@ICLEISouthAsia, as the @AsiaLEDS Partnership Secretariat, and representing @ICLEI offices in the Asia-Pacific, participated in@ the Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST) Regional Meeting and Capacity-Building Workshop towards Accelerating Implementation of the Aichi 2030 Declaration (2021–2030), held from 16–18 March 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. @SoumyaCHATUR , Director, ICLEI South Asia, spoke at the session titled “Shaping Safe, Secure and People-centred Urban Mobility for Liveable Cities,” where she presented on “Eco-mobility Solutions - Learnings from the region.” Ms Chaturvedula presented an approach of interconnected transformation based on eco-mobility principles (walking, non-motorised, cycling, and electric vehicles), and a focus on public transport, shared mobility, and urban freight. Integrated land use and transport planning was presented as a key element for transitioning to sustainable mobility. Asian cities are operationalising the transition, and ICLEI is working with them across five integrated pillars: Strengthen Public Transport & TOD: Route rationalisation, fare integration, gender-responsive design, and transit-oriented development anchor compact, low-carbon urban growth, as demonstrated through Bangkok's ongoing TOD Roadmap with UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme). Promote Active Mobility: Non-Motorised Transport readiness assessments, complete street standards, safe school routes, and tactical urbanism interventions, from Udaipur to Quezon City, to protect and expand the 30–50% of trips already made on foot or cycle. Electrify Fleets & Build EV Infrastructure: A sequenced four-phase implementation pathway, piloted through India's TUMI E-Bus Mission (500 buses operational, USD 500M investment catalysed) and Himachal Pradesh's cold-climate EV policy, provides a replicable model, regardless of starting point. Decarbonise Urban Freight: ICLEI's EcoLogistics programme tackles the fastest-growing and least-regulated source of urban emissions: Panjim’s consolidation centre cut freight trips by 28%, Kochi's e-cargo pilot saves 8 tCO₂/year, and Shimla's off-peak delivery scheme is being scaled across 15 cities globally. Build Institutional Capacity & Climate Finance: Dedicated mobility authorities, standardised KPI frameworks, and climate finance strategies give cities the governance foundation and funding pipelines to sustain transformation beyond individual project cycles. The session reinforced that liveable, resilient Asian cities are achieved through integrated, converging action — not isolated intervention. @ADB_HQ | @UNESCAP | @ToyotaMobFdn | @WHO | @safetipin_ | @IUCN | @DivprakashVyas

.@ICLEISouthAsia and the @AsiaLEDS Partnership Secretariat are organising a virtual side event at the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD). This session will examine how Nationally Determined Contributions (#NDCs) can be effectively localised to advance climate-resilient development in support of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. Drawing on experiences from South and Southeast Asia, it will highlight best practices in aligning policies, institutions, and implementation mechanisms across different levels of government. Organised by: ICLEI South Asia and the Asia LEDS Partnership Secretariat Watch @Ugyen2007Norbu, Prashant Rajput, Muhammad Ridzwan Bin Ali, @MaheshwarDhaka1, @KatrinLichtenb1, @SoumyaCHATUR, and Putera Zenata discuss. 🗓️: 27th February, 2026 ⌚️: 7:30-8:30 am IST | 9:00-10:00 am ICT Register here to attend the webinar: lnkd.in/g7_HNgSJ Know more here: lnkd.in/gFTqWpSm Follow this space for more updates!

10 DAYS TO GO! @ICLEISouthAsia and the @AsiaLEDS Partnership Secretariat are organising a virtual side event at the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD). This session will examine how Nationally Determined Contributions (#NDCs) can be effectively localised to advance climate-resilient development in support of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. Drawing on experiences from South and Southeast Asia, it will highlight best practices in aligning policies, institutions, and implementation mechanisms across different levels of government. The discussions will underscore the role of partnerships, vertical integration, and investment pathways in translating national climate commitments into impactful local action. Organised by: ICLEI South Asia and the Asia LEDS Partnership Secretariat 🗓️: 27th February, 2026 ⏲️: 7:30-8:30 am IST | 9:00-10:00 am ICT Register here to attend the webinar: lnkd.in/g7_HNgSJ Know more here: lnkd.in/gFTqWpSm Follow this space for more updates!

🌳 Joining forces for #ClimateChange! This week, the Asia LEDS Partnership Forum 2024 united leaders, experts & #youth to advance low-emission, climate-resilient development in #AsiaPacific. 🤝@AsiaLEDS @ndcpartnership @UNFCCC #ALPForum2024

The #ALPForum2024 concludes today after three exciting days of in depth peer learning among ~130 #ClimateLeaders from Asia on strengthening the next round of NDCs, establishing and implementing LT-LEDS and accelerating action. @AsiaLEDS @UNESCAP @USAIDAsia @ndcpartnership

NOW: #ALPForum2024 kicks off in BKK. We are ready for impactful discussions on accelerating decarbonization across Asia-Pacific through '25 NDCs. Let's come together to #ActOnClimate and drive transformative change! #ClimateAction #Decarbonization #AsiaLEDS @ICLEISouthAsia

⏳As just few minutes left for the #ALPForum2024 kicks off in Bangkok, we're ready for impactful discussions on accelerating decarbonization across the Asia-Pacific through 2025 NDCs Let's come together to #ActOnClimate & drive transformative change! 🌍💚#ClimateAction #AsiaLEDS

🌍 Countdown to the #ALPForum2024.... in Bangkok from August 20-22. We work towards decarbonization in the Asia-Pacific region. Exciting discussions, innovative solutions, and regional collaboration await. Let's #ActOnClimate together! 💚 #ClimateAction #AsiaLEDS

🌍 Empowering youth is key in #ClimateAction! 📢 100 youths gathered at #APFSD Youth Climathon to address critical climate issues, showcasing the power of young innovators in shaping our planet's future. 🤝 @undpasiapac @HackathonTH @YECAP_AP @AsiaLEDS

A session on "Fostering capacity and knowledge sharing among Asian countries in the energy sector" was organised by @AsiaLEDS during the 10th #APFSD. The webinar focused on the achievements of the energy sectors of Bangladesh, Bhutan & the Philippines. 🔗bit.ly/40JAbri

Join us for a side event on “Fostering Capacity & Knowledge Sharing among the Asian Countries in the Energy Sector” at #APFSD, organised by @AsiaLEDS. 🗓️30 Mar 2023 🕛12:30 - 13:45 UTC 7 Scan the QR code to register! 👇

In a recently held webinar, organized by @AsiaLEDS, experts reflected on the decarbonization of buildings, and the development of road maps & action plans at the national & subnational levels across countries, to serve the net-zero building transition. Here are some highlights:

The @AsiaLEDS Partnership organized a webinar on the use of sustainable #low-carbon building materials to achieve building #decarbonization on Oct 19. Here are some highlights from the key speakers:

Does the choice of building material impact #energy use & #GHGemissions? Join an interesting @AsiaLEDS Partnership webinar for the latest trends in the decarbonisation of the building sector. 🗓️ October 19, 2022 🕛2:00 – 3:30 pm IST Register here 👉 bit.ly/3CqrdnE

A #webinar was organised by @AsiaLEDS & @Africa_LEDs partnership, in collaboration with @cdknetwork on the growth of #greenbonds market & overcoming the #challenges in Asia & Africa. Read the key takeaways here: bit.ly/37EqyU9

The recently held webinar highlighted the importance of #greenbond markets in the developing countries & discussed the issuance dynamics, market updates, and @UNDP’s engagement in debt instruments. Here are some highlights from key speakers: @cdknetwork @LEDSAfrica @AsiaLEDS

Tomorrow! 📢 Join @AsiaLEDS and @LEDSAfrica for a South-South exchange on green bonds🌱 Register here ➡️ bit.ly/3u5tJvH

#2DaystoGo Here's your chance to know more about #GreenBonds, and its growth as well as challenges in Asia & Africa regions. Register now for this 1 hour 15 minute session, scheduled for March 25. bit.ly/3u5tJvH @ledsgp @cdknetwork @AsiaLEDS @LEDSAfrica

Join @AsiaLEDS and @LEDSAfrica in collaboration with @cdknetwork on 22 March for a South-South exchange on green bonds🌱 Register here ➡️ bit.ly/3u5tJvH

📢 Join @AsiaLEDS and @LEDSAfrica in collaboration with CDKN on 22 March for a South-South exchange on green bonds🌱 Register here ➡️ bit.ly/3u5tJvH