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 […]
Putting Community First: CDKN Asia Promotes Locally Led Adaptation Practices at Asia Pacific Urban Forum
The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) Asia organised several sessions, highlighting the critical role of locally led adaptation in enhancing resilience, at the Eighth Asia Pacific Urban Forum, organised from October 23 to 25, 2023 in Suwon, South Korea. At the forum, CDKN Asia partnered with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) for […]
ALP Exchange Forum Supports COP28 Efforts to Facilitate Energy Transition, Climate Actions Towards Net Zero
The fourth Exchange Forum on Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP), held on October 22, 2023, echoed the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties’ efforts to strengthen the global decarbonisation process. Organised by Chinese Taipei’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), the hybrid event was attended by around 150 people, including the interested public, relevant professional representatives, experts […]
RESET Project to Support South Asian Cities in Mainstreaming Sustainable Energy Transition
ICLEI South Asia has initiated a two-year project, RESET South Asia: Renewables for Sustainable Energy Transition in South Asia (RESET SA), to support local governments in mainstreaming Sustainable Energy Transition (SET) at the local level. The project, funded by USAID through its South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP) programme, will cover five cities across India, […]
Academicians Help to Identify Noida’s Critical Ecosystems for Development of Biodiversity Action Plan
ICLEI South Asia is currently in the process of developing the Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (LBSAP) for Noida, with the support of the HCL Foundation. The process is a rigorous and inclusive endeavour, rooted in scientific insights and active participation. Extensive discussions have been conducted with an array of stakeholders, encompassing government departments, […]
First UrbanShift Asia Forum Focuses on Transforming Cities into Hubs of Opportunity
The stage was set in New Delhi from September 25 to 28, 2023 at Hyatt Regency for a groundbreaking event that promises to shape the future of cities across Asia. The inaugural UrbanShift Forum (Asia), an initiative with the potential to turn urban areas into vibrant hubs of opportunity, brought together visionaries, policymakers, and experts […]
New Climate Action Plans for Dhaka: Workshop Discusses Strategies, Stakeholder Experiences
In a concerted effort to foster sustainable and resilient development in Bangladesh’s capital city, Dhaka, ICLEI South Asia is developing two distinct Climate Action Plans (CAPs) for Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) in partnership with C40 Cities. In this connection, a consultation workshop was held on September 12, 2023 […]
Developing Inclusive Smart Cities: Key Sessions at International Conference Put Focus on Climate Finance in Bangladesh
ICLEI South Asia, in collaboration with GIZ Bangladesh, hosted two sessions during the third International Conference on Urban and Regional Planning, 2023, organised by the Bangladesh Institute of Planners on September 24, 2023, in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The two sessions were held as part of the Climate Resilient Inclusive Smart Cities (CRISC) project, funded by GIZ. […]
Back with a Bang: Urban95 Brings Festival Fun to Kids in Udaipur
Fun and frolic marked the brilliant two-day Urban95 festival held at the Nehru Children’s Park in Udaipur on September 16 and 17, 2023. More than 3500 children, 250 teachers and Anganwadi workers, and more than 1,500 parents participated enthusiastically in the event, held jointly by the Udaipur Municipal Corporation (UMC) and the Bernard van Leer […]
Action Plan to Protect Noida Biodiversity on the Anvil
ICLEI South Asia is developing the Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (LBSAP) for Noida city in the Delhi- National Capital Region. The project is being supported by the HCL Foundation. The LBSAP development methodology entails undertaking detailed consultations with a wide array of stakeholders in order to identify the critical ecosystems, the services they provide, and the threats […]