Upskilling for a Clean Mobility Future: Himachal Pradesh Conducts Training on Electric Vehicle Technologies
To strengthen technical capacity in the electric mobility sector, ICLEI South Asia, with the support of the Himachal Pradesh Transport Department, organised a week-long training programme on Electric Vehicles (EVs) from 15-23 September 2025. The programme, held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, aimed to upskill Industrial Training Institute (ITI) instructors from across […]
Innovation in Municipal Finance: ICLEI South Asia leverages CSR fund to electrify Shimla’s SWM
In an innovative leap for urban services financing, Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) has inducted two electric solid waste collection vehicles, the first of their kind in Himachal Pradesh’s solid waste management (SWM) fleet, through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding with Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited. This is structured in collaboration with ICLEI South […]
Vadodara Strengthens Climate Leadership with Launch of CapaCITIES Phase III
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Phase III of the “Capacity Building Project on Low Carbon and Climate Resilient City Development in India (CapaCITIES)” project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), was exchanged between the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) and ICLEI South Asia on 13 September 2025 in Vadodara. ICLEI South […]
Ahmedabad leads the way in Net-Zero Climate Action: Highlights from National Urban Conclave and Mayoral Summit 2025
On the 150th birth anniversary of Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Ahmedabad hosted the National Urban Conclave and Mayoral Summit 2025 on 15-16 October 2025. It brought together more than 80 Mayors, Commissioners, and city representatives from over 35 cities across India. The event celebrated Sardar Patel’s legacy of visionary civic governance, fostering dialogue on innovation, […]
Building a Climate-Smart Amaravati: Stakeholders unite for a Sustainable Capital City
ICLEI South Asia, in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), convened a joint stakeholder consultation in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, on 25 September 2025, on Amaravati’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP). ICLEI South Asia has been engaged by APCRDA to provide technical services for developing Amaravati’s CCAP. The aim is to build […]
From Planning to Implementation: ICLEI South Asia supports Penang’s GCAP milestone
ICLEI South Asia participated in the Penang Green City Action Plan (GCAP) Poster Exhibition, held from 25-29 August 2025 at the Penang Institute in Malaysia. In a significant milestone during the event, the Penang State Executive Council, led by the Chief Minister, officially approved the Penang Island GCAP on 27 August 2025. The Council also […]
Showcasing Bold Urban Solutions: ICLEI and ICLEI South Asia at ASUF 2025
From 10–15 August 2025, ICLEI South Asia, together with the ICLEI World Secretariat, had an engaging and impactful presence at the second ASEAN Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF) in Kuala Lumpur. The team co-convened high-level dialogues, led practical training sessions, and showcased innovative approaches to green and resilient urban development across the Asia–Pacific region—reinforcing ICLEI’s commitment […]
Building Youth Partnerships for Climate-Resilient Urban Futures
At the 2025 TIYA Conference held in Singapore from 22–24 August 2025, themed “Inspire, Empower, Sustain: YOUth for 2030”, organised by the Tzu Chi Foundation, ICLEI South Asia engaged with youth leaders from 14 countries to exchange knowledge and ideas on climate action, sustainable cities, and community resilience. The conference aimed to strengthen partnerships between […]
Integrating Local Priorities into Global Goals: Work Begins for Uttarakhand’s Biodiversity Action Plan
ICLEI South Asia, with support from Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board and United Nations Development Programme India, has begun work on the State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (SBSAP) for Uttarakhand. To facilitate this, an inception meeting was organised on 6 August 2025, in Dehradun. As a first, ICLEI South Asia is supporting a state in developing […]
Tamil Nadu Strengthens Green Commitments with Chennai’s CBI Launch
In a major step towards strengthening its biodiversity conservation efforts, Chennai released its City Biodiversity Index (CBI) in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. K. Stalin, on 25 August 2025 in Chennai. ICLEI South Asia, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company and relevant State and city departments, developed […]