Introductory Module Training for Selected Cities on Capacity Building Training
Under the “Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA)” project, ICLEI South Asia conducted a virtual introductory training session on 30 June 2025 for selected municipalities in Nepal. The event marked the beginning of the training series programme to be conducted under the SIRA project to strengthen the capacity of 17 municipalities in […]
Communities Define Adaptation Interventions for Local Adaptation Plan for Action
As a part of the process for developing Local Adaptation Plans for Action (LAPA) for Karjanha and Dhulikhel Municipalities in Nepal under Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) Project, ICLEI South Asia conducted community consultations across all the wards in the two municipalities between 16-25 June 2025. These consultations helped to identify locally relevant climate […]
Driving Change at High Altitudes: Promoting Electric Mobility in Lahaul Spiti
In India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh, along the rugged Himalayan terrain lie the high-altitude districts of Lahaul and Spiti. With elevations ranging from 10,000 to 14,500 feet, it is one of India’s most breathtakingly beautiful and environmentally fragile regions, characterised by its cold desert climate, glacial terrain, and unique cultural heritage, and is increasingly […]
Learning Heat Resilience Strategies Amid Rising Global Temperatures: Delegation from Nairobi Visits Rajkot
Over the last year, Kenya has witnessed unusually high temperatures and extreme heat, making it imperative for the country to implement strategies to avoid adverse impacts on public health. In this context, the city of Nairobi plans to develop its first heat action plan to address the long term impacts of heat in the city. […]
Storms, Systems, and Solutions: ICLEI Leads the Way in Urban Flood Governance
Several parts of India are grappling with wide-spread flooding as an early onset of monsoon, eight days ahead of schedule, surprised the Indian subcontinent. For urban centres already teetering under inadequate and poorly performing infrastructure, this year’s advanced monsoon is a warning. The big question is: Are our cities equipped to deal with the wavering […]
Stakeholder Consultation Workshops for Loss and Damage Assessment Methodology
Gujarat Leads the way in Community-Centric Climate Resilience Planning ICLEI South Asia conducted three workshops between 30 April to 3 May 2025 in Ahmedabad and Surat under the project “Assessing and Managing Loss and Damage: Local-level evidence to inform global-level action in Gujarat State, India.” Funded by the United Nations Environment Programme Copenhagen Climate Centre […]
Himachal Pradesh Continue to Advance Sustainable Tourism with Electric Mobility Initiative in Kinnaur
The Government of Himachal Pradesh, with support from ICLEI South Asia, continues to advance its commitment to sustainable transportation through the rapid expansion of electric mobility across the state. An Electric Vehicle (EV) Sensitisation Workshop was held in Kinnaur on 6 May 2025, aimed at raising awareness about the benefits of electric mobility, particularly in […]
ICLEI South Asia Highlights Inclusive Resilience Work at CLARExchange Workshop 2025 in Zambia
The Climate Adaptation and Resilience Exchange – CLARExchange Workshop 2025 was held from 6-9 May 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia, and brought together more than 180 representatives from 35 CLARE-supported projects across Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. This in-person gathering served as a dynamic platform for policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners to explore synergies and discuss […]
ICLEI Showcases City-Led Climate-Health Solutions at NAM Workshop
Emani Kumar, Deputy Secretary General of ICLEI and Executive Director, ICLEI South Asia, was invited by the U.S. National Academy of Medicine (NAM) to speak at its global workshop titled “The ‘What’ of Systems Transformation: Anchoring Climate Action in Health,” held virtually on 29 and 30 April 2025. The workshop was the first of a […]
UrbanShift Lab Empowers Puducherry to Tackle Climate Risks with Geospatial Planning
ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability, in partnership with the Puducherry Climate Change Cell in the Department for Science, Technology and the Environment (DSTE), Town and Country Planning Department, Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, Government of Puducherry, and World Resources Institute (WRI) hosted an in-person workshop titled “UrbanShift Geospatial Analysis Lab” in Puducherry on 29 […]