IUEPM Workshop Strengthens ASEAN’s Path Towards Sustainable Urban-Energy Planning
The Integrated Urban-Energy Planning and Modelling (IUEPM) Workshop, held on 20-21 November 2024, in Jakarta, Indonesia, marked a critical step in advancing urban sustainability across the ASEAN region. Organised by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) with support from the USAID Smart Power Program (SPP), the event brought together government representatives and experts from leading […]
Sustainable Cities for A Sustainable Future: U.S.-South Asia Mayoral Platform Launch
The U.S.-South Asia Mayoral Platform on Sustainable Cities was launched at the South Asia Clean Energy Forum in Jaipur on 22 October 2024, marking the beginning of a ground-breaking effort to link U.S. and South Asian cities for critical information exchange on sustainable urban development. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting […]
ICLEI South Asia at CBD COP 16: Collaboration & Commitment for a Nature-Positive Future!
ICLEI South Asia participated in CBD COP 16 in Cali, Colombia, from 21 October to 1 November 2024. Dr. Pradip Sarmokadam, Member Secretary of the Goa State Biodiversity Board, was a key speaker from South Asia. Dr. Sarmokadam spoke at the Nature Positive Pavilion, addressing the challenges subnational governments face in aligning with the Global […]
SIRA Project Kicks Off to Strengthen Inclusive Climate Resilience in Bangladesh
The “Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project,” supported by Canada’s IDRC and the UK’s FCDO, is paving way for or more inclusive, climate-resilient urban development in Asia by incorporating voices from all community sectors, particularly those of underrepresented groups in resilience planning process. Aiming to strengthen the capacity of local […]
CLARE Opportunity Fund Fuels Vital Projects in Asia!
Through the CLARE Opportunity Fund, two significant climate initiatives are gaining momentum in Asia. In order to enable officials at Provincial Municipal Learning Centers to establish gender-inclusive local adaptation plans of action, the Municipal Association (MuAN) in Nepal is creating a training manual and organising training programmes for all the PMLCs of Nepal. In the […]
Collaborative Climate Action Takes the Center Stage at the GCAP 2024 Workshop
At the GCAP Global Workshop 2024, the Asia LEDS Partnership built on the success of ALP Forum 2024 in Bangkok which focused on advancing decarbonization in the Asia-Pacific region through enhanced NDCs and Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS). The Global Workshop was a 3-day event with Day 1 and 2 focusing on Asia. Day 1 […]
Mayor of Karjanha Municipality Signs MoU with ICLEI South Asia under CDKN Phase III for Gender and Socially Inclusive Climate Resilience
ICLEI South Asia visited the cities of Dhulikhel and Karjanha of Nepal from 27 August to 3 September 2024 to assess their climate vulnerability and community adaptive capacities. This initiative aligns with the third phase of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) programme, emphasizing gender and social inclusivity in climate adaptation. In Dhulikhel, a […]
ICLEI South Asia Partners with SouthSouthNorth to highlight the Devolved Climate Financing Model for Locally Led Adaptation
From 30 September to 4 October 2024, ICLEI South Asia, in partnership with SouthSouthNorth, facilitated a cross-regional peer-to-peer learning exchange bringing together stakeholders from Kenya and Nepal. This event, held under the CDKN programme, focused on knowledge exchange around Kenya’s Devolved Climate Financing model, which enables local-level climate adaptation actions. Currently, Kenya’s national government operates […]
ICLEI South Asia and Partners Present Green City Action Plans (GCAPs) to Malaysian Minister and ADB Officials
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), with support from the Ministry of Economy, Government of Malaysia, is providing knowledge and technical assistance (TA) to help 14 Malaysian cities develop comprehensive Green City Action Plans (GCAPs). These plans align with the strategic objectives of the Twelve Malaysia Plan (12MP), ensuring that Malaysia’s cities are on track to […]
Stakeholder Workshop Focuses on Accelerating E-Mobility in Himachal Pradesh, Emphasizes State-Level Roadmap and City Action Plans
In a significant move towards promoting sustainable transportation, a diverse group of stakeholders convened in Shimla on 5th July 2024 for a workshop aimed at accelerating electric mobility (E-Mobility) in Himachal Pradesh. Organized by the Directorate of Transport with technical support from ICLEI South Asia, the event brought together 50 stakeholders from the public and […]