Tier-II Cities are Driving India’s Push for Electric Buses
A quiet revolution has been steadily making an impact on the streets of some of the tier-II cities in India and is gradually changing the face of transport. Away from the large metros, these cities are driving change by aggressively pushing for electrification of buses in their public transport systems. The Government of India is […]
Need for Building Charging Infrastructure Highlighted at E-Mobility Conference
The Government of Kerala’s transport department organised an international conference and expo on e-mobility and alternative fuels titled ‘Evolve 2023’ from January 19-21, 2023, in Thiruvananthapuram. ICLEI South Asia, which has been working with the transport department on several projects, marked its presence in discussions at the meet. Kerala introduced its electric vehicle (EV) policy […]
EcoLogistics: Demo Project Seeks to Spur Low-Emission Freight Delivery in Panaji
The delivery of almost all goods in Panaji, whether to individual households or local stores, is currently facilitated by fossil fuel-based vehicles. It’s no surprise, then, that these vehicles have been identified as major contributors to the air pollution and GHG emissions in the city. Taking note of this, Panaji is planning for a paradigm […]
EcoLogistics: Sensitising Drivers on Eco-driving Techniques and Conservation of Resources
ICLEI South Asia conducted a training workshop for the Shimla Municipal Corporation’s driver’s on fuel conservation with eco-driving techniques under the chairpersonship of Hon’ble Shri Ashish Kohli, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Shimla (MCS), Himachal Pradesh. The training was conducted as one of the major components of the demonstration project implemented in the city in collaboration with […]
EcoLogistics: Electric Light Commercial Vehicles Set to Curb Emissions from Urban Logistics Sector in Kochi
Goods vehicles, largely diesel-run, have been causing a significant amount of traffic congestion and emissions in Kochi city, while making last-mile deliveries to shops, offices and hotels, besides other commercial establishments. Now, the city is set for an important transformation, driven by a growing transition from internal combustion engine-operated cargo three-wheelers to electric vehicles. A […]
EcoLogistics: Low Carbon Action Plan for Urban Freight Launched at ICLEI World Congress
The Low Carbon Action Plan for Urban Freight (LCAP-UF), developed by the cities of Kochi, Panaji, and Shimla, with support from ICLEI South Asia, was launched during the EcoLogistics session at the ICLEI World Congress in Malmo, Sweden. The Municipal Commissioners of Panaji and Shimla attended the event, along with city representatives from the United […]
EcoLogistics: Shimla Approves Low Carbon Action Plan for Urban Freight
The Low Carbon Action Plan for Urban Freight (LCAP-UF) for Shimla was approved by Municipal Corporation Shimla during a meeting with the stakeholders that was held on the 26th of April 2022. A Presentation of the design concepts of the pilot project under Ecologistics was also discussed during the meeting. Shimla Mayor Hon’ble Smt. Satya […]
EcoLogistics: Panaji Approves Low Carbon Action Plan for Urban Freight
The Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP), with technical support from ICLEI South Asia, has developed and approved the Low Carbon Action Plan (LCAP-UF) for urban freight under the EcoLogistics project. The action plan prioritises strategies that focus on promoting transportation of goods with minimised impacts on air quality, noise, health, fatalities, and injuries, […]
EcoLogistics: Shimla Approves Baseline Report on Urban Freight
Municipal Corporation Shimla (MCS) approved the baseline report on urban freight in the city on the 22nd of November 2021, following the incorporation of feedback and a review. The report was prepared by ICLEI South Asia. The baseline report was submitted for MCS’ approval on the 1st of November 2021. Earlier, in September 2021, Additional […]
Watch: EcoLogistics Project Implementation in Indian Cities
Urban freight transport is growing and adding to air pollution, congestion, and other problems in India. The EcoLogistics project looks at both simple and complex solutions that Kochi, Panaji, and Shimla can adopt for road freight management. As Indian cities compete on various parameters such as Swacch Survekshan, Ease of Living, Municipal Performance Index, etc, […]