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Consultancy: Graphics Designer (Philippines)
The Ambitious City Promises project requires the services of a Graphics Designer to develop and finalize the layout of City Promise documents in accordance with the branding standards of the Ambitious City Promises project and ICLEI. Scope of Work The following activities will need to be undertaken in order to help meet the objectives of […]
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DOE, ASEP-CELLs, ICLEI releases energy efficiency & conservation guide for PH LGUs
While Republic Act No. 11285 or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EEC Act) was a landmark policy towards institutionalizing EEC in the Philippines, local government units (LGUs) have been challenged in its implementation. The Department of Energy (DOE), the European Union-supported Access to Sustainable Energy Programme (EU ASEP), ASEP Clean Energy Living Laboratories (ASEP-CELLs), […]
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Indonesian religious leaders unite to produce climate change books for their faithful
Indonesia’s Islam, Catholic, Protestant, Buddhist, Hindu, and Confucian religious leaders have banded together to produce different guidebooks tackling the role of their faith in climate crisis prevention. A total of eight Interfaith Guidebooks were produced: one entitled Religion Perspective on Humans and Climate Change; one entitled Eco-worship Buildings; and six entitled Eco-Preaching, each tailored for […]
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ADB releases new economic and development resources
The Asian Development Bank has released its latest economic and development resources—including data-driven research, policy analysis, toolkits, and guidelines—that can help policymakers, organizations, and citizen actors in various fields. The resources cover topics on climate change, disaster risk management, environment, economics, finance, and trade, among others. Some of the publications include: Practical Guidebook on Data […]
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Invitation to Bid: Community-Scale Solid Waste Management Technology in Bogor City, Indonesia
The Urban LEDS-II project requires the service of a community-scale solid waste management technology service provider to undertake detailed design, procurement of unit components and other materials, components, installation, testing, commissioning of a solid waste management technology, and capacity building training for the beneficiary community and the personnel-in-charge of operations and maintenance. The services rendered […]
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ICLEI, ASEP-CELLs, DOE capacitate LGUs on financing energy efficiency efforts
Day 1 of the EE&C Forum. It convened over 300 representatives from Visayas and Mindanao local government units (LGUs), national government agencies (NGAs), academe, and private sector. Quezon City, Philippines – The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the European Union-supported Access to Sustainable Energy Programme (EU ASEP), ASEP Clean Energy Living Laboratories (ASEP-CELLs), […]
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Government Energy Management Program: The Vital Role of LGUs in achieving an energy efficient Philippines.
Quezon City, Philippines – The Department Of Energy, in partnership with the EU-supported Access for Sustainable Energy Programme-Clean Energy Living Laboratories (ASEP-CELLs), ASEP-Technical Assistance (ASEP-TA), and ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI-SEAS), on 18 May 2021 successfully conducted a local government-focused pre-forum session regarding landmark national energy programs and policies. 125 representatives from local government units […]
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ICLEI and Save the Children Indonesia conduct public dialogue for youth involvement in sustainability
Jakarta, Indonesia – ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Indonesia and Save the Children Indonesia jointly hosted a virtual public dialogue last 6 April 2021 to discuss the role of the youth in developing sustainable and green economies against climate change. With participants from the government, private sector, and local communities, the forum also saw […]
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Get to know the 2021-2024 ICLEI Southeast Asia Regional and Global Executive Committee Members
ICLEI Members in Southeast Asia have elected the organization’s new Regional Executive Committee (RexCom) and its representatives to the ICLEI Global Executive Committee (GexCom) for the term 2021-2024. Representatives of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines voted for one representative per country, ensuring balanced representation in both local and global ICLEI affairs. The elected representatives for […]
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16 Philippine Cities Qualify for the One Planet City Challenge 2021 – 2022
This article first appeared in WWF-Philippines’ website. 12 May 2021, Manila, Philippines – The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines announced the 16 qualifiers for this year’s iteration of the One Planet City Challenge (OPCC). Joining the roster of qualifiers for the first time are the cities of Baguio, Legazpi, Ormoc, San Fernando in […]
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