Climate Resilient and Inclusive Cities (CRIC)

Climate Resilient and Inclusive Cities (CRIC) is a five-year initiative co-funded by the European Union, aimed at creating lasting cooperation among cities and research centers in Europe, South Asia (India, Nepal, Bangladesh), and Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand). 

The project is implemented by the United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) in collaboration with 10 pilot cities in Indonesia that have committed to addressing climate change. CRIC supports city governments in strengthening their capacity to improve climate governance, promote inclusive development, and implement climate adaptation and mitigation actions.  The project focuses on sustainable urban development, good governance, and climate adaptation and mitigation through partnerships and tools like local action plans, early warning systems, and air quality and waste management strategies, developed in consultation with experts.