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Students from U of T and India’s Ashoka University explore urban challenges in Pune Copy

Undergraduate course in partnership with Ashoka University, near New Delhi, is one of many initiatives now facilitated by the U of T India Foundation

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University of Toronto Centre in India

Launched in February 2023 with Tata Trusts, the University of Toronto Centre in India brings together U of T’s School of Cities and Indian partners to advance research, public engagement, and municipal training on urban issues like climate, health, and governance.

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University of Toronto to open centre in Mumbai

The University of Toronto is setting up its India outpost in Mumbai, a deep research centre that will work towards addressing pressing issues of cities including air quality,urban management and climate change.

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Ashoka University students join hands with team from U of T to explore Pune’s urban challenges

In a bid to develop critical social consciousness as part of their Urban Studies programme, the undergraduate students of U of T accompanied workers of SWaCH, to analyse various social dynamics in Pune.

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From Heat Islands to Waterbodies: How two Institutes Intend to Tackle Urban Challenges

IIITB, UofT India Foundation and the University of Toronto jointly hosted a conference to explore the role of AI-powered public-private partnerships in addressing key urban governance challenges such as wate disposal, and climate adaptation.

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IIIT-Bengaluru hosts global conference on AI’s role in urban development

IIIT-B hosted a conference on AI in urban planning and sustainability in collaboration with the University of Toronto and UTIF. Experts from 22 institutions discussed AI’s role in urban mobility, ecological issues, and cybersecurity. The event saw participation from global universities and industry players, focusing on AI solutions for high-growth cities like Bengaluru.

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Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to equip Haritha Karma Sena members with electric tricycle

As part of the Techtonic program by the University of Toronto India Foundation, Social Alpha, KDISC, and KILA, the Thiruvananthapuram city corporation will distribute 15 electric tricycles to Haritha Karma Sena members. The initiative aims to enhance waste management and improve service delivery for 1,170 workers across 100 wards.

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TISS, state launch gender-responsive climate planning initiative in Maharashtra’s Raigad​

A collaboration between TISS, the MHSCAC, Asar Social Impact Advisors, Waatavaran Foundation, PDAG and UTIF, launched a first-of-its-kind community-led and gender-responsive district climate action planning initiative in Raigad district in Maharashtra.

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Mumbai Climate Week Launches Raigad Pilot To Drive Gender-Responsive And Community-Led Climate Action

UTIF in collaboration with its partners aims to embed gender justice, indigenous knowledge, and grassroots leadership into climate governance, setting a replicable model for districts across Maharastra and beyond.

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