Mobilizing community support for Low Carbon Mobility in Maharashtra's Cities
The project has been conceived with the aim of having civil society-driven adoption of meaningful low-carbon mobility initiatives in cities, leading to a reduction of GHG emissions from the urban transport sector while improving mobility and access to mobility for all sections of society. The project seeks to mobilize support for low-carbon mobility by conducting city-specific discussions, widening engagement with civil society, and supporting local advocacy efforts.
This project is supported by the IKI Small Grants programme, which is part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI). IKI Small Grants is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the Federal Foreign Office (AA) and carried out by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
Overview of the 7-day campaign: Demand for Increased Bus Frequency and Adequate Bus Infrastructure in Chikhli Basti, Nagpur
The Low Carbon Mobility Network-Nagpur and the Centre for Sustainable Development (CFSD) launched a campaign to enhance the frequency of bus services and establish necessary infrastructure in Chikhali Basti. This campaign aimed to improve public transportation accessibility for residents, addressing the challenges they face due to infrequent bus services and inadequate bus stop infrastructure.
#AppKaraBusKara: Insights from the campaign for a bus app
In the city of Pune, it became evident that the lack of essential commuter information, particularly regarding bus routes, significantly contributes to Punekars' reliance on private vehicles. To gain deeper insights into this issue, we initiated the Bus Pravasi Series, engaging with commuters across Pune to collect their stories. Additionally, we met up with PMPML officials to advocate for a user-friendly bus app and understand the reasons behind the delay in its launch. "#AppKaraBusKara: Pune campaign calls for bus app to make commute easy!"
Phase 2 Workshops: Prioritising city-specific solutions for Low Carbon Mobility & Campaign Design
The Phase II workshop conducted by Parisar aimed to enhance engagement, boost participation, and elevate the discourse surrounding low carbon mobility in Maharashtra. The workshop focused on translating solutions into actionable initiatives through collaborative efforts with local civil society networks. Access the entire report of each city towards the end.
Phase 1 Workshops on Mobilizing community support for low carbon mobility in Maharashtra's cities
The Phase 1 workshops under the project "Mobilizing community support for low carbon mobility in Maharashtra's cities", were undertaken to generate ideas regarding Low Carbon mobility through a co-design process. The co-design process acted as a catalyst to ensure active partnership. Since mobility and transport needs vary dynamically, the process ensured the involvement of people from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
