Conference Underlines City Networks’ Role in Building Sustainable Food Systems
The development of sustainable urban food systems, as well as sharing of knowledge and city experiences in comprehensive food system planning were the focal issues of the “International Conference on Urban Food Futures: Asian Perspectives”, organised in Dhaka on 11 and 12 June 2023. The Food and Agriculture Organisation and Wageningen University and Research from […]
Urban 20 Manthan: Webinar Focuses on Actions for Improving Environmentally Responsive Behaviour
As part of the ongoing Urban 20 Manthan webinar series, ICLEI South Asia and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) jointly organised a webinar on 27 June 2023, to promote environmental responsiveness. Participants from across the globe, including city officials, experts, urban practitioners and other stakeholders, shared experiences from cities in India, Indonesia and […]
Webinar Highlights Evolving Opportunities for Distributed Energy Resources, Battery Energy Storage Systems
The Asia LEDS Partnership’s Grid Renewable Energy Community of Practice organised a webinar on 8 June 2023 to highlight the impact of distributed energy resources (DER) on power systems, and the policy gaps and potential barriers that exist for their large-scale proliferation. Experts from the renewable energy sector shared their valuable insights and experiences, highlighting […]
Actions for Transforming E-rickshaw Ecosystem in India: Webinar Focuses on Collaborative Initiatives
In the Indian context, high volume transportation systems often prioritise the major route networks unconsciously neglecting the first/last mile connectivity and low frequency routes. However, the significance of e-rickshaws in bridging this gap cannot be undermined. These have emerged as crucial means of transportation, providing vital first/last mile connectivity in metropolitan cities, while in smaller […]
CapaCITIES: Udaipur Marks World Environment Day with ‘Climate Week’
In a remarkable showcase of environmental commitment, the Udaipur Municipal Corporation (UMC) organised ‘Climate Week’, to mark World Environment Day (WED) as well as Mission LiFE, an India-led global mass movement to nudge individual and community action for environmental conservation. The Climate Week, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) funded CapaCITIES […]
Asia LEDS Partnership: Webinar Highlights Role of Private Sector in Promoting Electric Mobility in India
The Clean Mobility Community of Practice of the Asia LEDS Partnership organized a webinar titled ‘Role of Private Sector in promoting Electric Mobility in India on 23rd June, 2023. The webinar was organized in the context of increased emissions from the transport sector in India which leads to adverse impacts associated with the emissions. In […]
CapaCITIES: Rajkot Promotes Electric Autorickshaws under Green Mobility Programme
The demand for transportation in Rajkot has increased significantly as a result of expansion of infrastructure and population growth. As public bus services often fall short in meeting this demand, commuters tend to rely on alternative modes like autorickshaws for first and last-mile connectivity, to bridge the gaps in the existing public transport services. In […]
Nagpur Charts One-of-a-Kind Green Path to Zero-Carbon Buildings
Nagpur has embarked on an ambitious plan to combat climate change by decarbonising its building sector. In a one-of-a-kind initiative in the country, the city has developed a Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Action Plan to cut down the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the lifecycle of buildings. Being the third largest city in the state […]
Empowering Change: Gender and Social Inclusion in Urban Climate Resilience
ICLEI South Asia and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) joined forces to host an engaging webinar titled ‘Accelerating Gender and Social Inclusion in Locally Led Climate Actions to Improve Urban Resilience.’ The insightful event, which took place on May 30, 2023, was organised under the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) Knowledge Accelerator […]
Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities in Bhutan
The Konrad Adenauer Sharing Political and Civic Engagements Space (KASpaces) Workshop Series on Sustainable Cities and Resilient Communities recently concluded in three cities across Bhutan from May 15 to May 19, 2023, marking a significant step towards fostering sustainable development and building resilient communities. Organised by the KASpaces and ICLEI South Asia, with support from […]