ICLEI South Asia Advances Youth and Climate Leadership at NOSPlan DRISHTI 2026
ICLEI South Asia Advances Youth and Climate Leadership at NOSPlan DRISHTI 2026 ICLEI South Asia served as the Knowledge Partner for the 27th Annual NOSPlan Convention – DRISHTI 2026 held at Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, from 19-21 January 2026. The engagement forms part of ICLEI South Asia’s expanding youth and climate leadership programme, which aims […]
Enabling community-led water security in Darjeeling Himalayas: Hands-on training on spring discharge measurement and water budgeting
In a capacity-building effort for the local community, ICLEI South Asia conducted hands-on trainings on water security from 13 – 16 January 2026 across four project sites in Darjeeling district, India. The trainings were conducted under the ongoing project “Community-Led Action Plan for Climate Resilient Water Security in Darjeeling Himalayas”, supported and funded by the […]
Himachal Pradesh launches EV Dashboard and Electric Mobility Awareness publications
The Government of Himachal Pradesh, with support from ICLEI South Asia, continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainable transportation through the rapid expansion of electric mobility across the state. and has taken several significant steps towards becoming a green state. A key initiative in this direction is the development of the EV Dashboard – edrivehimachal.in […]
Himachal Pradesh Showcases Electric Mobility Vision at Republic Day 2026
26 January 2026, Shimla: As Himachal Pradesh continues to make steady progress in enhancing electric mobility and Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure, its journey was proudly showcased during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at the historic Ridge Maidan, Shimla. On this occasion, the Transport Department of Himachal Pradesh, in collaboration with ICLEI South Asia, presented an […]
ICLEI South Asia Showcases Nature-Positive Urban Solutions at BioConserve Summit 2026
ICLEI South Asia participated in the BioConserve Summit 2026, held on 30 January 2026 in Bengaluru. Hosted by Infosys, in collaboration with the Indian Institute for Human Settlements, the Summit convened leaders across urban development, academia, design, technology, and government to showcase practical and scalable approaches for integrating biodiversity into India’s rapidly urbanising cities. Speaking […]
ACTIVATE Bangkok Advances Transit-Oriented and Climate-Resilient Urban Development
Under the “Accelerating Climate-Resilient Transit-Oriented Inclusive and Vibrant Areas for Everyone in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area (ACTIVATE Bangkok)” Project, supported by the Thailand–UK PACT Programme, two visioning and capacity-building workshops were held in November and December 2025 to enhance sustainable urban mobility, climate resilience, and community engagement in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area. The workshops were […]
Advancing Climate-Resilient Urban Investment and State Climate Finance Strategy in Madhya Pradesh
ICLEI South Asia participated in a workshop on “Mobilising Climate Finance for Resilient Growth in Madhya Pradesh” in Bhopal on December 10, 2025, supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and co-convened by the Government of Madhya Pradesh’s think tank, Environmental Planning & Coordination Organisation (EPCO), WRI India, and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). The workshop […]
Enabling Community-Led Water Security in Darjeeling, India
ICLEI South Asia conducted community training events on water security from 13 – 15 December 2025 across four project sites in Darjeeling district, India. The trainings were conducted under the project “Community-Led Action Plan for Climate Resilient Water Security in Darjeeling Himalayas”, supported and funded by the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, in collaboration with the Gorkhaland […]
ICLEI South Asia Showcases Geospatial Approaches for Urban Resilience at GeoSmart India 2025
ICLEI South Asia participated in the GeoSmart India Conference and Expo held in New Delhi on 4 December 2025. Manasa Garikaparthi, Senior Project Officer (Urban), spoke at the Urban Development & Utility Summit, which focused on how geospatial intelligence, digital twins, AI, IoT, and data platforms are driving smarter urban planning, robust utility systems, and […]
ICLEI’s CityFood Market Handbook showcases Food Systems Innovations across cities
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability has launched the second edition of the CityFood Market Handbook for Healthy and Resilient Cities under the project “Strengthening Local Fresh Food Markets for Healthier Food Environments within Planetary Boundaries”. Funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and supported by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale […]