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 […]
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 […]