ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, South Asia

Aims to empower local and regional governments globally to drive sustainable, low-emission, and resilient development.

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Financials

  • 2021

    Total Income
    Rs.144,588,363
    Total Expenses
    Rs.130,421,879
    Program Expenses
    Rs.144,588,363
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  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.215,178,337
    Total Expenses
    Rs.195,945,343
    Program Expenses
    Rs.215,178,337
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  • 2023

    Total Income
    Rs.292,745,481
    Total Expenses
    Rs.261,302,539
    Program Expenses
    Rs.292,745,481
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • CapaCITIES Phase-I

    The project aims to enhance the capabilities of Indian cities in recognizing, strategizing, and executing initiatives that would lead to reduced growth in greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, it aims to bolster resilience against climate change through an integrated approach.

  • Accelerating Climate Action through the Promotion of Urban Low Emission Development Strategies

    The project strives to aid in the decrease of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within urban areas of emerging economies (Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, and South Africa) and least developed countries (Bangladesh, Lao PDR, and Rwanda).

  • Project Management Unit (PMU) for TN Govt

    District
    District

    Chennai

    States

    Tamil Nadu

    The primary goal of the project is to assist the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Forests (DoECCF) in establishing an inclusive Project Management Unit (PMU) during the initial year. This aims to support the Mission Director's office in formulating plans and executing climate-resilient, sustainable initiatives through proactive interdepartmental coordination strategies, innovative climate actions, and viable financing models.

  • Developing Plastic Waste-Free Cities Programme

    District

    Warangal

    Surat

    States

    Andhra Pradesh

    Gujarat

    The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) and ICLEI South Asia have joined hands in a partnership aimed at highlighting opportunities to tackle existing gaps and requirements within urban local governments. The missions of both organizations align closely, focusing on identifying and facilitating the implementation of solutions that enable local governments to manage escalating plastic waste in a scientifically and sustainable manner.
    Within this project, ICLEI South Asia and ICLEI Southeast Asia will extend technical assistance to chosen cities in formulating a comprehensive plastic waste management plan. This plan will serve as the basis for identifying a financially feasible and scientifically robust project.

  • E-Rickshaws

    District

    New Delhi

    States

    Delhi

    Kerala

    As a part of the initiative, ICLEI South Asia implemented a pilot program in Delhi and Kochi to showcase the potential of E-rickshaws through organized operations. The proposed demonstration strategy aims to facilitate the seamless integration of E-rickshaws into the urban mobility framework. This approach intends to tackle the fundamental causes of key obstacles, including the unplanned growth of transportation modes, lack of information and awareness, policy and planning hurdles, limited institutional capacity, and concerns about charging infrastructure and range limitations. It will assist cities in adopting short-term measures, such as demonstrations, to achieve the desired transformation. The expected outcomes include various environmental benefits, such as decreased greenhouse gas emissions and minimized negative impacts associated with this mode of transportation.

  • Urban Cooling Plan

    District
    District

    Rajkot

    The project's objective is to assist Rajkot city in managing extreme heat and increasing cooling needs by initiating the formulation of an Urban Cooling Action Plan. This includes capacity building, coordinating stakeholders, and facilitating matchmaking initiatives.

  • UrbanShift

    District

    Mysore

    Patna

    Pune

    Surat

    Agra

    Coimbatore

    Chennai

    States

    Karnataka

    Tamil Nadu

    Bihar

    Gujarat

    Maharashtra

    Uttar Pradesh

    The UrbanShift project, funded by the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) during GEF-7 period, is executed through a partnership between the UN Environment Program (UNEP) as the Lead Agency and city-based organizations (CBOs): World Resources Institute (WRI), C40 Cities (C40), and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) as the Program Executing Entity(s).
    Its primary objective is to aid cities in adopting integrated urban planning and implementation strategies that result in impactful development outcomes with global environmental benefits (GEBs). This global program complements the National Child Projects in nine countries, also being developed during the GEF-7 period, specifically catering to local governments with a global support offer.

  • TUMI E-Bus Mission

    The TUMI E-bus mission plays a significant role in establishing sustainable urban transport systems by providing support to 20 deep dive cities as they transition towards deploying electric buses. The objectives of this initiative include identifying an initial group of mentee cities, enhancing their awareness, and building their capacities to effectively implement electric bus deployment. Through a mentorship program, these mentee cities will be connected to accelerate the learning process, overcoming institutional, financial, and technological barriers towards the widespread adoption of e-buses.

  • Kochi smart canal

    State
    States

    Kerala

    The project focused on conducting a feasibility study concerning the restoration of a canal in Kochi using a combination of nature-based and conventional solutions to manage flooding. Thorough field studies and analysis were conducted, resulting in the development of a feasibility report specifically addressing the restoration potential of the Pandarachirathodu canal in Fort Kochi.

  • Preparation of the nomination dossier of River Island of Majuli

    ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability, South Asia, has launched a project aimed at preparing the nomination dossier for Majuli Island in Assam to be considered as a World Heritage Site. In this initiative, ICLEI South Asia will be responsible for drafting the natural components section of the nomination dossier concerning the river island.

  • Solid Waste Management Exposure Workshop under Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) Phase III

    District

    Warangal

    Hyderabad

    States

    Andhra Pradesh

    The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), with support from MoHUA, intends to organize Solid Waste Management Exposure Workshops for officials representing 1600 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) Phase III (2018 – 2019). As a part of this initiative, ICLEI South Asia will be conducting Solid Waste Management Exposure Workshops for local government officials from 120 ULBs in Hyderabad, Pimpri Chinchwad, and Warangal.

  • Nashik Sustainable Urban Habitat Action Plan

    States

    Maharashtra

    Under the GIZ Indo-German Environment Partnership (IGEP), Nashik Municipal Corporation is actively crafting a city-tailored Sustainable Urban Habitat Action Plan (SUHAP) in alignment with the Government of India’s National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (NMSH). GIZ-IGEP, alongside ICLEI South Asia, is extending technical support to the Nashik Municipal Corporation and other pertinent departments in formulating the SUHAP, which will encompass measures addressing both mitigation and adaptation concerns.

  • Urban95 Programme – Transforming Udaipur into an Infant, Toddler, Caregiver- Friendly (ITC) City

    District
    District

    Udaipur

    States

    Rajasthan

    The Urban 95 initiative by BVLeerF centres on shaping the city's urban landscape considering the viewpoint of children aged 1 to 5. Recognizing this age group as particularly vulnerable and the future of the city, the approach strives to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Urban95 is introducing this approach to the city and endeavours to generate interest and backing for it by initiating pilot demonstrations and tactical project interventions.

  • Young Children and Climate

    District

    New Delhi

    Gandhinagar

    States

    Delhi

    Gujarat

    ICLEI SA, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhi Nagar, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), supported by the Bernard van Leer Foundation (BvLF), is conducting a study titled 'Young Children and Climate.'
    The study has several objectives, including:
    1. Evaluating the current landscape of young children and climate action, exploring associated issues, challenges, and barriers.
    2. Analysing the impact of climate change on various spaces like open areas, parks, streets, health facilities, neighbourhoods, and spaces linked to Early Childhood Development (ECD) services. This assessment particularly focuses on the access and built environment concerning young children and their caregivers.
    3. Assessing the priorities outlined in climate action plans and examining the extent to which considerations for young children and their caregivers are integrated into these plan

  • Preparation of Smart City Mission plan and proposal for Panaji, Goa

    State
    States

    Goa

    The Smart City Mission aims to foster collaboration, enhancing the utilisation of opportunities available through national programs such as AMRUT, HRIDAY, Housing for all, Swachh Bharat Mission, and other initiatives associated with social infrastructure like Health, Education, and Culture. This project involves the formulation of the Panaji Smart City Proposal adhering to the mission's guidelines, which includes an extensive consultation process involving the citizens.

  • Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)

    The National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme was launched by the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India on January 21, 2015, with a primary objective to facilitate the comprehensive development of heritage cities. This initiative is designed to conserve and rejuvenate the essence and distinctiveness of heritage cities by promoting an attractive, accessible, informative, and secure environment.
    The scheme focuses on enhancing the core infrastructure surrounding heritage assets, fostering improvements in areas like water supply, sanitation, drainage, waste management, approach roads, pedestrian pathways, street lighting, tourist amenities, electrical systems, landscaping, and other citizen-centric services.
    ICLEI South Asia is actively engaged as a city anchor for the HRIDAY project, playing a pivotal role in planning, providing guidance, and extending support to the City Mission Directorate at the city level.

  • Circular Economy Solutions Preventing Marine Litter in Ecosystems

    District
    District

    Chennai

    States

    Tamil Nadu

    The primary aim is to establish and facilitate the Project Management Unit responsible for implementing the Circular Economy Solution, aimed at preventing marine litter in Tamil Nadu.

  • Research

    Over the past two decades, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability has cultivated significant in-house research expertise by assembling interdisciplinary teams comprising experts and practitioners across its global offices. Continuous collaboration and knowledge exchange with partners and relevant stakeholders have expanded connections and facilitated the exchange of insights on research and projects. The outcomes have contributed to the creation of guidelines, manuals, and policies, bolstered capabilities, fostered collaborations, and supported ICLEI's advocacy initiatives, particularly on a global scale. The primary areas of research and consultancy services encompass:
    • Evaluating existing energy sources and exploring the potential for incorporating local renewable energy.
    • Enhancing energy efficiency in municipal services and facilities.
    • Improving energy efficiency within the built environment.
    • Exploring renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

  • Training

    ICLEI South Asia provides various services tailored to local governments, focusing on training and capacity building in numerous areas. These encompass carbon emission inventorying, vulnerability assessment, resilience strategy development, integrated water management, comprehensive waste management, urban mobility, and local biodiversity planning. These training sessions are occasionally incorporated within programs and projects but can also be crafted as independent initiatives.

  • Advocacy

    ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability aims to bolster an international policy framework that fortifies local governance and promotes sustainability at the grassroots level. To achieve this, ICLEI orchestrates local government participation across various UN organisations. The organisation’s consistent contributions, including side events, publications, verbal interventions, and official background papers, have significantly drawn international attention to local initiatives and the prospects to advance sustainability.

Leadership Team

  • Hansa Patel

    Chairperson

  • Prof. A.K. Maitra

    Vice-Chairperson

  • Emani Kumar

    Executive Director

  • Soumya Chaturvedula

    Deputy Director

  • Bedoshruti Sadhukhan

    Associate Director

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAATI4650GF20213

  • 12A

    AAATI4650GE20058

  • FCRA

    Not Available

About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2005

Impact

ICLEI South Asia has worked with over 75 cities across South Asia to implement sustainable urban development initiatives, climate action plans, and capacity building programs.

Vision and Mission

ICLEI South Asia's mission is to build and serve a regional network of local governments to achieve tangible improvements in regional and global sustainability through local initiatives.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    C-3, Lower Ground Floor, Green Park Extension, New Delhi, Delhi

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    New Delhi

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management