Planning Healthy Ecosystems: Itanagar Develops Its City Biodiversity Index
The City Biodiversity Index (CBI) of Itanagar was released recently by Shri Tame Passang, Hon’ble Mayor, Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC), in the presence of Shri Tayek Goi, Hon’ble Chairperson, Arunachal Pradesh Biodiversity Board (APBB) and other dignitaries, including Shri Ngilyang Tam, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests; Ms. Koj Rinya, IFS, Member Secretary, APBB; and […]
Asia LEDS Partnership’s Seven-Nation Study Tour in India Spearheads Sustainable Mobility Knowledge Exchange
In a significant initiative to foster low-emission and climate-resilient development in Asia, delegates from seven Asian countries participated in a two-day study tour of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and battery recycling facilities in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), India, on January 30 and 31, 2024. The tour meticulously showcased diverse and sophisticated EV technological solutions, […]
City Action Plan to Help Bhavnagar Identify Climate Risks, Build Resilience
ICLEI South Asia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on January 12, 2024, concerning technical support for the preparation of the city’s Climate Resilient City Action Plan (CRCAP) under the European Commission-supported Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM). ICLEI South Asia is the South Asia Technical […]
Asia LEDS Partnership Study Tour Addresses Key Topics Related to EV Batteries
The Asia LEDS Partnership (ALP) is conducting a two-day Study Tour in India on the 30th and 31st of January 2024. The tour is an opportunity for international participants to visit and learn from electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and battery recycling facilities in the country. It is being conducted as part of an integrated four-phase […]
Forging Regional Climate Resilience: Asia-Pacific’s Endeavour at COP28
The Multilevel Action and Urbanisation Pavilion at the United Nations’ climate conference COP28 served as a stage for discussions revolving around the Asia-Pacific region’s dedicated fight against the global climate crisis. Facilitated by the ICLEI offices in the Asia-Pacific Region, the session on ‘Climate Resilience’ shed light on the tireless efforts of this region in […]
CDKN to Support Karjanha, Dhulikhel in Strengthening Plans to Boost Climate Resilience, Adaptation
A team from ICLEI South Asia recently visited Nepal’s Karjanha and Dhulikhel municipalities to engage in constructive discussions with municipal officials and to collect information essential for formulating the Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA), evaluating the Local Disaster and Risk Resilience Plan (LDRRP), and to identify feasible pilot projects, as part of the Climate […]
Delhi Workshop Unveils Findings on Usage of Public Spaces by Young Children and the Climate Risks They Face
Alarming insights emerged about the heightened climate vulnerabilities for young children and pregnant women, particularly in the urban Indian contexts, during a critical workshop organised by ICLEI South Asia and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), held at the Dome Hall, Ambassador Hotel, New Delhi, on Wednesday. The workshop highlighted findings from two studies, […]
Building Safe Spaces: Studies Highlight Trends in Usage of Public Spaces and Climate Change Impacts on Children
In India, young children (especially in the under-five age group) and their caregivers are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change and air pollution, particularly in urban areas. To better understand these challenges and their impact on the public space usage by this demographic, ICLEI South Asia conducted two studies supported by […]
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 […]