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Student interns share learnings on inclusive climate governance in South-South virtual peer exchange
Student interns of the Enhancing Local Capacities for Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project’s internship programme and staff from ICLEI Southeast Asia and South Asia Secretariats engaged in a virtual peer exchange via Zoom last July 7, 2026. Students from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, and the Philippines shared their learnings and experiences as interns of […]
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Melaka local governments strengthen capacity to advance positive energy buildings with draft action plans
What will it take for Malaysian local governments to transform conventional public buildings into Positive Energy Buildings (PEBs)? Local governments across Melaka State concluded a hands-on training on 13 July 2026 with draft municipal action plans that could help improve building energy performance and accelerate the transition towards such low-carbon and renewable energy-powered PEBs. Organized […]
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Naga youth innovators engage in city-to-city exchange on active mobility, gender-responsive solutions
(Left photo) S²Cities programme Naga delegates with representatives of the Quezon City Parks Development and Administration Department and ICLEI Southeast Asia during a site visit at the Elevated Promenade connecting the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center and the Quezon Memorial Circle, July 9, 2026. (Right photo) S²Cities programme Naga delegates with representatives of the […]
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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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