ICLEI South Asia Leads Conversations on Urban Resilience at World Urban Forum 12
On 5 November 2024, ICLEI South Asia, in collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), the Urban Development Fund of Egypt (UDF), UN-Habitat Morocco, and GIZ Egypt and Morocco, hosted a session titled “Building Resilient Cities: Bridging the Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Gap” at World […]
Kakinada, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam Lead the Charge Towards Net Zero
Taking cognizance of Andhra Pradesh’s recently announced visionary goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2047, the cities of Kakinada, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam have been implementing the “Mainstreaming Climate Actions in Andhra Pradesh” project. This initiative aims to support cities in embedding climate considerations into urban planning, financing, and service delivery. With support from ICLEI […]
Stakeholder Consultation Workshop Advances Climate-Induced Disaster Risk Reduction Planning in Lalmonirhat Municipality
A Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on Developing a Climate-Induced Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Action Plan was held on 13 November 2024 in Lalmonirhat Municipality, Bangladesh, under the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) Phase 3 project. The workshop aimed to analyse past disaster events, assess risks, and evaluate vulnerabilities across the municipality’s nine wards to guide […]
Narayanganj City Takes Major Step Towards Climate Resilience with Development of First Heat Action Plan in Bangladesh
The development of the first-ever Heat Action Plan (HAP) for Narayanganj City has officially been kicked off, technically supported by ICLEI South Asia. This ambitious project positions Narayanganj as a leader in heat stress management, addressing the growing impacts of climate change on urban populations. This initiative represents a significant milestone in addressing climate-induced heat […]
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 […]