Dehradun is now an ICLEI city!
Dehradun, the capital city of hill state Uttarakhand, is the newest ICLEI member in the South Asian region. From being a gateway to the tourist destinations in Kumaon and Garhwal Himalayas, Dehradun has now grown as a prominent city in North India. It is an important educational centre, with few highly reputed schools alongside national […]
Supporting Swachh Bharat Mission activities in Nellore
In line with the requirements of the Swachh Bharat Mission, ICLEI South Asia is supporting Nellore city in developing a city sanitation plan, leading to the development of a Detailed Project Report for Solid Waste Management. With a population a little over 5 lakhs, the leadership in Nellore is committed to achieving an open defecation […]
Rajkot's bike sharing program – advancing towards low carbon mobility
As awareness is increasing among cities and its people for sustainable and low carbon modes of transportation, bicycles are emerging as a new top trend. Bikes, with their numerous health benefits, add to making the city more sustainable and to increase awareness towards low carbon mobility. Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC), supported by Rajkot Rotary Midtown […]
Making disaster planning a possibility for slums in South and Southeast Asia
ICLEI south Asia will play the role of an international partner, along with few other organisations, for the “Crowdsourcing Community Resilience in Urban Slums” project which is one of the 17 projects selected in the first stage of the bigger Global Resilience Partnership. The Partnership, convened by The Rockefeller Foundation, USAID, and Sida aims to […]
Revamping heritage cities as part of the HRIDAY Scheme
ICLEI South Asia, with its partners, will be playing the role of a city anchor for three cities – Amaravati, Ajmer and Badami, under the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India’s National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY). The scheme focuses on holistic development of heritage cities. The scheme also aims to preserve […]
Exploring solutions for an enhanced IUWM approach
Under the Adopting Integrated Urban Water Management in Indian Cities (AdoptIUWM) project, a one week exposure visit to Europe was conducted in the month of April. The aim of this tour was to expose the participants to the best practices in the field of Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) being undertaken in Europe and to […]
ICLEI Leaders and Members to strengthen Pope Francis' efforts on climate, modern slavery and sustainability
On 21-22 July 2015, a delegation of more than 60 Mayors from around the world will meet Pope Francis in the Vatican for a two-day event on climate change, human trafficking and sustainable development. (See the official press release of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences and the full program on July 21 on modern […]
MobiPrize 2015 – Get recognised for your innovative sustainable transport actions
UM-SMART’s MobiPrize is back, honoring New Mobility enterprises and innovators that are making the world a better place through sustainable transportation innovation! All entrepreneurs addressing transportation-related challenges and opportunities with innovative and sustainable solutions and business models (anywhere in the world) are encouraged to apply. So are government agencies that are fostering a New Mobility […]
Will your city be the next Earth Hour Capital – Earth Hour City Challenge 2015-16 is now open!
Cities have been actively participating in Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) for three consecutive years. Acknowledging the zeal and vigour of the numerous cities which have been a part of this initiative, the EHCC 2015-16 campaign was launched on 1 July, 2015. WWF has invited over 20 countries this year to demonstrate their climate leadership […]
ICLEI member Shimla shines at the World Summit in Lyon
Shimla was among the three cities (hailed for Urban-LEDS (Low Emissions Development Strategy) held at the World Summit – Climate and Territories in Lyon, France on July 2. Addressing over 800 Summit participants, representatives of Urban-LEDS cities Shimla (India), Fortaleza (Brazil), KwaDukuza (S. Africa) and Copenhagen (Denmark) shared their low carbon actions and commitments. Shimla […]