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13th World Sustainability Forum set for June 2027 in France
The 13th World Sustainability Forum (WSF-13) will take place in Nice, France, from 8-11 June 2027, and is organized by MDPI and the journal Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050, Impact Factor 4.1) in collaboration with Université Côte d’Azur. ICLEI Southeast Asia is once again a Supporting Organizer for the event, following a similar partnership with MDPI for […]
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Del Carmen mayor brings island health challenges to Climate Week NYC discussions
Alfredo M. Coro II, Mayor of Del Carmen, Philippines; ICLEI Southeast Asia Regional Executive Committee Member; and ICLEI Global Portfolio Holder for Biodiversity, Water and One Health, shared public health challenges and innovations from small islands and coastal communities during engagements held alongside Climate Week NYC in September 2026. Coro joined ICLEI’s delegation as a […]
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Malaysia national, state and local government representatives discuss building energy performance in Melaka
Malaysia federal agencies, Melaka state government institutions, and Melaka local authorities met on 5 October 2026 in Putrajaya to discuss how Malaysia’s existing building energy-efficiency framework could be more effectively translated in state planning and local implementation. Convened by ICLEI Southeast Asia under the RENEW-SEA project, the Multi-level Dialogue: Strengthening Positive Energy Buildings in Melaka […]
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ICLEI SEA presents Albay renewable energy roadmap at just transition conference
(in photo above) Albay Governor Noel Rosal (in white, third from left) receives the proposed Albay Province Renewable Energy Roadmap in a symbolic turnover during the Albay Just Transition Conference on 6 August 2026. Photo from the Albay Just Transition Conference Facebook Page / Philippine Movement for Climate Justice. ICLEI Southeast Asia presented a proposed […]
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Asian Circular Cities Declaration expands to 43 cities as first action plan launches in Yokohama
Seventeen local governments joined the Asian Circular Cities Declaration (ACCD) in September, expanding the regional network from 26 cities in seven countries to 43 cities in 11 countries representing more than 82 million people. The new signatories were announced during the inaugural Asia-Pacific Circular Cities Forum, hosted by the City of Yokohama and co-hosted by […]
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Southeast Asian cities share practical lessons on climate reporting through CDP-ICLEI Track
Local government representatives from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines shared how climate reporting can help cities organize fragmented data, coordinate departments, and inform planning during an ICLEI Southeast Asia webinar on 18 August 2026. The webinar introduced the CDP-ICLEI Track 2026 reporting cycle, including its questionnaire, submission process, timeline, and available technical support. The free […]
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WSF-12 concludes; opens nominations for MDPI Sustainability Foundation Awards 2027
The 12th World Sustainability Forum (WSF-12) concluded on 24 August 2026 after four days of discussions among researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability practitioners in Hong Kong. Following the event, the MDPI Sustainability Foundation—WSF-12’s primary organizer—opened nominations for two awards recognizing academic and societal contributions to sustainability. The World Sustainability Award, which carries a prize […]
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La Union Province Community-Level GHG Emissions Inventory 2023 Report
The La Union Province GHG Inventory Report was formulated to fulfill the following objectives: Quantify and document the GHG emissions from various sectors/sources within the province, such as energy, transportation, waste, agriculture to create a comprehensive emissions profile; Establish a baseline emissions data to serve as reference point for measuring future emission reductions and tracking […]
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Positive Energy Buildings in Indonesia: A Guidebook
Read the full knowledge product HERE. Executive Summary Indonesia’s building sector is growing faster than the economy. Rapid urbanisation and rising prosperity are driving demand for air-conditioned homes, commercial offices, and public facilities at a pace that will see the sector’s share of national energy consumption climb from 23% today to an estimated 40% by […]
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Positive Energy Buildings in Malaysia: A Guidebook
Read the full knowledge product HERE. Executive Summary Malaysia is one of the most urbanized countries in Southeast Asia, and its building sector reflects that. Buildings account for approximately 48% of national electricity consumption, driven overwhelmingly by cooling: air conditioning alone is estimated to account for 53% of electricity used across the commercial and residential […]
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