Advancing Heat Action Plan (HAP) in Narayanganj City Corporation under the CLARE Programme
Following an inception meeting in November 2024, the Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC), in collaboration with ICLEI South Asia, hosted a Shared Learning Dialogue (SLD) to advance the development of Bangladesh’s first city-level Heat Action Plan (HAP) on 15 July 2025. ICLEI South Asia is offering technical support to Narayanganj in preparing its Heat Action Plan […]
Swiss Delegation Visits Rajkot to Explore Sustainable Urban Solutions and Climate Initiatives
On 4 February, 2025, a delegation from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) visited Rajkot to see the city’s efforts in sustainable development. The group was led by Head of Cooperation, SDC India, Philippe Sas, and Co-Head of Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Environment, SDC Berne, Chantal Felder, along with other key members […]
Kakinada, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam Lead Andhra Pradesh’s Journey Towards Climate-Resilient and Net-Zero Cities
In line with Andhra Pradesh’s visionary goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2047, the cities of Kakinada, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam have taken bold strides under the “Mainstreaming Climate Action in Three Cities of Andhra Pradesh” project. The project aims to mainstream climate considerations in planning, financing, and delivery of services at the city level. […]
Ahmedabad Leads the Way with India’s First Dedicated Climate Budget
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), with support from ICLEI South Asia and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has introduced India’s first dedicated climate chapter in its municipal budget. The budget aligns with India’s net zero emissions goal and strengthens Ahmedabad’s resilience against climate change. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has allocated INR 56,194 million […]
Kakinada, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam Lead the Charge Towards Net Zero
Taking cognizance of Andhra Pradesh’s recently announced visionary goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2047, the cities of Kakinada, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam have been implementing the “Mainstreaming Climate Actions in Andhra Pradesh” project. This initiative aims to support cities in embedding climate considerations into urban planning, financing, and service delivery. With support from ICLEI […]