Driving Sustainability: Electric Vehicle Sensitization Workshop in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh
In the industrial hub of Baddi, India, the air is heavy, thick, and choking. The once crisp mountain air of Himachal Pradesh has been gradually displaced by a suffocating cloud of smoke, dust, and chemical fumes. As one walks through the region, the acrid smell of burning fuel and the unmistakable pungent bite of industrial […]
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) […]
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 […]
Kakinada, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam Lead Andhra Pradesh’s Journey Towards Climate-Resilient and Net-Zero Cities
In line with Andhra Pradesh’s visionary goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2047, the cities of Kakinada, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam have taken bold strides under the “Mainstreaming Climate Action in Three Cities of Andhra Pradesh” project. The project aims to mainstream climate considerations in planning, financing, and delivery of services at the city level. […]
ICLEI South Asia at Tamil Nadu Climate Summit 3.0: Driving Collaboration for a Net-Zero Future
ICLEI South Asia participated in the Tamil Nadu Climate Summit 3.0, India’s first and largest-ever Climate Summit, from 4-5 February 2025 in Chennai. Hosted by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu, the event brought together government officials, industry leaders, environmental experts, educators, NGOs, research organisations, and startups to discuss and […]
Ahmedabad Leads the Way with India’s First Dedicated Climate Budget
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), with support from ICLEI South Asia and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has introduced India’s first dedicated climate chapter in its municipal budget. The budget aligns with India’s net zero emissions goal and strengthens Ahmedabad’s resilience against climate change. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has allocated INR 56,194 million […]
Lessons from South Asia: ICLEI South Asia Participates in the Step Change Workshop
ICLEI South Asia participated in the Step Change workshop, held from 11-14 February 2025 in Arusha, Tanzania, organised by International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Africa Research & Impact Network (ARIN). The event served as a platform for discussing strategies to effectively engage communities in developing Climate Adaptation and Disaster Resilience Plans. During a […]
Regional Training Workshop on Enhancing Climate and Disaster Risk Resilient Cities in Asia and the Pacific
ICLEI South Asia supported the Asian Institute of Technology-Regional Resource Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RRCAP) in successfully conducting a Regional Training Workshop on Enhancing Climate and Disaster Risk Resilient Cities in Asia and the Pacific. The workshop, held under the Making Cities Resilient (MCR) 2030 initiative, took place from 18-20 February 2025 in […]
Malé City Council Initiates Voluntary Local Review with Support from ICLEI South Asia and UNESCAP
Malé City Council, with the technical support of ICLEI South Asia and UNESCAP, is undertaking the preparation of its first Voluntary Local Review (VLR). This initiative marks a significant step toward monitoring progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level. The VLR in Malé City will be a crucial tool for tracking […]
Sri Lanka’s Step Towards Climate Resilience in Nuwara Eliya and Kandy
Two important Sri Lankan cities, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, are working to improve their climate resilience as part of the third phase of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network’s (CDKN) Accelerating Inclusive Action Programme. The Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities (FSLGA) has teamed up with ICLEI South Asia to create Climate Adaptation Plans […]