ICLEI South Asia Leads VSR and Urban Resilience Training at Sri Lanka’s Third VNR Workshop
The Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka (SDC) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) convened a national workshop in Colombo, on 8 and 9 September 2026, bringing together representatives from all nine provinces of Sri Lanka for a training on Voluntary Subnational Review (VSR) methodology and urban […]
Co-Creating Solutions for SDG Localisation in Tiruchirappalli
The third multi-stakeholder co-creation workshop under the Social Innovation Platform (SIP) took place on 26 August 2026, bringing together 42 representatives from the Tiruchirappalli City Corporation (TCC), self-help groups, NGOs, resident welfare associations (RWAs), and universities. ICLEI South Asia is implementing the SIP in Tiruchirappalli, with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to […]
Mapping Hosur’s Trees for a Net-Zero Future
ICLEI South Asia has initiated an assessment of the carbon sequestration potential of trees in Hosur city, Tamil Nadu. The initiative, supported by Titan Company Limited, seeks to build a better understanding of the city’s tree cover and the role it can play in the city’s transition to net-zero. As part of the exercise, a […]
Building Resilient Cities through Inclusive and Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction
Climate-induced disaster risks are increasing across South Asia. The August 2026 floods in Nepal also signalled the urgency to mainstream disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience in development work. To strengthen the capacities of city administrations on DRR in cities, ICLEI South Asia conducted a webinar on 25th August 2026. The webinar marked the beginning […]
Charting a Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient Future for Malaysian Cities
Cities play a critical role in achieving national climate goals. Decisions on how cities grow, move, use energy, manage waste and water, develop infrastructure, and protect natural systems significantly influence the transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. Malaysia is working towards meeting its long-term ambition of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions as early as 2050. […]
Advancing Urban Heat Resilience Across ASEAN Cities
Urban heat is emerging as a critical challenge for cities across Southeast Asia, with rising temperatures, longer heatwaves and increasing impacts on health, livelihoods and vulnerable communities. Against this backdrop, the CLARE–ASEAN Initiative at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) convened a regional webinar on “Urban Heat Management for Climate Adaptation and Resilience in ASEAN […]
ICLEI South Asia presents the ‘Maharashtra Green Climate’ agenda to Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra
Maharashtra is taking important steps towards building a greener, more climate-resilient and sustainable urban future. ICLEI South Asia was honoured to present the ‘Maharashtra Green Climate’ agenda and key priorities for sustainable urban development in a meeting chaired by Hon’ble Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in the presence of Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Hon’ble […]
Tirupati Takes Steps Towards Flood-Resilient Development
ICLEI South Asia is supporting the Tirupati Urban Development Authority (TUDA) in Andhra Pradesh by providing technical assistance to develop a comprehensive concept for integrated stormwater management. This initiative aims to enhance flood resilience in Tirupati. TUDA is exploring funding from the KfW Development Bank, the German Development bank. In this context, a delegation from […]
Harnessing Nature for Urban Resilience in Bangladesh: From Policy to Practice
As Bangladesh’s cities face growing challenges from flooding, waterlogging, urban heat, pollution and ecosystem degradation, Nature-based Solutions (NbS) present a critical opportunity to build resilience while strengthening biodiversity and community well-being. In this context, ICLEI South Asia convened a policy dialogue on 4 August 2026 to validate the draft policy brief “Harnessing Nature for Urban […]
Driving the Transition to Clean Mobility in Himachal Pradesh
The Government of Himachal Pradesh, with support from ICLEI South Asia, is steadily moving towards a cleaner future by embracing electric mobility. From introducing electric buses on state roads to deploying electric vehicles for waste collection in urban and rural areas, the state is taking practical steps to reduce emissions, improve public services, and build […]