It is an inclusive platform for collaborative initiatives, peer-to peer learning and knowledge exchange.
The forum is committed towards advancing sustainable and resilient urban development across local, regional, and national scales.
Proactive and strategic coordination of policies, plans, projects and investments that influence spatial development to manage sustainable and resilient growth, enhance quality of life, and enable economic prosperity for all.
Technical support for developing alternatives to grey infrastructure such as nature- based solutions, among other approaches
Explore, document and shape resilient livelihoods of diverse communities dependent on natural ecosystems, especially under the lens of a changing climate.
WHAT: By convening experts, change makers and introducing systems approach to address challenges, while showcasing best practices adopted by partners locally and globally.
HOW: Immersive Field Visits and Workshops, Focused Group Discussions, Regional and National Conferences.
WHAT: To expand knowledge, provide support and increase motivation for the uptake of eco-city region approaches in policies, plans and project outlays.
HOW: Targeted Trainings and Workshops, Regional and National Conferences, Knowledge Products.
WHAT: Curated and contextual, inter-disciplinary engagements by leading domain experts on diverse subjects and interest areas such as urban ecology, governance, systems thinking, and regional spatial planning.
HOW: Webinars and In-person Events.
WHAT: Documenting and disseminating partner member efforts, while further promoting and scaling collective action towards common goals through the eco-city regions approach.
HOW: Regional and National Conferences, Digital Documentation, Publications, Knowledge Products, Press and Social Media Releases.
It sets the overarching tone for achieving outcomes through the forum, aligned with the eco city-regions vision and goals. The committee oversees the activities of the secretariat, regional coordinators and reviews outcomes.
Program Director - Urban Development Sustainable Cities and Transport, WRI India
Senior Program Manager, Sustainable Cities and Transport, WRI India
Program Manager – Urban Development Sustainable Cities and Transport, WRI India
The secretariat is entrusted with managing day-to-day operations of the forum, planning engagements, maintaining correspondences with stakeholders, partner cities and forging potential collaborations.
Senior Program Associate Eco-City Regions, WRI India
Junior Program Communication Associate Urban Development, WRI India
They form the bridge between the secretariat, related stakeholders and are tasked with correspondences and smooth coordination for all outcomes in terms of data, research and implementation support for the partner cities.
Regional Coordinator – Delhi NCT
Regional Coordinator – Bodoland Territorial Region, Assam
Regional Coordinator - Punjab
Regional Coordinator – Uttar Pradesh
Regional Coordinator – Jammu and Kashmir
Regional Coordinator – Tamil Nadu
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