Technical Training Workshop on Vacuum Sewer under the Integrated Resource Management in Asian Cities: the Urban Nexus
Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC), with the support from GIZ Urban Nexus and ICLEI South Asia, organised a two-day technical workshop on Vacuum Sewer on the 23rd and 24th of January, 2018 in Rajkot, Gujarat. The first day of the workshop was inaugurated by the Mayor Dr. Jaiman Upadhayay in the presence of the Deputy Mayor […]
BLOG: It's time to bring the green machine back
Delhi, one of the most populous cities in India, has a major problem of transport. Cross-section of people live in the city, and commuting is an essential element to earn the livelihood. The basic services to the city’s population is being provided by the working class who are responsible for water, sanitation, housekeeping, construction etc. […]
Integrated Urban Water Management Planning and Implementation in Kishangarh finds success
ICLEI South Asia successfully completed a project on Integrated Urban Water Management Planning and Implementation in Kishangarh, Rajasthan. The project was funded by Global water partnership and was implemented by ICLEI South Asia in partnership with India water partnership. Various activities were conducted to build a systematic collection and disposal of municipal solid waste in […]
Developing Natural Asset Maps for Panaji and Kochi
Natural Asset Maps can be used as effective tools in the Natural Resource Management of a region. Natural assets are often referred to as ecological goods and services — the processes by which the environment produces resources that benefit society. By mapping the spectrum of natural resources of a city, decision makers and planners can […]
Support offered by ICLEI South Asia in Vishakhapatnam under Shakti Smart Cities Project- Phase II
ICLEI South Asia under the project “Supporting Sustainable Urban Transport & Built Environment in four Smart Cities in India” is assisting Greater Vishakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) by providing mobility solutions. ICLEI South Asia is working closely with the GVMC for various activities such as junction improvement, parking policy and promoting non-motorized transport in the beach […]
ICLEI South Asia starts on ground activities under PROMISE project in Jabalpur
As a part of our on ground activities, under the PROMISE project, ICLEI South Asia undertook sector specific surveys in the third project city – Jabalpur. The surveys were conducted to understand the views of the residents on sewerage sector in the selected ward. The surveys targeted the households which have been connected with the […]
BLOG: Lessons in sustainability from India’s past: Water, water everywhere?
By Rithika Fernandes India ranks second worldwide in farm output. The country’s total arable land area is 159.7 million hectares, while the total irrigated crop area is 82.6 million hectares. Agriculture is the predominant user of water and in India, 83% of available freshwater is used for the same. Therefore, agriculture cannot be discussed without […]
SUNYA Project Launched in Coimbatore
The official launch of the SUNYA project was held on the 29th of December, 2017 at Bharathi Park Road 2nd Cross, ward 22 of West Zone, Coimbatore Corporation, by the Commissioner Dr. K. Vijayakarthikeyan IAS. To begin with, the Commissioner briefed the citizens of ward 22, local NGOs, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) Officials, sanitary […]
Initiation of Awareness Generation Activities for Sunya Project Implementation
With support from Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Siliguri Municipal Corporation is implementing a project on Capacity Building for Low Carbon and Climate Resilient City Development in India (CapaCITIES). ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability, South Asia is the main implementation agency of the project. As part of this project, ICLEI South Asia in coordination […]
Quantification and Characterisation of Municipal Solid Waste conducted in Rajkot under the CapaCITIES project
In order to support the city in its larger objective of sustainable waste management, with focus on the reduction of GHG emissions from waste disposal, ICLEI South Asia, under the project Capacity Building for Low Carbon and Climate Resilient City Development (CapaCITIES), supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) conducted quantification and […]