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Indonesian local governments share best practices in greening the energy use of public buildings
More than 80 local governments across Indonesia participated in exchange discussions during a renewable energy-focused peer learning session on 12 March 2026. More than 80 Indonesian local governments gathered online to exchange practical experiences on improving energy sustainability in public buildings during a RENEW-SEA peer learning activity on 12 March 2026. Themed “Promoting Energy Efficiency […]
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WATCH: Town Hall COPs in 4 Philippine Cities Showcase Inclusive Local Resilience through the SIRA Project
In March 2026, the Philippine cities of Antipolo, Legazpi, Gingoog, and Parañaque held their own Town Hall COPs—locally organized, community-driven events inspired by the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP)—putting vulnerable sectors at the center of resilience planning. As part of the Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project, […]
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PH cities gather community solutions for inclusive resilience in Town Hall COPs
Big talks happen at the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP), where countries can demonstrate commitment and accountability in climate action. But as extreme weather events become more frequent and global temperatures and sea levels continue to rise, the need to involve all levels of society through a bottom-up approach […]
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[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] Internship Programme for Women Planners, Engineers, and Climate Practitioners
The Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project is a regional initiative implemented by ICLEI South Asia and ICLEI Southeast Asia, in partnership with selected local governments in Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The project aims to foster socially inclusive and climate-resilient local development by strengthening institutional capacities and supporting […]
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Makati first in PH to achieve 100%RE goal for public buildings
Makati City just made history as the very first local government in the Philippines to power all of its public buildings entirely with renewable energy. The Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission officially recognized this achievement on 19 March 2026, awarding Makati Mayor Nancy Binay a certificate during the signing of a nine-year energy supply agreement with […]
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WATCH: ICLEI Southeast Asia 21st Anniversary Corporate Video
When ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat was started over two decades ago, we posed a question: Could cities lead the fight against climate change? Two decades later, the answer is clear—they already are. Through 160+ partnerships and 60+ transformative projects, ICLEI Southeast Asia has supported local governments in embedding zero emissions, nature-based, resilient, circular, and equitable […]
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