Workshop Highlights Opportunities, Sustainable Transitions in Food, Water, Energy Sectors
As part of the ‘Understanding Innovative Governance for the Food, Water and Energy Nexus in Cities (IFWEN)’ project, the final workshop for the dissemination of project learnings was held in Panaji on the 27th of May 2022. Participants from 10 Indian cities attended the event. The project examined capabilities and enabling factors supporting the implementation of food, […]
Udaipur Urban95: Parents Discuss Challenges in Commuting with Children in Learning Activity
A Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) activity was conducted between 30th March to 4th April 2022 with parents and caregivers of children under the Urban95 programme being implemented in Udaipur city, supported by the Bernard Van Leer Foundation. The activity aimed to examine the challenges faced by the parents while commuting with children on the […]
Understanding and Strengthening Plastic Waste Management Systems in Jambi and Surat
Jambi city, is the capital and the largest city in the province of Jambi, Indonesia. With a population of approximately 6 million, the city generates around 430-500 tonnes of waste per day out of which 13 to 19% comprises plastic waste. Scientific management of this plastic waste is a major challenge for the city government. […]
EcoLogistics: Low Carbon Action Plan for Urban Freight Launched at ICLEI World Congress
The Low Carbon Action Plan for Urban Freight (LCAP-UF), developed by the cities of Kochi, Panaji, and Shimla, with support from ICLEI South Asia, was launched during the EcoLogistics session at the ICLEI World Congress in Malmo, Sweden. The Municipal Commissioners of Panaji and Shimla attended the event, along with city representatives from the United […]
Cards on Ecosystem Services Provided by Trees Launched
ICLEI South Asia launched 10 attractive ecosystem service-based tree cards, featuring some common trees of two Indian cities – Kochi and Panaji, on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity. The cards, developed under the INTERACT-Bio project, which is supported by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety through the […]
Rajkot is National Winner of One Planet City Challenge for 4th time
Rajkot city has become the national winner of the ‘One Planet City Challenge (OPCC)’ for the fourth time. The city participated in the 2022 challenge with support from the CapaCITIES project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. The city won the challenge after demonstrating a comprehensive approach to implementing progressive actions toward […]
Project Launched To Support Cities in National Capital Region to Breathe Clean Air
ICLEI South Asia launched the “Building City Leadership on Clean Air Action in Delhi National Capital Region” project, supported by the Clean Air Fund, during a workshop held on the 25th of May 2022. The project aims to support the Municipal Corporations of Delhi, Gurugram, and Meerut to build their leadership on improving air quality. […]
EcoLogistics: Shimla Approves Low Carbon Action Plan for Urban Freight
The Low Carbon Action Plan for Urban Freight (LCAP-UF) for Shimla was approved by Municipal Corporation Shimla during a meeting with the stakeholders that was held on the 26th of April 2022. A Presentation of the design concepts of the pilot project under Ecologistics was also discussed during the meeting. Shimla Mayor Hon’ble Smt. Satya […]
Urban95, CapaCITIES Initiatives Get Special Mention at a District-Level Event “Samvad” Held in Udaipur
ICLEI South Asia’s Urban95 and CapaCITIES projects were praised for their exemplary initiatives towards making Udaipur city child-friendly and climate-resilient, during a three-day event organised by the District Collectorate and media group Rajasthan Patrika from 23-25 April 2022. The event ‘Samvad with Voluntary Organisations’ aimed to seek the support of non-governmental organisations in spreading awareness […]
ICLEI SA Organises Multiple Sessions, Launches Publications at ICLEI World Congress – Malmö, Sweden
The ICLEI World Congress – Malmö, Summit comes to an end. The three-day conference provided an array of ideas on bringing sustainability and inclusivity to cities. Delegates and officials from South Asia made a striking presence at the Congress. Atishi Marlena Singh, Vice-President, ICLEI, highlighted how the country’s capital has strived towards equity, inclusion, and sustainability. At the […]