Sponge Parks: Porous Powerhouses for Climate Resilience
Written By: Ramya M. A. Chennai’s future is closely tied to its waters. As climate change reshapes coastal cities worldwide, Tamil Nadu’s shoreline faces rising flood risks. 91% of its coastal area is predicted to face high flood risk by 2100. Chennai, a coastal city with an estimated current population of over 12 million, runs […]
Dhaka’s Climate Action Journey: A Collaborative Effort for a Resilient City
By: Makame Mahmud, Md. Jubaer Rashid Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, stands at the forefront of climate change, from rising temperatures to unpredictable rainfall and frequent natural disasters. These growing threats have pushed the city to take action, leading to the development of comprehensive Climate Action Plans (CAPs). These plans aim to reduce greenhouse gas […]
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 […]
Kuching City Hosts Training Workshop Amidst Green City Action Plan Development
Recognising the importance of training and capacity building of government officials and urban planners on climate-resilient development planning, a GCAP training workshop was convened on March 5 and 6, 2024. The workshop was organised by the GCAP implementation consortium with active support and cooperation from the State Economic Planning Unit of Sarawak and Padawan Municipal […]
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 […]