Monalisa Sen

[ICLEI South Asia @ICLEISouthAsia]

In a significant step towards advancing sustainable urban water management, @ICLEISouthAsia officially released a Compendium on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Waterbody Restoration, co-authored by Dr. Monalisa Sen (@MonalisaSen16), Associate Director, and Dr. Rinku Singh, Senior Project Officer-Biodiversity, ICLEI South Asia, on 29 April 2026, in Kochi, Kerala.

The publication was released by the Hon’ble Deputy Mayor of Kochi Deepak Joy, alongside three Standing Committee Chairpersons and several councillors.

Developed under the CLARE (Climate Adaptation and Resilience) Programme, funded by @FCDOGovUK and @IDRC_CRDI, the compendium highlights practical, scalable approaches to waterbody restoration, rooted in ecological principles and community engagement.

What’s inside?

• 10 case studies from South Asia and beyond

• Solutions ranging from lake rejuvenation and canal restoration to floating wetlands and floodplain restoration

• Insights into governance, financing, and stakeholder collaboration

A key takeaway from the Compendium: Combining natural systems with targeted technological interventions can create both immediate impact and long-term sustainability.

This compendium serves as a practical roadmap for cities to adopt context-specific NbS strategies and bridge the gap between policy and implementation.

ICLEI South Asia remains committed to working closely with cities to support the planning and implementation of sustainable, climate-resilient urban systems.

Read the Compendium here: https://t.co/HLj402Lwtu

#NatureBasedSolutions #UrbanResilience #ClimateAction

[ICLEI South Asia @ICLEISouthAsia]

Dr. @MonalisaSen16, Associate Director, @ICLEISouthAsia will join us as a speaker at #AriseCitiesForum2025

🗓️ 8-9 Oct 2025 | 📍 New Delhi

@NIUA_India

Details here: https://t.co/ClSopBGYxC

[ICLEI South Asia @ICLEISouthAsia]

At #ARISECitiesForum2025, in the panel discussion titled "A Nature First Approach: Harnessing Ecosystems for Resilience," experts Dr. @AchalenderReddy, IFS, retd., @vishch, Prerna Mehta, Prof. S. Kanmani, @krishna_ifs, Palwe Girish Haribhau, IFS, @adv_dipin, Uttar Kumar Rai, and @MonalisaSen16 explored how nature-based solutions contribute to low-carbon, climate-resilient development in cities.

🗓️8–9 October 2025 |📍 New Delhi

Know more: https://t.co/mxRLpHlxV9

@MoHUA_India @moefcc @ICLEISouthAsia @NIUA_India

Follow this thread to know highlights from the session!

[Supriya Sahu IAS @supriyasahuias]

Here is a beautiful film on the Chennai City Biodiversity Index, released recently. A reminder that we must protect what we have and create much more for future generations to cherish #TNForest #ChennaiBiodiversityIndex @ICLEISouthAsia

[Tseten Chombay @chombaybjp]

My warmest wishes to all the Brothers and Sisters of Arunachal Pradesh on the 39th Statehood Day !

On this historic occasion, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage, vibrant traditions, and indomitable spirit of Arunachal Pradesh. From the dawn-lit mountains to the rising sun of India, our state stands as a beacon of unity, resilience, and progress.

As we honor our past, let us embrace the future with the vision of Vikshit Arunachal, striving for development while preserving our identity. May Arunachal continue to flourish with peace, prosperity, and harmony.

Proud to be an Arunachali!

Happy Statehood Day! #VikshitArunachal #StatehoodDay

[ICLEI South Asia @ICLEISouthAsia]

Celebrating #WorldWetlandsDay!

Prepared under the @HCL_Foundation supported project, read our full report to explore how restoring #UrbanWetlands can shape #Resilient and #SustainableCities.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/hRJPllfvpT

#UrbanBiodiversity #Noida

[ICLEI South Asia @ICLEISouthAsia]

On #ChildrensDay, we're thrilled to announce a game-changing partnership between @amazon and @ICLEISouthAsia ! 🌍

Together, we're launching 75 urban food gardens in schools India.

Learn More: https://t.co/d5VPZxFaWn

[Tokhan Sahu @tokhansahu_bjp]

आज नई दिल्ली के द एम्बेसडर होटल, सुजान सिंह पार्क में “क्लाइमेट रिसिलिएंट सिटीज़” पर फेज 2 राष्ट्रीय कार्यशाला के उच्च स्तरीय सत्र में भाग लिया एवं उपस्थितजनों को संबोधित किया।
यह सत्र CapaCITIES परियोजना के तहत आयोजित किया गया।

[CapaCITIES @CapaCITIESIndia]

At #CapaCITIES workshop, Rahul Kapoor, JS @MoHUA_India: "With increasing climate events, cities must plan for resilience, leverage climate finance, foster green livelihoods & scale up interventions. #CSCAF under #SmartCitiesMission identifies climate challenges & solutions.

[CapaCITIES @CapaCITIESIndia]

🚀LAUNCH ALERT! 🚀

#CAPACITIESII witnessed the launch of 7+1 #ClimateResilient City Action Plans (#CAPs) by Shri Tokhan Sahu, Hon’ble Minister of State @MoHUA_India & other dignitaries.

Its a major milestone in India's urban #ClimateAction journey! 🎉

https://t.co/Onhfi453P3

[NIUA_India @NIUA_India]

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)

[CapaCITIES @CapaCITIESIndia]

At #CapacITIES workshop .@NIUA_India Dir. @dkundu1 announced the first-of-its-kind Project Preparation Facility to support cities & states in developing climate-focused, bankable projects. It will enhance private sector financing in #WasteManagement #Mobility #RenewableEnergy etc

[Tokhan Sahu @tokhansahu_bjp]

आज नई दिल्ली में आवास एवं शहरी मामलों के मंत्रालय के अंतर्गत एक केंद्रीय स्वायत्त निकाय, राष्ट्रीय शहरी मामले संस्थान (NIUA) के साथ एक महत्वपूर्ण समीक्षा बैठक में सम्मिलित हुआ।

📍निर्माण भवन - नई दिल्ली
@MoHUA_India @NIUA_India
#viksitbharat #hamarsansadhamartokhan

[ICLEI South Asia @ICLEISouthAsia]

A handbook raising awareness on the ecological and cultural significance of #UrbanKhazans in #Goa was officially released on 12 Aug by Dr. Suresh Kunkalikar, Principal & Dean of Goa College of Agriculture and Dr. Bhushan Bhave, Principal of Vidya Prabodhini College.

[Monalisa Sen @MonalisaSen16]

@ICLEISouthAsia Bhadla solar park

[Monalisa Sen @MonalisaSen16]

@Gaudeshwar @Dharmapala57 @TMahrattas @vrtrahan_ Are any of these victory pillars now present in Varanasi
If yes then can you please share some location details of these pillars in Varanasi

[ICLEI South Asia @ICLEISouthAsia]

#CallforBids

🔎 Inviting proposals for developing a fully functional board game on biodiversity conservation to improve the understanding about biodiversity & its significance among the school-going children under the INTERACTBio project.

Access the ToR: https://t.co/x4i1iu2ccO

[ICLEI South Asia @ICLEISouthAsia]

We are back with some brain workout for you this #ICLEISAFunFriday 🧠💪

The 8 words below are related to our recent activities. Unscramble these words and post your answers in the comments. Let’s see if you can get them all right. ✅

[ICLEI South Asia @ICLEISouthAsia]

🌿 Exciting discussions took place at a recently held workshop in Noida at @sharda_uni on Local Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan with support from @HCL_Foundation. Researchers and experts collaborated for a greener, resilient future in the National Capital Region.

[ICLEI South Asia @ICLEISouthAsia]

It's a wrap!🌿Our workshop, ‘Nature’s Benefits in Noida,’ supported by @HCL_Foundation, concluded successfully with great participation. Aimed at integrating ecosystem services into urban planning & policy-making, we're working towards a greener, more resilient future for Noida.