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Applications Now Open for ESD Okayama Award 2025
Applications are now open for the ESD Okayama Award 2025, a prestigious international recognition for outstanding Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) projects. Organizations from around the world that have implemented ESD initiatives for over two years are invited to apply by 31 May 2025 (Saturday), 5:00 PM Japan Standard Time. The award, jointly organized by […]
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Highest ever 28 Philippine cities join WWF’s One Planet Cities (OPC) program in 10th anniversary
This article was originally published on the WWF-Philippines website. The highest-ever number of cities are joining WWF-Philippines’ One Planet Cities (OPC) program marking a significant growth in the Philippines urban sustainability movement since it started 10 years ago. “We are seeing an almost double growth in the number of cities that joined the program, from […]
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Urban Heat Risk Management Resource Package
The new Urban Heat Risk Management Resource Package, launched by the MCR2030 Global Coordinating Committee, is now available! Unveiled at the G20 DRR Working Group Side Event in eThekwini, South Africa, this powerful toolkit equips local and national governments to tackle extreme heat head-on.
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Guiuan, Philippines undergoes capacity sharing for writing RE proposals
(in photo above) Writeshop participants from Guiuan, Eastern Samar and facilitators from ICLEI Southeast Asia during the solar micgorid system project proposal writeshop held in Guiuan on 26 March 2025. Local government officials in Guiuan Municipality, Eastern Samar, Philippines underscored their commitment to the clean energy transition on 26 March 2025, undergoing a renewable energy (RE) […]
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CitiesWithWater webinar series and photography competition launches global campaign for urban water resilience
Urban areas around the world are facing escalating water challenges—ranging from droughts and floods to pollution. In response, the CitiesWithWater initiative, co-hosted by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and the World Water Council, is launching a new webinar series and photography competition to spotlight how cities are tackling these issues through innovative, nature-based solutions. […]
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Bridging research and action: five key insights from the 2025 CLARE CS Hub Seasonal School
Over 40 climate researchers and sustainable development practitioners from around the world gathered in Tanzania, East Africa from 24-28 February 2025 for the CLARE Capacity Strengthening Hub (CS Hub) Seasonal School. Carrying the theme “Critical Thinking and Collaborative Research,” the comprehensive five-day program provided a platform for knowledge-sharing, skill-building, and cross-regional collaboration for early career […]
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SPARK: Walkability and cyclability assessment methodology
This resource serves as a diagnostic tool to assess walkability and cyclability at three levels: city, neighborhood, and specific site, offering a comprehensive assessment methodology for urban areas in the Global South. Under ICLEI’s “Sparking Active Mobility Actions for Climate-Friendly Cities” (SPARK) project, this methodology is being implemented in Pasig City and Quezon City, Philippines. […]
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[DEADLINE EXTENDED] Join the Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project
ICLEI Southeast Asia invites cities in the Philippines to participate in the Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project, with the application deadline extended to 21 March 2025.
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Baguio City renews partnerships for global youth-focused program to make safer, livable cities
Photos from the Baguio City Public Information Office Facebook page. Baguio City, Philippines – The City Government of Baguio upholds its commitment to support youth participation in city planning and development, as it renewed its partnerships for the Safe and Sound Cities (S²Cities) program through a ceremonial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing on March 6, 2025 […]
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[OPPORTUNITY] Seoul Smart City Prize 2025: A Global Call for Inclusive Urban Innovation
The future of cities is here, and your city could be at the forefront of shaping it. The Seoul Smart City Prize 2025 is now open for applications, inviting visionary cities, innovative corporations, and pioneering institutions to showcase their smart city initiatives that drive both technological advancement and social inclusivity. Why Apply? The Seoul Smart […]
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