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At the #ARISECitiesForum2025, Hon’ble Gundu Sudharani, Mayor of Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation, shared how the Forum provided critical insights into climate-resilient urban development.
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At the #ARISECitiesForum2025, Hon’ble Bhola Prashad Pokhrel, Mayor of Karjanha Municipality, Nepal, shared how the Forum provided valuable insights that will directly inform local development initi...
At the #ARISECitiesForum2025, Hon’ble Ugyen Dorji, Mayor of Thimphu, reflected on the value of participating in a platform that brings together city leaders and experts from around the world.
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At the #ARISECitiesForum2025, Hon’ble Thinley Namgay, Mayor of Samdrup Jongkhar, described the Forum as a powerful platform for city leaders and experts to exchange real experiences and practical s...
At the #ARISECitiesForum2025 in Delhi, Hon’ble Sita Sahu, Mayor of Patna, shared how the Forum provided highly valuable insights through meaningful interactions with delegates from India and across...
At the #ARISECitiesForum2025, Hon’ble Uttar Kumar Rai, Mayor of Phuentsholing, shared why platforms for collaboration and knowledge exchange are essential for cities facing the climate crisis.
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At the #ARISECitiesForum2025, Hon’ble Surinder Chauhan, Mayor of Shimla, shared his reflections on the enriching experience of engaging with city leaders and experts from across countries.
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At the #ARISECitiesForum2025 in New Delhi, M.A.M. Mabasim, Chairman of the Beruwala Urban Council, Sri Lanka, shared his reflections on the value of global collaboration in addressing climate-relat...
At the #ARISECitiesForum2025, Hon’ble Laxmi Karhadkar, President of the Panchgani Hill Station Municipal Council, shared her experience of attending the Forum for the first time and the value it of...
At the #ARISECitiesForum2025, Hon’ble Tamme Phassang, Mayor of Itanagar, shared his reflections on the importance of inclusive urban dialogue and regional representation.
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At the #ARISECitiesForum2025, Hon’ble Virender Sharma, Mayor of Mandi Municipal Corporation, shared his reflections on the importance of learning and collaboration in addressing climate change and ...
At the #ARISECitiesForum2025 in New Delhi, V. Krishna, IFS, Conservator of Forests (Research & Development Circle) and Dean of the Forest College & Research Institute, Mulugu, Hyderabad, highl
At the #ARISECitiesForum2025 in New Delhi, Tikender Singh Panwar, Former Deputy Mayor of Shimla, shared powerful reflections on why this first ARISE Conference marks a pivotal moment for cities acr...
At the #ARISECitiesForum2025 in New Delhi, Dr. Vishanthini Kanasan, Penang2030 Advisory Panel to the Chief Minister and Under Secretary, Penang, Malaysia, reflected on her experience attending a su...
At the #ARISECitiesForum2025 in New Delhi, Sayeed Rezaul Haque, Deputy Town Planner & Project Manager (CRGAP) at Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK), Bangladesh, shared his reflections on the va
At the #ARISECitiesForum2025, Ruslan Zhechkov, Climate Finance Expert at the Global Covenant of Mayors, shared his reflections on working with Indian cities to advance climate action.
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At the #ARISECitiesForum2025, RVS Kapur, IAS, Special Secretary at the Department of Sundarban Affairs, Government of West Bengal, shared his reflections on this year’s gathering.
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At the #ARISECitiesForum2025 in New Delhi, Elli B. Tzatzanis-Stepanovic, Environmental Economist and Senior Project Manager at the Austrian Research Promotion Agency, reflected on the value of enga...
At the #ARISECitiesForum2025 in Delhi, Kalanidhi Devkota, Executive Director of the Municipal Association of Nepal (MuAN), shared reflections on Nepal’s engagement in this regional platform for urb...
At the #ARISECitiesForum2025, Hans-Peter Egler, Senior Director for Sustainable Infrastructure and Public Sector at South Pole, reflected on his experience engaging with cities and stakeholders.
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