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Makati named global winner of One Planet City Challenge; first in Southeast Asia
Photo from Canva Makati City made history as the first winner of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) from Southeast Asia, after being named by WWF as one of the two Global Winners for the OPCC’s 2025-2026 cycle alongside the City of Paris, France. Makati City’s recognition from the […]
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ICLEI SEA advocates stronger urban focus in ASEAN’s post-2025 environmental blueprint
ICLEI Southeast Asia (ICLEI SEA) called for stronger recognition of urbanization and the role of local governments in sustainable development during the Stakeholder Consultation on the Development of the Post-2025 ASEAN Strategic Plan on the Environment (ASPEN) 2026–2035, held on 11 March 2026 in Manila, Philippines. Representing ICLEI SEA, Regional Program Manager Mae Valdez-Irong participated […]
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2026 Call for the Transformative Actions Program now open
Looking for financial partners to fund your sustainable infrastructure ideas? The Transformative Actions Program (TAP) can help: Over ten years of achievements, more than 500 projects received, and a project pipeline with an investment value of 1.8€ billion – all backed by a consortium of specialized partners. Apply to the 2026 TAP call until 15 […]
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SEA local governments champion positive energy buildings in regional peer exchange
How can public buildings become energy assets instead of just energy consumers? This question guided local government leaders from Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines during a regional peer exchange where participants explored practical pathways to accelerate renewable energy adoption and Positive Energy Buildings (PEBs) across Southeast Asia. Over 30 representatives from local governments and development […]
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How the sponge city concept can help Southeast Asian cities weather the storms
2025 was a devastating year for cities in Southeast Asia, which continue to face the worsening effects of the climate emergency. The year’s typhoon season claimed more than 2,000 lives, displaced millions of people, and caused over USD 20-billion in damages across the region. This 2026, as a stronger El Niño threatens Southeast Asia with […]
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Sign the Asian Local Authorities’ Call for Action on Inclusive Resilience!
Over 400 resilience practitioners, government officials, researchers, and development partners from the Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, Japan, and beyond convened in Baguio City, Philippines on 14-16 April 2026 for the International Conference on Local Equitable and Inclusive Resilience. One of the Conference’s highlights was the signing of the Asian Local Authorities’ Call for Action on […]
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