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 […]
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 […]