Urban95 Workshop Calls Attention to Importance of Project Implementation, Evaluation
The fourth capacity-building workshop, under the Bernard van Leer Foundation-funded Urban95 programme phase 2 in Udaipur, put focus on the importance of on-ground implementation and post-implementation impact assessment in a project cycle. The workshop, held in Udaipur on 14 July 2023, is part of a series of five workshops that aims to help the city […]
CapaCITIES: Udaipur Marks World Environment Day with ‘Climate Week’
In a remarkable showcase of environmental commitment, the Udaipur Municipal Corporation (UMC) organised ‘Climate Week’, to mark World Environment Day (WED) as well as Mission LiFE, an India-led global mass movement to nudge individual and community action for environmental conservation. The Climate Week, supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) funded CapaCITIES […]
Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities in Bhutan
The Konrad Adenauer Sharing Political and Civic Engagements Space (KASpaces) Workshop Series on Sustainable Cities and Resilient Communities recently concluded in three cities across Bhutan from May 15 to May 19, 2023, marking a significant step towards fostering sustainable development and building resilient communities. Organised by the KASpaces and ICLEI South Asia, with support from […]
Urban95: Capacity-Building Workshop Spotlights Project Reports, Tendering Process
The third capacity building workshop (CBW), under the Urban95 programme Phase-2, was held on the 2nd of May 2023 in Udaipur. The workshop was part of a series of five workshops that aim to impart understanding of the entire project cycle from inception and on-ground implementation to its long- term sustainability and replicability from an […]
Training Session for Meerut Officials on Tackling Road Dust and Vehicular Pollution
ICLEI South Asia, organised a training session on April 17, 2023, in Meerut Municipal Corporation, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh to help the city officials and other stakeholders understand the influence of transportation emissions and road dust on air pollution. As per the discussions with Meerut Municipal Corporation officials, the traffic situation at Hapur Adda Chowk has […]
ICLEI South Asia, ICLEI Southeast Asia, ADB and IMT-GT Joint Business Council Malaysia Join Hands to Prepare and Implement Green City Action Plans in Malaysia
ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability, South Asia; ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability, Southeast Asia; IMT-GT Joint Business Council (JBC) Malaysia along with support from the Asian Development Bank have begun the implementation of the Green City Action Plan (GCAP) subproject 1 in the Malaysian cities of Penang, Langkawi, Kota Bharu and Kuching. The project focuses […]
CDKN Phase 3: Workshop Identifies Synergies, Partnership Strategies for Regional Programmes
The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) programme organised a three-day intensive implementation workshop from the 6th to the 8th of March 2023, in Cape Town, South Africa. All partners and donors of the programme attended the workshop, which focused on highlighting the work plan for each region, namely Africa, Latin America and South Asia, […]
Regional Scoping Webinars to Identify Country Specific Priorities Under CDKN
ICLEI South Asia organised Regional Scoping Workshops titled “Understanding Regional Needs and Priorities for India, Nepal, and Bangladesh” on the 3rd, 16th, and 28th of February 2023, respectively, in collaboration with local knowledge partners and stakeholders. The webinars were organised as part of the IDRC and DGIS supported CDKN – Accelerating Inclusive Action project to […]
Urban95: Second Capacity Building Workshop Focuses on Child-Friendly Components in Project Design
The second capacity building workshop under the Urban95 programme Phase 2 was held on the 15th of February 2023 in Udaipur. Organised by the Urban95 Project Management Unit (a joint venture between ICLEI South Asia and Ecorys India Pvt. Ltd.) with support from Udaipur Municipal Corporation (UMC) in collaboration Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF), the […]
Urban95: Webinar Highlights Significance of Safe Public Spaces for Children
ICLEI South Asia is conducting two independent studies on the Impact of Climate Change on Young Children (0-5 years) and Usage of Public Spaces by Young Children, Their Caregivers, and Pregnant Women in Indian Cities, in partnership with technical institutions and research organisations, and with support from the Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF). The studies […]