ICLEI South Asia Conducts Training on Integrating GESI in Climate Resilience
As part of the Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) project, ICLEI South Asia conducted two trainings on “Preparation of Inclusive Local Adaptation Plan of Action (LAPA): Integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in Climate Resilience” in Pokhara, Nepal. The trainings strengthened the capacities of local governments to engage diverse stakeholders in promoting inclusive and climate-resilient urban development. […]
ICLEI South Asia Brings City Perspectives on AI-Enabled Urban Governance to BRICS Conclave
ICLEI South Asia served as a Network Partner for the BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave 2026, held under India’s BRICS Chairship in Mumbai on 11–12 August, contributing the perspectives and experiences of cities and local governments to the dialogue. Under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” the conversations at the Conclave explored critical urban priorities, […]
Dhankuta’s Journey Towards Sustainable Development
Our “Member in Focus” feature spotlights distinguished leaders from our member cities, showcasing their insights, achievements, and experiences in shaping inclusive, resilient, and future-ready urban communities. In this edition, Mr Chintan Tamang, Mayor of Dhankuta Municipality, shares how Dhankuta is driving meaningful change through local action. How would you describe Dhankuta’s development journey and priorities? Dhankuta Municipality, located in Koshi Province, covers 111 square kilometres and is an important agricultural hub […]
Greening Ichalkaranji: ICLEI South Asia Begins Citywide Tree Census
ICLEI South Asia has initiated a citywide tree census in Ichalkaranji, supported by the Ichalkaranji Municipal Corporation. The exercise aims to assess the current status of the city’s trees and understand changes since the previous tree census conducted in 2018. Covering the entire city across all wards, the year-long exercise is expected to document nearly […]
Strengthening Kiribati’s National GHG Inventory
From 4th–14th August 2026, ICLEI South Asia, as the Secretariat for the Asia LEDS Partnership, undertook its second country mission to Kiribati under the ‘Development of a National GHG Inventory for Kiribati’ project, supported by the NDC Partnership. The mission marked an important step towards establishing a nationally owned GHG inventory system for Kiribati. As […]
Scaling Urban Climate Resilience in India: The CapaCITIES programme reinforces the Next Decade of Urban Climate Action
Marking a decade of transformative urban climate action, the national-level workshop, “Scaling Urban Climate Resilience: The CapaCITIES Legacy and Way Forward,” was organised under the Capacity Building for Low-carbon and Climate Resilient City Development in India (CapaCITIES) programme on 14 July 2026 in New Delhi. The convening gathered senior government officials, mayors, commissioners and engineers […]
Advancing SDG Localisation in Tiruchirappalli through the Social Innovation Platform
With support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), ICLEI South Asia is implementing the Social Innovation Platform (SIP) in Tiruchirappalli to strengthen participatory urban governance and accelerate local action towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative adopts a deep listening approach to engage communities, identify locally relevant priorities, and co-create innovative, context-specific solutions […]
Localising the SDGs: Dhankuta Municipality Validates its First Voluntary Local Review
Dhankuta, Nepal: Dhankuta Municipality has completed an important milestone in its journey towards localising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully conducting a two-day stakeholder validation workshop for its first Voluntary Local Review (VLR) on 21st and 22nd July 2026. The municipality is preparing its first VLR with technical support from ICLEI South Asia under […]
Learning from the Frontlines: Strengthening Early Childhood Development in Meghalaya
On 7 July, ICLEI South Asia’s Technical Support Unit (TSU) in Meghalaya, under the “Technical Support Unit in Meghalaya to Advance the First 1000 Days in MECDM” project, visited the Laitmynsang Anganwadi Centre (AWC) in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Led by Divya Prakash, Associate Director, along with Avantika Arjuna Programme Manager, ICLEI South Asia, the […]
Cities at the Heart of Climate Delivery: ICLEI South Asia at UNFCCC Climate Week 3
As global attention shifts from climate ambitions to implementation, accelerating the operationalisation of intergovernmental decisions and building momentum for COP31 by facilitating targeted inputs to upcoming meetings, have now become even more critical. In this effort, the 2026 UNFCCC Climate Week / Climate Week 3 was held alongside the Korea Green Transformation (K-GX) International Week […]