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6 PH cities undergo training for developing climate and disaster risk assessments, local climate change action plans
(in photo above) Representatives from the consortium members and stakeholders during the Climate Resilient Cities Training of Facilitators on CDRA, LCCAP, M&E, Proposal Development, and Annual Investment Plan Strategic Alignment. The Philippines remains one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, with losses and damages projected to increase and intensify in the coming years. […]
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Climate Talks Philippines Brings Together Cross-sectoral Conversations on Energy and Climate Action
This is a press release from the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany MAKATI CITY – On April 18, 2023, the German Embassy Manila, in cooperation with the Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy (CASE) for Southeast Asia project, hosted the first edition of Climate Talks Philippines Manila at Yspace at the Yuchengco Museum, Makati City […]
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Naga is 2nd PH city under global S²Cities program; commits to make city safer in partnership with youth
(in photo above) Andrea Betancourt, S²Cities Global Manager of Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (standing, leftmost); Kelly Donovan, S²Cities Regional Manager for Asia-Pacific of Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (sitting, leftmost); Honorable Nene de Asis, Vice Mayor of Naga (sitting, third from left) on behalf of Honorable Nelson Legacion, Mayor of Naga; Victorino Aquitania, Regional Director of […]
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Eastern Samar local governments commit to a just energy transition
(in photo above, from left) ICLEI Low Emission Development Strategies Manager Pam Cabacungan; Municipality of Dolores Councilor Randy Pomida; Borongan City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda; and Oxfam Pilipinas Climate Change and Energy Transition Advocacy Officer Cheng Pagulayan sign a Memorandum of Agreement under the RE-Start Campaign on 28 March 2023. The original version of […]
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Bandung and Baguio affirm youth’s role in creating safe and sound cities
Southeast Asia currently has an approximate youth population of over 213-million, 40% of which live in urban areas. As the region’s population continues to grow, cities must work towards being safer and more inclusive spaces where young people are empowered to meaningfully contribute to the sustainable development of their communities. This is one of the […]
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The 2023 TAP Call is now open!
The 2023 TAP Call is open from 5 April until 15 December 2023. As in previous years, the TAP is open for local and regional governments, as well as their partner organizations, to submit hard infrastructure projects that have a transformative impact in addressing climate change and SDGs. Applicants can fill out the form on the TAP website, in 3 languages: English, French, and […]
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WEBINAR: A Pathway Towards Decarbonized and Cleaner Mobility in Asia and the Pacific
Hosted by UNITAR CIFAL Jeju and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, this hybrid webinar, which will take place on the second day of the workshop titled ‘A Pathway Towards Decarbonized and Cleaner Mobility in Asia and the Pacific: Starting from the Region’s Key Priorities’, will be held in conjunction with a policy conference of the 10th […]
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WWF launches 23-24 One Planet City Challenge: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 28 APRIL 2023
The One Planet City Challenge (OPCC), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) campaign that recognizes cities for their ambitious and innovative climate action plans and targets, is back for the 2023-2024 cycle.
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Baguio is first PH city under global S²Cities program; set to make city safer in partnership with youth
(in photo above, from left) Hon. Levy Lloyd Braza Orcales, Councilor of Baguio City; Jemi Santos, Project Officer of ICLEI Southeast Asia; Victorino Aquitania, Regional Director of ICLEI Southeast Asia; Hon. Benjamin Magalong, Mayor of Baguio City; Arch. Donna Tabangin, City Planning and Development Coordinator of Baguio City; Keidy Transfiguracion, Executive Directress of the Cordilleran […]
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[CLOSED] Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Consultant
The ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat is currently looking for a Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Consultant for its ongoing engagement under the “Climate Resilient Cities (CRC) – Climate Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) and Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) Consultant” awarded by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Funded by the United States Agency for International Development […]
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