CDKN: Webinar Spotlights Inclusive, Equitable Roles for Marginalised Communities in Climate Actions
Daring Cities 2023, an action-oriented annual global forum on climate change for urban leaders taking on the climate emergency, was recently organised by ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability in Bonn, Germany. As part of the virtual forum, ICLEI South Asia hosted an engaging webinar on ‘’Reaching out to All: Mainstreaming Gender and Social Inclusion to […]
Experts Weigh in on Key Factors for Building Climate-Resilient Cities in Urban 20 Session
The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) and ICLEI South Asia jointly organised a plenary and panel discussion as a parallel event during the Urban 20 (U20) Mayoral Summit in Ahmedabad on 8 July 2023. The focus of the event was “Building Climate Responsive and Resilient Cities”, signifying the need to prioritise sustainable infrastructure, sustainable […]
Clean Air Action Workshop: Success Stories Show Importance of Building Capacity, Stakeholder Action
The Delhi- National Capital Region has been enjoying relatively good air quality in the last two months, thanks to rainy weather. Meanwhile, key cities in the region continue to upscale their efforts to reduce air pollution. One initiative in which the cities of Delhi, Meerut and Gurugram collaborated in this regard is ICLEI South Asia’s […]
Urban95 Workshop Calls Attention to Importance of Project Implementation, Evaluation
The fourth capacity-building workshop, under the Bernard van Leer Foundation-funded Urban95 programme phase 2 in Udaipur, put focus on the importance of on-ground implementation and post-implementation impact assessment in a project cycle. The workshop, held in Udaipur on 14 July 2023, is part of a series of five workshops that aims to help the city […]
Dhaka: Combatting Climate Risks with City Action Plans
Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is a bustling hub of government, political, commercial, academic and cultural activities. It is also renowned for historical landmarks, a testament to the city’s rich and varied history, as well as industries as varied as textiles, handicrafts and other traditional items. However, with a population of over 10 million people, […]
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 […]