CDKN: Compendiums on Nature-Based Solutions and Climate Finance Launched at COP27
A compendium of nature-based solutions (NbS) and a compendium of finance sources to support climate actions in Bangladesh, India and Nepal, developed by ICLEI South Asia under the Climate and Development Knowledge Network-Knowledge Accelerator programme, were released at the UN’s COP27 climate summit at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, recently. The Nature-based Solutions for Urban Climate Resilience […]
Making Buildings Ready for Electric Mobility in Rajkot
Cities in India are actively pursuing and are eager to support the electrification of vehicles in line with national targets and ambitions. However, an accelerated transition to electric vehicles (EV) requires the setting of a long-term target along with the development of accessible and robust public EV infrastructure, collaboration, and engagement with all stakeholders, taking […]
Every Action Counts: Training Workshops Underline Better Waste Management for Improving Air Quality
Two training sessions were organised in the Delhi -National Capital Region recently for sanitation workers and waste pickers, as part of the project Building City leadership on clean air action in Delhi NCR, supported by the Clean Air Fund. The first technical training session was organised for about 100 waste pickers and drivers of Ecogreen, […]
Urban Forest Developed Using Miyawaki Technique in Vadodara
An urban forest, spread over an area of 900 sq.m, and comprising 3000 trees has been developed with the help of Miyawaki technique along Chhani Lake in Vadodara city, Gujarat, as part of ICLEI South Asia’s CapaCITIES project. The plot hosts saplings of 38 native species. The Miyawaki technique was pioneered by Dr. Akira Miyawaki, […]
Fostering Sustainable Lifestyles through Climate Smart Development and Urban Partnerships – Lessons from India
At the 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 27), ICLEI South Asia along with the National Institute of Urban Affairs, with support from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Climate Development and Knowledge Network is organising a session on Fostering Sustainable Lifestyles through Climate Smart Development and Urban Partnerships – Lessons […]
TUMI E-Bus Mission Network Cities Engage with Leading Financial Institutions and OEM’s in Consultative Dialogues to Strategise Pathways for Accelerated Public Transport Electrification in India
Over 80 stakeholders from national government, 18 cities, 11 public transport operating agencies, and 6 state government agencies along with leading financial institutions and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) deliberated on various opportunities to strategise action required for faster adoption of e-buses in tier II cities. The deliberations titled “Cities and Market Dialogue for an accelerated […]
Two-day Workshop on E-mobility and Electric Vehicle Transition in Indian Cities held in Delhi
Government representatives from 18 Indian cities deliberate over actions to accelerate the transition towards sustainable e-mobility. Electric mobility is gaining momentum in India with the continuous efforts from the Government of India (GOI) and other stakeholders leading to increased uptake of electric vehicles. However, now there is a growing need to discuss the accelerated transition […]
Stakeholder Consultation Reflects on Development of Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for Rajkot
ICLEI South Asia is developing the Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (LBSAP) for Rajkot, under the CapaCITIES phase II project, which is supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Corporation. LBSAP is a guiding strategy with specific actions suggested for local governments to achieve “optimal and realistic governance and management of biodiversity and […]
CDKN: New Phase Kicks-off with Promises to Advance Gender-Equitable and Socially Inclusive Climate-Resilient Action
The third phase of the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) kicked-off in September 2022 with all the partners and donors coming together in Hague, Netherlands for an inception meeting. The new phase will build on the success and learnings from the last 12 years of work to respond to the challenges induced by climate […]
EcoLogistics: Sensitising Drivers on Eco-driving Techniques and Conservation of Resources
ICLEI South Asia conducted a training workshop for the Shimla Municipal Corporation’s driver’s on fuel conservation with eco-driving techniques under the chairpersonship of Hon’ble Shri Ashish Kohli, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Shimla (MCS), Himachal Pradesh. The training was conducted as one of the major components of the demonstration project implemented in the city in collaboration with […]