CapaCITIES

CapaCITIES Project Video! #lowcarbon #climateresilient #citydevelopment youtu.be/g4XhqwzcOfk

@CapaCITIESIndia .@ICLEISouthAsia remains committed to facilitating such peer exchanges and strengthening the capacity of cities to drive integrated, inclusive, and climate-responsive development. @CapaCITIESIndia

Key learnings included: 🤝♻️ Importance of PPP-led models in enhancing waste processing efficiency through RDF co-processing and circular economy linkages ⚖️📊 Strong regulatory enforcement to ensure effective C&D waste systems supported by assured markets and user-fee mechanisms 📑⏳ Long-term concession agreements that strengthen the financial and environmental sustainability of Waste-to-Energy projects 🌍♻️👥 Inclusive waste management systems where automation is combined with manual quality control to maximise recovery 🌱🏞️ The reclamation of degraded land, as demonstrated by the biomining-led transformation of the Bopal dumpsite into an Ecological Park 👇

The site visits helped the participating officials gain first-hand insights into implementation models and observe how frameworks translated into practice. @CapaCITIESIndia

This exposure visit showcased AMC's projects across solid waste management including Refuse Transfer Station, C&D waste processing, dust control and waste to energy, urban greening initiatives such as Miyawaki forests, and lake restoration, implemented through strong institutional frameworks and long-term Public-Private Partnership (PPP) approaches. @CapaCITIESIndia

Advancing Climate-Resilient Urban Development: Inter-State Knowledge Exchange Visit under CapaCITIES Project Peer learning remains one of the most powerful tools in advancing sustainable urban development. Advancing this, @ICLEISouthAsia facilitated a two-day peer-to-peer exposure visit to @AmdavadAMC, Gujarat, for officials from Tamil Nadu under the @SwissDevCoop-funded @CapaCITIESIndia Phase III project. Follow this thread to know more 👇

Institutionalising Climate Action: Coimbatore Launches Climate Budget 2026–27 Coimbatore formally introduced its Climate Budget (2026–27) on 17 February 2026, becoming the second city in Tamil Nadu, after Chennai, to take this significant step. Through this budget, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation has incorporated a dedicated chapter on climate-related allocations within its annual municipal budget, marking a critical milestone in institutionalising climate-responsive governance at the city level. Under the guidance of the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA), and through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation-funded CapaCITIES project, Coimbatore has also operationalised a City Climate Action Cell, embedding climate governance within the Corporation’s institutional framework. The Climate Budget integrates climate-related projects across key sectors, including: ● Water resource management and revitalisation ● Urban greening and biodiversity enhancement ● Heat mitigation measures The total climate-tagged allocation for FY 2026–27 stands at approximately ₹650 crore, accounting for approximately 13% of the Corporation’s overall budget. This milestone demonstrates Coimbatore’s leadership in localising climate action and embedding climate resilience directly into municipal finance. It sets a strong precedent for cities across Tamil Nadu and beyond. @ICLEISouthAsia is proud to have supported the strengthening of institutional mechanisms and processes that integrate climate budgeting into the city’s planning and financial systems. Building on our experience supporting Ahmedabad when it introduced its climate budget last year, we are encouraged to see more cities institutionalising climate finance frameworks. ICLEI South Asia is committed to continue supporting cities in strengthening climate governance, advancing resilience, and mainstreaming climate action into urban planning and budgeting processes. @CapaCITIESIndia | @SwissEmbassyIND | @SwissDevCoop | @southpoleglobal | @emanibvkumar

On 17 March 2025, Mr. Hans-Peter Egler moderated a panel at the Growth & Emerging Markets Forum during the Infrastructure Investor Global Summit in Berlin. To Know More: shorturl.at/KKucF Thanks to all the panelists and organizers! 🙌

Rajkot is leading the charge in sustainable transport with #GreenMobility! 🚗⚡ 100 electric auto drivers now have ₹30K subsidies to go green, backed by easy loans and partnerships. A cleaner, connected, and greener future! 🌍💚 #SustainableTransport #ElectricVehicles

Exciting discussions with @smartcityrajkot's Municipal Commissioner & @SwissDevCoop on building a #NetZero, climate-resilient future! 🌍🌱 Together, we’re turning plans into impactful action for a #GreenFuture! 💪 #ClimateAction #Rajkot #UrbanResilience

#Rajkot is leading the charge in #RenewableEnergy! 🌱 With a 145 kWp solar system at its #Aji #WTP, the city generates 20% of its #energy needs from the sun. With plans for 35 MW by 2030, the future is bright! ☀️ Know More: shorturl.at/82HyJ

Rajkot is leading the charge in #WaterConservation & #ClimateResilience! 💧🌍 The city scaled up groundwater recharge systems from 5 to 180+ sites with help from @SwissDevCoop & #CapaCITIES. Now, water percolates in just 1-2 hours! 🚀 #SmartCities #SustainableUrbanDevelopment

On #InternationalDayOfEducation, ICLEI South Asia reaffirms its commitment to empowering local communities through sustainable education, driving climate action for a brighter, greener future. 🌱📚🌍 #Sustainability #ICLEISouthAsia #ClimateAction #EducationForSustainability

#TamilNadu is leading the way toward #NetZero cities! The @SwissDevCoop & #CapaCITIES team met with @CbeCorp & @TirunelveliCorp officials to discuss innovative #UrbanResilience solutions and #ClimateAction for India's 2070 targets. Know More: shorturl.at/ByW94

We hosted the National Workshop on Multi-Level Action for Climate Resilient Cities (18-19 Sept 2024), launching 7 Net-Zero Climate Resilient City Action Plans 2070—a first for India & South/Southeast Asia! 🚀 🔗 Learn more: southasia.iclei.org/news/national-… linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

At #CapaCITIES workshop, K K Pandey, Professor, Urban Management Coordinator, @iipa9: Access to commercial finance is low, but cities are enhancing capacity. Pooled finance models (e.g., Tamil Nadu) need replication. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

At #CapaCITIES workshop, Venkat Bhargav Sreedhara from @WorldBank said: Strengthening ULBs crucial to raise market-level financing; National Unified Climate Finance Taxonomy will drive transparency & climate finance mobilization. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

At the #CapaCITIES Workshop, Sanjeev Kaushik from @ADB_HQ emphasized the need for additional financing for sustainable projects with climate adaptation/mitigation. ADB simplifies permissions, approvals & due diligence to support developers.linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Nagendran Nagarajan, CEO, Srinivas Waste Management Solutions Pvt Ltd: Waste to biogas generation will generate employment opportunities, aid in electricity generation, support PM’s LIFE mission for behavioral changes & promote efficient #WasteManagement linkedin.com/posts/capaciti…

Palash Srivastava: CEO & Dir, @IIFCLProjects: There's strong potential for #WasteManagement projects in municipal areas as the feedstock risk is mitigated due to perpetual availability of biodegradable municipal waste. Cost efficiency a must for scaling up linkedin.com/posts/capaciti…

Shri Tokhan Sahu, Hon'ble Minister of State, @MoHUA_India, Shri Rahul Kapoor, Joint Secretary & Mission Director @SmartCities_HUA, Dr @dkundu1 Dir (AC) @NIUA_India and Mr Philippe Sas, Head @SwissDevCoop , unveiled 7+1 Net Zero Climate Resilient City Action Plans (#CAPs) (1/2)