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Author: Karishma Asarpota

Karishma is an urbanist experienced in working on sustainable urban energy transition, spatial planning and youth engagement in climate policy. Her work at ICLEI is focused on integrated climate action and sustainable energy projects in the urban context, including UrbanShift. She has academic experience in India, the Netherlands and the US and professional work experience in the Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and Germany.
How youth are shaping local to global climate action through Town Hall COPs
Global Advocacy Multilevel governance

How youth are shaping local to global climate action through Town Hall COPs

ByKarishma Asarpota June 10, 2025June 18, 2025

Town Hall COPs are redefining what inclusive, multilevel climate governance looks like on the road to COP30.

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Multilevel Governance Dialogues for greener, more resilient cities
Global Advocacy Resilient Development Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Multilevel Governance Dialogues for greener, more resilient cities

ByKarishma Asarpota April 9, 2025June 3, 2025

Multilevel governance dialogues have taken place across seven UrbanShift countries, engaging city representatives from diverse urban contexts.

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How ICLEI engaged youth voices in 2024
Global Advocacy Global Events

How ICLEI engaged youth voices in 2024

ByKarishma Asarpota December 16, 2024January 25, 2025

From COP29 and the AfriFOODLinks Consortium to the ICLEI World Congress and key conferences across Europe, here’s how ICLEI took charge to involve youth in shaping the sustainability agenda during 2024.

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Strategies for efficiency in urban cooling: A focus on Asia and beyond
Zero emission Development

Strategies for efficiency in urban cooling: A focus on Asia and beyond

ByKarishma Asarpota September 19, 2023May 28, 2025

Asia’s urban areas have experienced a dramatic increase in electricity consumption, especially for cooling systems. To address this issue, UrbanShift…

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  • ICLEI’s Five Pathways
    • Equitable Development
    • Zero emission Development
    • Nature-based Development
    • Resilient Development
    • Circular Development
  • Regions
    • Africa
    • East Asia
    • Europe
    • Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean
    • North America
    • Oceania
    • South America
    • South Asia
    • Southeast Asia
  • Focus Area
    • Environment & Resources
      • Air quality
      • Ecosystems & biodiversity
      • Energy
      • Food systems
      • Resource access
      • Resource security
      • Waste
      • Water
    • Infrastructure & Technology
      • Buildings
      • Culture & heritage
      • Digitalization
      • Health
      • Infrastructure
      • Transport & mobility
    • Governance & Strategy
      • Advocacy & diplomacy
      • Climate adaptation
      • Climate mitigation
      • Data & monitoring
      • Finance
      • Just transition
      • Multilevel governance
      • Private sector engagement
      • Procurement
      • Research