Introductory Module Training for Selected Cities on Capacity Building Training
Under the “Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA)” project, ICLEI South Asia conducted a virtual introductory training session on 30 June 2025 for selected municipalities in Nepal. The event marked the beginning of the training series programme to be conducted under the SIRA project to strengthen the capacity of 17 municipalities in […]
Championing Climate Action in Andhra Pradesh: Launch of Net Zero Climate Resilient City Action Plans for Kakinada and Vijayawada
Marking a pivotal milestone in mainstreaming climate action in Andhra Pradesh, the “Net Zero Climate Resilient City Action Plans” for the cities of Kakinada and Vijayawada, prepared by ICLEI South Asia, were launched by Suresh Kumar, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, on 10 April 2025. The launch took place during […]
ICLEI South Asia at COP29: Towards a Climate-Resilient Future
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, ICLEI South Asia represented the voices of its member cities, playing a key role in highlighting the importance of local governments in global climate action. Mr. Emani Kumar, Deputy Secretary General of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and Executive Director of ICLEI South Asia, led multiple sessions that showcased […]
New Climate Action Plans for Dhaka: Workshop Discusses Strategies, Stakeholder Experiences
In a concerted effort to foster sustainable and resilient development in Bangladesh’s capital city, Dhaka, ICLEI South Asia is developing two distinct Climate Action Plans (CAPs) for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) in partnership with C40 Cities. In this connection, a consultation workshop was held on September 12, 2023 […]
Malaysia GCAP Forum Highlights Actions Needed for Building Resilient Cities
ICLEI South Asia, in association with ICLEI South-East Asia and the Indonesia-Malaysia- Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council, is supporting the development of Green City Action Plans (GCAPs) of four Malaysian cities under the Malaysia GCAP Subproject 1. The GCAP programme has been designed by the Ministry of Economy and Asian Development to benefit fourteen […]
Hyderabad: Stakeholder Consultation Focuses on Strategies for City Climate Action Plan, Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is developing the Climate Resilient City Action Plan (CRCAP) – Towards a Net-Zero Future and the Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (LBSAP) for Hyderabad, with technical assistance from ICLEI South Asia. In this connection, a stakeholder consultation meeting was organised on 29 August 2023 in Hyderabad. At the […]
Urban 20 Manthan: Webinar Focuses on Actions for Improving Environmentally Responsive Behaviour
As part of the ongoing Urban 20 Manthan webinar series, ICLEI South Asia and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) jointly organised a webinar on 27 June 2023, to promote environmental responsiveness. Participants from across the globe, including city officials, experts, urban practitioners and other stakeholders, shared experiences from cities in India, Indonesia and […]
CapaCITIES: Udaipur Marks World Environment Day with ‘Climate Week’
In a remarkable showcase of environmental commitment, the Udaipur Municipal Corporation (UMC) organised ‘Climate Week’, to mark World Environment Day (WED) as well as Mission LiFE, an India-led global mass movement to nudge individual and community action for environmental conservation. The Climate Week, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) funded CapaCITIES […]
Diversity of Grass Species in Grasslands of Goa Documented
ICLEI South Asia has documented the diversity of grass species in the grasslands of Goa, with support from the Goa Forest Department. Forty-eight species of grasses have been identified following a study in nine grasslands – Ravan Dongar, Succoro, Verna, Pale, Pilerne, Mollem, Sosogad, Quitol and Surla – over two seasons. The species have been […]
Urban95: Webinar Highlights Significance of Safe Public Spaces for Children
ICLEI South Asia is conducting two independent studies on the Impact of Climate Change on Young Children (0-5 years) and Usage of Public Spaces by Young Children, Their Caregivers, and Pregnant Women in Indian Cities, in partnership with technical institutions and research organisations, and with support from the Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF). The studies […]