Charting a Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient Future for Malaysian Cities
Cities play a critical role in achieving national climate goals. Decisions on how cities grow, move, use energy, manage waste and water, develop infrastructure, and protect natural systems significantly influence the transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. Malaysia is working towards meeting its long-term ambition of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as early as 2050. […]
Advancing Urban Heat Resilience Across ASEAN Cities
Urban heat is emerging as a critical challenge for cities across Southeast Asia, with rising temperatures, longer heatwaves and increasing impacts on health, livelihoods and vulnerable communities. Against this backdrop, the CLARE–ASEAN Initiative at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) convened a regional webinar on “Urban Heat Management for Climate Adaptation and Resilience in ASEAN […]
ICLEI South Asia presents the ‘Maharashtra Green Climate’ agenda to Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Maharashtra is taking important steps towards building a greener, more climate-resilient and sustainable urban future. ICLEI South Asia was honoured to present the ‘Maharashtra Green Climate’ agenda and key priorities for sustainable urban development in a meeting chaired by Hon’ble Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in the presence of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Hon’ble […]
Tirupati Takes Steps Towards Flood-Resilient Development
ICLEI South Asia is supporting the Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) in Andhra Pradesh by providing technical assistance to develop a comprehensive concept for integrated stormwater management. This initiative aims to enhance flood resilience in Tirupati. TUDA is exploring funding from the KfW Development Bank, the German Development bank. In this context, a delegation from […]
Harnessing Nature for Urban Resilience in Bangladesh: From Policy to Practice
As Bangladesh’s cities face growing challenges from flooding, waterlogging, urban heat, pollution and ecosystem degradation, Nature-based Solutions (NbS) present a critical opportunity to build resilience while strengthening biodiversity and community well-being. In this context, ICLEI South Asia convened a policy dialogue on 4 August 2026 to validate the draft policy brief “Harnessing Nature for Urban […]
Driving the Transition to Clean Mobility in Himachal Pradesh
The Government of Himachal Pradesh, with support from ICLEI South Asia, is steadily moving towards a cleaner future by embracing electric mobility. From introducing electric buses on state roads to deploying electric vehicles for waste collection in urban and rural areas, the state is taking practical steps to reduce emissions, improve public services, and build […]
ICLEI South Asia Conducts Training on Integrating GESI in Climate Resilience
As part of the Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) project, ICLEI South Asia conducted two trainings on “Preparation of Inclusive Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA): Integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in Climate Resilience” in Pokhara, Nepal. The trainings strengthened the capacities of local governments to engage diverse stakeholders in promoting inclusive and climate-resilient urban development. […]
ICLEI South Asia Brings City Perspectives on AI-Enabled Urban Governance to BRICS Conclave
ICLEI South Asia served as a Network Partner for the BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave 2026, held under India’s BRICS Chairship in Mumbai on 11–12 August, contributing the perspectives and experiences of cities and local governments to the dialogue. Under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” the conversations at the Conclave explored critical urban priorities, […]
Dhankuta’s Journey Towards Sustainable Development
Our “Member in Focus” feature spotlights distinguished leaders from our member cities, showcasing their insights, achievements, and experiences in shaping inclusive, resilient, and future-ready urban communities. In this edition, Mr Chintan Tamang, Mayor of Dhankuta Municipality, shares how Dhankuta is driving meaningful change through local action. How would you describe Dhankuta’s development journey and priorities? Dhankuta Municipality, located in Koshi Province, covers 111 square kilometres and is an important agricultural hub […]
Greening Ichalkaranji: ICLEI South Asia Begins Citywide Tree Census
ICLEI South Asia has initiated a citywide tree census in Ichalkaranji, supported by the Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation. The exercise aims to assess the current status of the city’s trees and understand changes since the previous tree census conducted in 2018. Covering the entire city across all wards, the year-long exercise is expected to document nearly […]