Panaji’s illustrated natural asset map released
Dr. Puneet Goel, Principal Secretary, Forest & Environment, Government of Goa, India, recently released the illustrated natural asset map of…
Documenting local knowledge: Ichalkaranji gets its People’s Biodiversity Register
ICLEI South Asia has completed the preparation of the People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR) for Ichalkaranji in the state of Maharashtra,…
CDKN-KA fosters partnerships for enhanced climate resilience in South Asia
ICLEI South Asia is partnering with prominent institutions and experts in South Asia under the Climate Development Knowledge Network-Knowledge Accelerator…
ICLEI South Asia signs MoU with Kerala institute to enhance climate resilience
The global nature of the challenges of tackling climate change and fostering sustainable development agendas calls for all possible cooperation…
How Helsinki cut food transport emissions using sustainable procurement
The City of Helsinki’s Palvelukeskus Helsinki (Helsinki Service Center) provides food for over 100,000 people every day. Schools, daycare centers…
ICLEI Members innovate for Earth Day 2020
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that…
Bangladesh Municipality Initiates Free Delivery of Groceries in Eco-Friendly Vehicles during Lockdown
Following the imposition of a national lockdown in Bangladesh on March 24, to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus,…
Nepalese communities grapple with upstream-downstream water management challenges
For many years, the upstream and downstream communities in Nepal have harmoniously collaborated to ensure the availability of sufficient water…
Turning to science and systems change in the face of the coronavirus
By Tikender Panwar, Former Deputy Mayor of Shimla, India “Either we all are safe or none of us is.” This…
Africa leads the way in green buildings – a key enabler for renewables on the continent
Passive design and insulation can reduce a building’s energy demand and the city’s overall demand for energy, making renewables a…
How Lilongwe’s bats are contributing to national biodiversity planning
By Adel Strydom and Dana Vigran In a time when cities are bursting at the seams, policy reform is vital…
The glorious past returns: How Essen is harnessing its industrial legacy to accelerate sustainability
At the height of the industrial revolution, Essen was a hub of innovation, technological developments and new ideas. Change is…