From Planning to Implementation: ICLEI South Asia supports Penang’s GCAP milestone
ICLEI South Asia participated in the Penang Green City Action Plan (GCAP) Poster Exhibition, held from 25-29 August 2025 at the Penang Institute in Malaysia. In a significant milestone during the event, the Penang State Executive Council, led by the Chief Minister, officially approved the Penang Island GCAP on 27 August 2025. The Council also […]
Advancing Green City Action Plan Implementation in Penang, Malaysia
On 19 February 2025, a meeting was held with State Executive Councillor for Infrastructure and Transport, Penang State Government, Zairil Khir Johari, along with representatives from ICLEI South Asia, the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle Joint Business Council (IMT-GT JBC), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). During the meeting, the Penang Island Green City Action Plan (GCAP) […]
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 […]
Green Cities Investment Forum 2024 (GCIF24): Advancing Malaysia’s Green City Action Plans
Kuala Lumpur, 26–27 November 2024: The Green Cities Investment Forum 2024 (GCIF24), jointly organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Centre for IMT-GT Subregional Cooperation with support from Malaysia’s Ministry of Economy, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, and the IMT-GT Joint Business Council Malaysia, spotlighted investment opportunities for Green City Action Plans […]