Lessons in sustainability from India’s past
Agra, May 1579. The mercury has hit 40.2 degrees celsius. The heat rises to form mirages across the city. In the palace of Sikri, Akbar’s Ranis haven’t the luxury of retreating into their rooms and turning the air-conditioning on. It is a good thing that they don’t need to. During the summer, the ladies shift […]
ICLEI South Asia marks milestone closure for AdoptIUWM in four Indian cities, launches Toolkit to help more cities in integrated urban water management
ICLEI South Asia recently conducted the closure workshop to mark successful implementation of European Union (EU) funded AdoptIUWM project implemented in four cities of India – Jaisalmer and Kishangarh in Rajasthan, and Ichalkaranji and Solapur in Maharashtra, in partnership with ICLEI European Secretariat and Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities (VVSG). Held on March 22, […]
PROMISE team meets in Warangal to identify sector of engagement and initiate next steps
ICLEI South Asia, with partner Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), recently conducted a two-day visit to Warangal, Telangana to meet city officials of Warangal Municipal Corporation and Collectorate and identify a priority sector of engagement PROMotion of Inclusive, Sustainable Growth and Diversity to Strengthen Local Governments (PROMISE) project in the city. Supported by European […]
AdoptIUWM: European Union team visits project cities in Rajasthan
A team from European Union recently visited the project cities of Adopting Integrated Urban Water Management in Indian cities (AdoptIUWM) project that is being implemented by ICLEI South Asia, in partnership with ICLEI European Secretariat and Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities (VVSG). The project is being implemented in two cities of Rajasthan (Jaisalmer & […]
INTERACT-Bio: Integrated sub-national action for Biodiversity
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability has initiated a project on mainstreaming biodiversity across city-regions in India, Brazil and Tanzania. The INTERACT-Bio: Integrated sub-national action for Biodiversity: Supporting implementation of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAP) through the mainstreaming of biodiversity objectives across City-Regions project is supported through the International Climate Initiative 2016 of […]
CapaCITIES: Udaipur set to promote e-rickshaws through pilot project
In absence of a robust public transport system in the Udaipur, intermediate public transport (IPT) caters to the need for mobility of citizens. IPT in Udaipur, a city in Rajasthan, India, consists of auto rickshaws running on diesel engines, which leads to high emissions and vehicular pollution. Vehicular pollution increases risks for various respiratory diseases […]
Ms. Sonali Malik, one of the youngest staff members at ICLEI South Asia
A project officer at ICLEI South Asia, Ms. Malik believes that her work with cities in the area of sustainability has left a mark in her personal life too. “Working in the field of sustainability has made me more aware and conscious towards my lifestyle. Most of my actions and decisions now also consider the […]
Workshop in Thailand marks closure of ACCCRN Project
After more than four years of action in four Asian countries, the Rockefeller Foundation supported Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network (ACCCRN) initiative of translating and scaling up the ICLEI ACCCRN Process came to a closure through a conference held in Bangkok, Thailand from Feb 28 – March 1, 2017. The workshop was organised jointly […]
Meet Mrs. Sushila Abute, Former Mayor of Solapur
Mrs. Abute has been actively involved in city’s quest for better management of water resources. Her efforts are a reason behind the success of AdoptIUWM project in the Maharashtrian city. “For a city facing immense challenges like pollution, water conflicts and transportation losses, it was crucial to stand together and overcome all the challenges that […]
Urban Resilience and Informality: Problem Statements and Solution Baskets
With support from Misereor, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability South Asia undertook a project on climate resilience in the informal settlements in four cities of three countries (two in India, one each in the Philippines and Indonesia). The project methodology comprised of a mix of research work to understand the present situation and develop […]