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How four Philippine cities are cutting down emissions under the Cities Race to Zero
The Cities Race to Zero is in full swing with four cities in the Philippines pledging to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. The Cities Race to Zero is a global campaign encouraging local governments to undertake green initiatives for a zero-carbon recovery that is resilient from future shocks and spurs sustainable and […]
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Southeast Asian cities, NGOs share insights into stakeholder-driven adaptation, resilience
Cities and non-government organizations (NGOs) from the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia shared their best practices on local-level stakeholder-driven adaptation and resilience initiatives during a Daring Cities 2023 virtual session held on 22 August 2023. Over 120 stakeholders from national governments, local governments, civil society organizations, non-government organizations, academe, private sector, and other societal sectors participated […]
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CitiesWithNature invites local governments to commit to safekeeping biodiversity
CitiesWithNature (CWN) is a unique initiative that recognizes and enhances the value of nature in and around cities across the world. Launched in 2018 by ICLEI — Local Governments for Sustainability, The Nature Conservancy, and The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as founding partners, CWN serves as a beacon of hope, uniting cities […]
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[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] Global Center on Adaptation’s Local Adaptation Champions Awards
Are you, or your community, leading from the frontlines in the fight against climate change? The Global Center on Adaptation’s Local Adaptation Champions Awards spotlight and reward innovative, exemplary, inspiring, and scalable locally-led efforts that address the impacts of climate change and build effective climate resilience among the most vulnerable communities, sections of society, and […]
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LGMA presents first-time opportunity for local governments to officially contribute to the Paris Agreement!
Cities and local governments have a first-time opportunity to officially contribute to the Paris Agreement! Are you ready to take ownership of the Paris Agreement and ground-truth the climate emergency in your community? Let the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities Constituency (LGMA) help you host a #Stocktake4ClimateEmergency event with a focus on Local Commitments, NDC […]
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Santa Rosa, PH recognizes ICLEI SEA during city’s GREEN Awards
(in photo above) Zenaida Ranario-Tagolino, ICLEI Southeast Asia Operations Manager (third from left); Edu Vira, ICLEI Southeast Asia Administration Assistant (second from left); Hon. Sta. Rosa City Mayor Arlene Arcillas (fourth from left); and Hon. Sta. Rosa City Vice Mayor Arnold Arcillas (fourth from right) along with other city representatives during the city’s GREEN Awards […]
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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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