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Indonesian cities discuss policy-to-implementation gaps in GEDSI-based climate planning
On 6 May 2026 in Jakarta, Day 1 of the SIRA National Policy Dialogue gathered more than 120 in-person and online participants representing national and local government agencies, CSOs, NGOs, and development partners. The growing urgency to tackle unequal climate and disaster impacts in cities is pushing local governments toward more inclusive planning frameworks. Under […]
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3 Philippine cities complete training on nature-based urban resilience
The Philippine cities of Borongan, Zamboanga, and Legazpi completed training modules on integrating nature-based solutions (NbS) in urban planning, developed and delivered by ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) for the Climate Resilient Cities – Nature-based Urban Resilience Through Unifying and Responsive Engagement (CRC-NURTURE) Project. The project, which was implemented by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) with funding […]
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Makati City receives ICLEI membership plaque
Ricardo Marfiga Jr. (2nd from the left), ICLEI SEA Membership, Governance, and Circular Economy Manager, turns over the ICLEI membership plaque of the City Government of Makati to representatives of the Makati City local government unit. (L-R) Retired Police Brigadier General Rodelio B. Jocson, Officer-in-Charge of the Makati City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office; […]
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Baguio City receives ICLEI membership plaque
Victorino Aquitania (3rd from the left), ICLEI SEA Regional Director, turns over the membership plaque for the City Government of Baguio to Baguio City Councilor Betty Lourdes F. Tabanda (2nd from the left) last April 14, 2026 during the International Conference on Local Equitable and Inclusive Resilience (ICLEI-R). (L-R) Baguio City Councilor Elmer Datuin; Councilor […]
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Making climate communications work: five key insights from the CLARE CS Hub Communication and Dissemination Workshop
(in photo above) Participants of the CLARE CS Hub Communications and Dissemination Training Workshop The CLARE CS Hub Communications and Dissemination Training Workshop in Diani, Kenya, from 1–5 December 2025 brought together climate researchers, practitioners, and communications to strengthen climate adaptation communication. ICLEI Southeast Asia joined the Workshop through its implementation of the Enhancing Local […]
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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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