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16 ICLEI members—two from SEA—shortlisted for 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards
This article was originally published on the ICLEI website. From cleaner air to cooler streets, cities are showing what people-centered climate action looks like. Winners will be announced at the COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 4 November. Sixteen of the 26 cities selected as finalists for the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local […]
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From knowledge to action: How Indonesian cities are leading the clean energy transition
The third capacity-building session was held in person in Yogyakarta on 17 July 2025, drawing around 30 local government units from various sectors for a learning session. Between mid-July and late August 2025, the RENEW-SEA project held a series of training sessions and knowledge-sharing events in Indonesia. Led by ICLEI Indonesia, the activities engaged over […]
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Palembang joins ICLEI; reaffirms commitment to sustainability
The picture shows the Ampera Bridge, an iconic symbol of Palembang. Located in the city center, it connects Seberang Ulu and Seberang Ilir across the Musi River and serves as a key route for daily transportation. Source: palembang.go.id Palembang City, Indonesia officially became an ICLEI Member in August 2025, joining thousands of cities around the […]
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ICLEI SEA shares expertise on inclusive, resilient governance in training for new Philippine officials
Lendl Meniado, ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) project officer, during the Urban Governance Course of the 2025 Newly Elected Officials Performing Leadership for Uplifting Service (NEO PLUS) Program of the Philippine Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), August 27, 2025 at Novotel Manila Araneta City, Quezon City. (Photo from the DILG National Capital Region […]
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Del Carmen Municipality, PH among Top Green Destinations in 2025
The Municipality of Del Carmen in Surigao del Norte, Philippines was recognized as one of the 2025 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories for their efforts in managing their mangrove forest. Del Carmen received the recognition under the “Destination Management” category during the unveiling of the 2025 Top 100 list at the Green Destinations Global Conference […]
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[HIRING] Senior Project Officer (Malaysia)
The ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI SEAS) is looking for a Senior Project Officer for engagements in Malaysia. The position is available from 15 November 2025 under the supervision of the ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat in Quezon City, Philippines. The contract will have a limited duration for one (1) year, with […]
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