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ICLEI SEA backs World Sustainability Forum 2026 as Supporting Organization
Building on the success of previous editions, we are delighted to announce that the 12th World Sustainability Forum (WSF-12) will be held in Hong Kong from 21–24 August 2026. In a time of rapid climate change, increasingly frequent extreme weather events, and growing resource constraints, the need for integrated, scalable solutions has never been greater. WSF-12 will bring together […]
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Philippine and Indonesian cities push for youth-led urban safety in regional peer exchange
(in photo above) Representatives from the Philippines and Indonesia during the Safe and Sound Cities Global Learning Network Roundtable in Baguio City, Philippines last 22-23 January 2026. Twenty-seven youth, local government, civil society, nonprofit, and private sector representatives from the Philippines and Indonesia—part of the Safe and Sound Cities (S²Cities) Global Learning Network (GLN)—convened in […]
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Indonesian local governments convene for hands-on GEDSI and disaster risk training
More than 50 local government participants, including representatives from key national ministries, joined both online and in person on 19 December 2025 for the first SIRA Training in Yogyakarta. This post also appears on the CLARE website. The Sendai Framework (2015-2030) places inclusion at the heart of disaster risk planning, with gender-based vulnerabilities and social […]
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3 ICLEI SEA members among ‘A List’ cities for climate leadership, transparency
The Special Capital Region of Jakarta in Indonesia, and Makati City and Quezon City in the Philippines—ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) members—are among the CDP 2025 “A List” Cities recognized for climate leadership, transparency, and action. Formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project, CDP is an international nonprofit organization that provides an environmental impact disclosure system […]
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WATCH: Impact video from the SPARK Project in the Philippines
Implemented in Quezon City and Pasig City, the “Sparking active mobility actions for climate-friendly cities” (SPARK) Project demonstrated how short-term street pilots can lead to measurable increases in walking and cycling, improved conditions for public transport users, and reduced transport-related emissions—while building strong community ownership along the way. The SPARK Project (2022-2025) is implemented by […]
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[HIRING] Consultancy services to support capacity building for local and regional governments in Indonesia
The full Terms of Reference and consultancy details can be accessed HERE. BACKGROUND The RENEW-SEA Project, funded by the Tara Foundation and implemented by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, envisions that subnational governments across Southeast Asia (Indonesia and Malaysia) are empowered and actively driving the sustainable energy transition at the subnational level, ideally with […]
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