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Malaysian local governments tackle pathways for developing positive energy buildings
Malaysia’s local governments are on the brink of a transformative leap, from energy efficiency and renewable energy applications to Positive Energy Buildings (PEBs) that generate more energy than they consume. Backed by strong national policies, the question is no longer if Malaysian local governments can achieve this shift but how fast it can turn this […]
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EVENT: International Conference on Local Equitable and Inclusive Resilience 2026!
Set to take place in Baguio City, Philippines this coming 14-16 April 2026, the hybrid Conference will bring together local governments, development partners, civil society organizations, and resilience practitioners from the Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, and Japan, to share tools, knowledge, and practices on inclusive, locally-led climate action and disaster risk reduction. The Conference […]
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Women Leading Resilience: Voices from the SIRA Project
As we close International Women’s Month, we celebrate the women of the #CLARESIRA project—local leaders, practitioners, and young professionals—who are shaping inclusive climate resilience across cities in Asia. Hear some of their stories, challenges, and visions for a resilient future below.
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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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[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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HIRING: Developer of a knowledge product on sustainable energy use in public buildings for local and regional governments
The following is just a preview. The full Terms of Reference can be accessed HERE. Under the guidance and supervision of the ICLEI World Secretariat, the objective of this work will be to develop a knowledge product on sustainable energy use in public buildings that examines the applicability of the concept of PEBs to the […]
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RENEW-SEA brings energy stakeholders together through new regional Community of Practice
ICLEI has launched the Renewable Energy Exchange Community of Practice (R-EnEx CoP) through the RENEW–Southeast Asia (RENEW-SEA) project, providing a platform where energy stakeholders and practitioners can engage in peer learning, dialogue, and collaboration on sustainable energy topics. Accessible on LinkedIn via https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13118477/, the R-EnEx CoP is open to national, regional, and local authorities; private […]
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Call for concepts: Cities and Regions Positive Energy Buildings Challenge
The deadline has been officially extended to 13 March 2026. The full Call for Concepts can be accessed in ENGLISH HERE and in BAHASA INDONESIA HERE. The RENEW-Southeast Asia project continues its work across Malaysia and Indonesia in the domain of energy-efficient public buildings. It aims to create policy momentum, develop technical capacities, and provide […]
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Reclaiming streets for people: Lessons from the SPARK project in the Philippines
This blog originally appears in CityTalk. Owning a car is one of the most typical aspirations for many Filipinos. In fact, a nationwide survey revealed that 77% of the population prefer to have their own vehicle, with vehicle ownership being one of their markers of a comfortable life. The sentiment—though counter-intuitive to the tenets of […]
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