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REGISTER NOW! Daring Cities Virtual Session on Inclusive Adaptation and Resilience
Daring Cities 2023, an action-oriented initiative launched by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and the Federal City of Bonn, Germany, is in full swing! Carrying the theme “A just and equitable climate emergency response,” this year’s Daring Cities seeks to continue showcasing and catalyzing exemplary local climate action to tackle the climate emergency, including […]
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Makati City, PH holds inaugural environmental awards
Makati City, Philippines on 27 June 2023 held its inaugural Gawad Kalikasan (Environmental Awards) which recognized the environmental contributions and efforts of its citizens, barangays (villages), departments, and offices, as well as its partners in the private sector, national government agencies, non-government organizations, civil society organizations, and people’s organizations. On top of awarding individuals and […]
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ICLEI conducts renewable energy capacity-sharing workshops for Eastern Samar stakeholders
Stakeholders from Borongan City and Dolores Municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines on 19-20 July 2023 participated in renewable energy (RE) capacity-sharing workshops conducted as part of the RE-Start Campaign of Oxfam Pilipinas under the technical implementation of ICLEI Southeast Asia. A total of 26 stakeholders from the two local government units (LGUs), […]
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Quezon City and Pasig, PH launch new active mobility efforts for more walkable & cyclable communities
(in photo above, from left) Mr. Angelo Kairos dela Cruz, Executive Director of the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC); Atty. Jeronimo Manzanero, Pasig City Administrator representing Hon. Vico Sotto, Pasig City Mayor; Hon. Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte, Quezon City Mayor; and Mr. Victorino Aquitania, Regional Director of ICLEI Southeast Asia during the ceremonial signing […]
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[WEBINAR] Speeding Up Local Energy Transition: Tools and Case Studies
The Asia LEDS Partnership, in collaboration with the ICLEI Kaohsiung Capacity Center and the Chinese Taipei Ministry of Economic Affairs, is organizing a webinar titled, “Speeding Up Local Energy Transition: Tools and Case Studies” on the 11th of August, 2023, from 15:30-16:45 (Chinese Taipei)/ 13:00-14:15 (India) / 14:30-15:45 (Bangkok). The session will unfold in two […]
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How flies are helping this Indonesian city manage its organic waste problem
(in photo above) BSF Facility at the Bogor DLH Office. (Photo from Bogor DLH) Bogor City, Indonesia currently generates an average of 245.92 thousand tons of annual wastes. With a steadily rising population stemming from both its birth rate and migrants coming from outside the city, Bogor is expected by the country’s Ministry of Environment and […]
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The ICLEI Southeast Asia Facebook page is back!
The ICLEI Southeast Asia Facebook page is back! Follow us via https://www.facebook.com/ICLEISoutheastAsia for the latest news and updates.
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Toyota Mobility Foundation launches Sustainable Cities Challenge!
The Toyota Mobility Foundation, in partnership with Challenge Works and World Resources Institute, launched the USD 9-million Sustainable Cities Challenge on 21st June 2023. Cities across the globe are being invited to enter and get a chance to host one of 3 city-based open innovation competitions that will harness the power, creativity and energy of innovation to […]
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15 PH cities undergo training on climate action and data reporting as part of WWF’s OPCC
As part of the OPCC 2023-2024 activities for participating cities, WWF-Philippines and ICLEI Southeast Asia organized a training on “Maximizing Benefits of Collaborative Urban Climate Actions and Data Transparency” on 21 June 2023. Attended by the technical staff of the 15 participating Philippine cities—1) Baguio City, (2) Catbalogan City, (3) Davao City, (4) Dipolog City, […]
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15 PH cities join WWF-Philippines One Planet City Challenge ’23-’24
Baguio, Davao, Dipolog, Legazpi, Makati, Muntinlupa, Ormoc, San Carlos (Negros Occidental), San Fernando (La Union), Santa Rosa (Laguna), Tagum, and Zamboanga are returning for the WWF One Planet City Challenge 2023-2024. Catbalogan and Naga are rejoining the latest run after having participated most recently in 2017-2018. New entrant Puerto Princesa rounds up this run’s Philippine […]
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