CDKN in Bangladesh: Inception Meeting Discusses Priority Action Areas in Two Cities
ICLEI South Asia and the Municipal Association of Bangladesh (MAB) held an online inception meeting with officials from Bangladesh’s Nilphamari and Lalmonirhat municipalities on December 12, 2023, about the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) Phase 3 programme’s background and scope of work. ICLEI South Asia made a presentation on the CDKN programme, its expected […]
New Ally for Decarbonisation: Training Showcases Promise of Green Hydrogen
Green hydrogen, produced by the electrolysis of water, using renewable electricity, is emerging as an attractive alternative to fossil fuels, and could play a major role in the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. Countries are now seeking information related to green hydrogen, and key considerations in costs, benefits and trade-offs when making strategy, policy […]
Decarbonising Transport: Webinar Highlights Need for Collaboration, Innovation, Promotion in Fostering Electric Mobility in India
The electric vehicle (EVs) sector in India is undergoing a significant transformation, with concerted efforts being made by the public and private sectors to drive the nation towards a greener, more sustainable future. In alignment with this objective, the Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP) organised a webinar on December 11, 2023, on the role of the […]
Asia Pacific Climate Week: Session Puts Spotlight on Transformative Impact of Green City Action Plans
ICLEI South Asia, with support from the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand-Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Joint Business Council, Malaysia and Asian Development Bank, convened a session ‘Implementing Green City Action Plans (GCAP) for a Climate-Resilient Future’ on November 17, 2023, on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Climate Week (APCW) in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. ICLEI South Asia is supporting the […]
CRISC Project Concludes Successfully, Building Capacities, Bridging Policy Gaps, Advancing Climate Resilience
ICLEI South Asia successfully concluded the Climate Resilient Inclusive Smart Cities (CRISC) Project in September 2023, with support from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implementation support from GIZ Bangladesh. The programme successfully fulfilled its objectives that aimed to enhance capacities and awareness in local government institutions regarding climate-inclusive and […]
Sustainable Mobility: ALP Session Spotlights Collective Action for Meeting Climate Targets
The future of mobility is undergoing a transformative revolution, driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions, and to provide people sustainable, clean, safe and inclusive mobility options. These issues were at the centre of discussions at a side event organised on November 16, 2023, by the Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP) at the Asia Pacific […]
APCW Session: Enhance Resilience by Bringing Climate Finance to Locally-led Actions
ICLEI South Asia, in collaboration with the Climate and Development Knowledge Network – hosted a panel discussion titled ‘Investing in Locally-led Adaptation for Enhancing Resilience: Possibilities and Barriers’ on November 16, 2023, during the Asia Pacific Climate Week in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The session, supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International […]
Local Solutions, Global Impact: ICLEI South Asia at COP28
The much-anticipated moment has arrived as COP28 kicks off in Dubai, UAE, ushering in a crucial period for global leaders, policymakers, and advocates to address the pressing challenges our planet faces. This conference serves as a pivotal moment for the world to take stock of the progress made since the Paris Agreement was concluded in […]
APUF Session Highlights Role of Stakeholders in Localising Global Development Agenda
ICLEI South Asia, in association with ICLEI Japan, ICLEI Indonesia and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), organised a key session on ‘Strengthening G7 and G20 Urban Groups Partnership on Sustainable Urbanisation and Multilevel Climate Action: Lessons and Experience from the Asia Pacific Region’ on October 28, 2023, at the Eighth Asia-Pacific Urban Forum […]
CDKN Asia Inks Memorandums of Understanding with Partners in Nepal, Bangladesh at Asia Pacific Urban Forum
The Eighth Asia Pacific Urban Forum, where key actors and stakeholders discussed the climate challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, provided an apt platform for the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) Asia to formalise commitments with its local partners. Mr. Emani Kumar, Executive Director of ICLEI South Asia and the Asia coordinator for CDKN, signed […]