Mumbai First

Cities thrive when nature does. 🌿

This Biological Diversity Day, we’re celebrating the ecosystems that protect, sustain, and strengthen Mumbai because a resilient city begins with biodiversity.

Strengthening primary healthcare systems for a more climate-resilient Mumbai🏥

As part of the Gates Foundation-supported CLAP initiative, Mumbai First is conducting PHC mapping and baseline assessments across K-East, L, and M-East wards to evaluate healthcare infrastructure, staff preparedness, and community heat vulnerability.

At the same time, heat-related health advisories and awareness guidelines are being disseminated across health posts and dispensaries to support healthcare workers and patients alike.

Empowering frontline healthcare workers with Heat Health Guidelines is a critical step towards protecting vulnerable communities during extreme heat events.

As part of our Heat Mitigation Project, we are undertaking intensive outreach activities across PHCs and health posts in Mumbai’s M-East, K-East, and L wards to disseminate heat-health awareness among frontline health staff.

Since healthcare workers are often the first point of contact during heat-related emergencies, strengthening their understanding of heat risks, early symptoms, patient management, and community-level preparedness can play a vital role in building safer and more climate-resilient neighbourhoods.

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The Mumbai Sustainability Forum meeting was convened at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, bringing together diverse stakeholders to discuss community-led approaches towards sustainability, climate resilience, waste management, and inclusive urban development.

The session featured insightful presentations by Capt. Ashwin M on zero-waste initiatives, cleanup movements, and circular economy solutions, along with Professor Ratoola Kundu from TISS, who highlighted research-driven interventions addressing public health, mobility, education, and climate resilience in Mumbai’s M-Ward communities.

The discussions explored important themes including sustainable waste management, citizen-led environmental action, urban resilience, mangrove conservation, renewable energy access, and strengthening collaboration between research institutions, communities, and policymakers.

The Mumbai Sustainability Forum continues to foster meaningful dialogue and collaborative action towards building a cleaner, more sustainable, and climate-resilient future for Mumbai.

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🌍 Fellowship Opportunity at Mumbai First 🌍

Join the team behind the BRICS Urban Forum 2026 — an international platform bringing together policymakers, diplomats, urban experts, government leaders, and institutions from BRICS nations and Indian cities.

Mumbai First is inviting applications for the role of Fellow – Program Coordination & Operations.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in:
✨ Government & Institutional Coordination
✨ International Stakeholder Engagement
✨ Event Strategy & Operations
✨ Communications & Media
✨ Delegate & Hospitality Management
✨ Urban Policy & Research

📍 Location: Mumbai
⏳ Duration: 12 Months (Extendable)
⚡ Start Date: Immediate
📅 Deadline: 20th May 2026

📩 Apply at: [email protected]
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Work closely with senior professionals, policymakers, diplomats, consultants, and industry leaders while contributing to one of the most significant international urban forums.

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Internship Opportunity at Mumbai First 🌍

Be a part of the BRICS Urban Forum 2026 — an international platform bringing together leaders, policymakers, diplomats, and urban experts from across BRICS nations and Indian cities.

Mumbai First is looking for passionate and motivated interns to support:
✨ Government Coordination
✨ Event Operations
✨ Media & Communications
✨ Delegate Management
✨ Research & Documentation
✨ Sponsorships & Partnerships

📍 Location: Mumbai
📅 Deadline: 19th May 2026

📩 Send your CV + work samples to:
[email protected]

Gain hands-on experience working on a large-scale international forum alongside senior professionals, government stakeholders, and industry leaders.

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In the second edition of our multi-stakeholder consultation on Sub City Heat Action Planning, chaired by Ms. Sujata Saunik, Former Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai became the highlight of our deliberations and discussions on heat action.

At this consultation, we witnessed excellent participation from across the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and technical partners, who synthesized key challenges and insights for localized heat action with implementable outcomes for the city.

Similar to its Thane counterpart, the Mumbai edition reiterated the importance of developing ward-level strategies, including innovative ideas, and striving to recognize and commit to addressing the varied vulnerabilities on the ground.

Building a heat-resilient Mumbai, one step at a time.