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SPARK Project holds capacity building workshop on active mobility planning for Philippine local and national government representatives
Participants during the street design lab activity. ICLEI SEA and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) held a […]
Continue readingKuala Lumpur joins ICLEI
(L-R) Victorino Aquitania, ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) Regional Director, meets with Dato’ Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, […]
Continue readingChat 3 of PH Mobility Series highlights active mobility, inclusivity in transport development
Geri Amarnani of the Pinay Bike Commuter Community speaks about being a female cyclist in the Philippines during Chat 3 […]
Continue readingYogyakarta city hosts national dialogue on urban carbon financing for sustainable waste solutions
On the first day of the National Dialogue held on 27 May, key stakeholders and resource persons—including (from left to […]
Continue readingTraining, dialogue, and peer exchange fuel local energy transitions in Thailand and Malaysia
(in photo above) Participants from Thailand (top) and Malaysia (bottom) during the in-person RENEW-SEA capacity building activities conducted from April […]
Continue readingICLEI highlights need for data, competency-based capacity building for local climate action plans at ADB forum
Mae Valdez-Irong (leftmost), ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) Regional Program Manager, shares recommendations for cities implementing their climate action plans in […]
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ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 125+ countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for zero emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development. Our Members and team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability.
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ICLEI SEAS assists Member local governments by designing, promoting, and drawing external support for programs and campaigns that develop local resiliency and sustainability. We enter partnerships in order to build a regional and national policy environment that strengthens local governments and promotes local sustainability. We bring local government leaders together with experts, industry leaders, academics, and national international agencies for exchanges on potential solutions to a wide range of urban challenges.
MISSION

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Latest Publications
Socio-Political Landscape on Youth Safety and Security in the Philippines: A report
The Philippines has a predominantly young population, with a mean age of 24.1 years, and is undergoing rapid urbanization at […]
Urban Heat Risk Management Resource Package
The new Urban Heat Risk Management Resource Package, launched by the MCR2030 Global Coordinating Committee, is now available! Unveiled at […]
SPARK: Walkability and cyclability assessment methodology
This resource serves as a diagnostic tool to assess walkability and cyclability at three levels: city, neighborhood, and specific site, […]
[Case Study] Local Government and Community-Driven Renewable Energy Solutions in the Philippines: Best Practice Examples
This collection of best practice examples of renewable energy (RE) solutions initiated by local government units (LGUs) and communities in […]