Policy brief suggests integrated approach for inclusive development of peri-urban areas
Peri-urban areas in India face numerous challenges due to patterns of urbanisation and ambiguity in their administrative status. They are constantly transforming and are characterised by a mix of urban and rural features, with development practices often neglecting the natural ecosystems present in these areas. ICLEI South Asia, under the CDKN Knowledge Accelerator project, is […]
New case studies from South Asia showcase best practice from the region
This week, CDKN is launching a new case study series on best practice examples of climate compatible development in South Asia. The series explores themes related to finance, climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy and the empowerment of women. In India, the city of Ahmedabad successfully raised funds through municipal bonds to finance climate-resilient urban development, including waste management, […]
Urban-LEDS II cities continue progress on climate planning, commence implementation of climate-resilient actions
Urban-LEDS II cities in Bangladesh and India are moving ahead with their climate action planning, and are leading implementation of actions in the areas of biodiversity and green spaces, waterlogging and flood management, renewable energy and energy efficiency, and clean air. The two cities of Rajshahi and Narayanganj in Bangladesh have completed assessments of their […]
Comic book conveys the significance of nature based solutions to combat climate change
Local action moves the world! This fact has been highlighted even more in the present scenario. Rapid urbanization has led to environmental degradation across the globe. Loss of biodiversity, particularly in the urban areas has several cascading and far reaching consequences. Biodiversity provides ecosystem goods and services and also has benefits such as Flood Control, […]
CDKN-KA fosters partnerships for enhanced climate resilience in South Asia
ICLEI South Asia is partnering with prominent institutions and experts in South Asia under the Climate Development Knowledge Network-Knowledge Accelerator project, to enhance individual and collective actions that address climate change impacts and build effective adaptive and resilient strategies. It is engaging with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in Nepal and Bangladesh […]
ICLEI South Asia signs MoU with Kerala institute to enhance climate resilience
The global nature of the challenges of tackling climate change and fostering sustainable development agendas calls for all possible cooperation between practitioners and institutions to ensure maximum outreach and accelerated building of adaptive and resilient strategies. With such an understanding, ICLEI South Asia and the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) recently signed a Memorandum […]
Nepalese communities grapple with upstream-downstream water management challenges
For many years, the upstream and downstream communities in Nepal have harmoniously collaborated to ensure the availability of sufficient water for both parties. However, in recent years, with the drying up of water sources and erratic availability of water due to climate change impact, tussles over water have been increasing. To tackle this challenge, the […]
Udaipur Roundtable Brainstorms on Way Forward for Climate-Resilient Action Plans
The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) organised a half-day event in Udaipur on 13th of December 2020 to showcase the activities done under the CapaCITIES project in the city and in the other three project cities of Siliguri, Coimbatore and Rajkot. The areas in which work should be done in the next phase of […]
COP25: ICLEI South Asia Hosts Key Side Events on Critical Climate Issues
ICLEI South Asia hosted several side events at the annual UN climate conference or COP25, held in Madrid in December 2019, to showcase best practices in urban development. The side events highlighted key successes in climate-resilient actions in cities worldwide, the role of women and marginalised communities in climate action, and advancing climate change goals […]
COP25: CDKN Event Highlights Role of Women, Marginalised Communities in Climate Action
The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) hosted a side event to discuss the role of stakeholders in the successful implementation of climate action, especially women and marginalised communities, during COP25 in Madrid in December. CDKN is a demand-led network that helps developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to achieve climate-compatible development goals. […]