innovative, inclusive and sustainable. […]
Workshop Sets Stage for Noida’s Blueprint for Biodiversity Conservation
Championing urban sustainability and ecological health, Noida is nearing the completion of its Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (LBSAP) development process. A key event of this journey was a workshop titled ‘Nature’s Benefits in Noida,’ held at Viceroy Hall, Hotel Eros in New Delhi on March 7, 2024. This workshop, led by ICLEI South […]
Forging Pathways for Child-Centric Urban Planning
A Collaborative Leap Towards Building Sustainable and Inclusive Cities Embarking on a quest to reshape urban spaces, a series of engaging discussions traversed the length and breadth of India, centering on the crucial imperative to safeguard the interests of our youngest citizens, their caregivers, and expectant mothers. This series of events reached its crescendo with […]
Charting a Sustainable Future for Goa’s Khazan Lands
A Collaborative Workshop Puts Focus on Nurturing Goa’s Heritage Ecosystems An important effort is taking root, starting from the scenic city of Panaji, Goa, which is setting the stage for a transformative approach towards conservation of unique ecosystems that are pivotal for both the environment and the communities dependent on them – khazans. ICLEI South […]