Academicians Help to Identify Noida’s Critical Ecosystems for Development of Biodiversity Action Plan
ICLEI South Asia is currently in the process of developing the Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (LBSAP) for Noida, with the support of the HCL Foundation. The process is a rigorous and inclusive endeavour, rooted in scientific insights and active participation. Extensive discussions have been conducted with an array of stakeholders, encompassing government departments, […]
Webinar Highlights Heat Stresses in South Asia, Solutions to Mitigate Them
Heat-related socioecological risks are among the most significant challenges posed by rising global temperatures. They frequently result in potentially reparable but significant economic damages, and irreparable human losses. The risk is particularly high for approximately 60% of the working population in South Asia that is engaged in outdoor activities, which serve as the mainstay of […]
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 […]
INTERACT-Bio: Kochi’s New Nature Interpretation Zone Raises Awareness on Urban Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
A nature interpretation zone, developed by ICLEI South Asia in Subhash Bose Park, Kochi, was inaugurated by Hon’ble Mayor Adv M Anil Kumar on the 14th of June 2022. The zone aims to raise awareness about the various ecosystems in Kochi and the biodiversity harboured in these ecosystems. It has been developed under the INTERACT-Bio […]
Experts Highlighted the Importance of Nature-Based Solutions for the Sustainable Development of Cities
ICLEI South Asia, in collaboration with ICLEI World Secretariat and ICLEI Africa Secretariat, organised a session on ‘Nature-based Solutions: Green Blue Strategies and Tools’ at the ICLEI World Congress in Malmo, Sweden on the 13th of May 2022. The session aimed to showcase replicable innovative green-blue nature-based solution tools and strategies deployed in several cities […]