Learning Heat Resilience Strategies Amid Rising Global Temperatures: Delegation from Nairobi Visits Rajkot
Over the last year, Kenya has witnessed unusually high temperatures and extreme heat, making it imperative for the country to implement strategies to avoid adverse impacts on public health. In this context, the city of Nairobi plans to develop its first heat action plan to address the long term impacts of heat in the city. […]
Swiss Delegation Visits Rajkot to Explore Sustainable Urban Solutions and Climate Initiatives
On 4 February, 2025, a delegation from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) visited Rajkot to see the city’s efforts in sustainable development. The group was led by Head of Cooperation, SDC India, Philippe Sas, and Co-Head of Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Environment, SDC Berne, Chantal Felder, along with other key members […]
Rajkot Becomes First Indian City to Pilot Global Urban Cooling Action Plan
The Indian city of Rajkot has been selected by UNEP and partners as the first city in India to develop an Urban Cooling Plan. ICLEI South Asia is the technical partner to UNEP in this project. A customised methodology is being developed for the city, in partnership with the UNEP-led Cool Coalition, which plans to […]