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Bridging local ambition and global finance: TAP celebrates 10th anniversary
In 2015, ICLEI launched the Transformative Actions Program (TAP) with a simple but bold purpose: To help subnational governments turn their sustainable development ideas into investment-ready projects. Ten years later, that vision has consolidated into a global platform that has received over 500 applications, connected dozens of local initiatives to technical assistance and financiers, and […]
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Nominations Now Open for the 2025 WIN DRR Leadership Awards
The 2025 WIN DRR Leadership Awards has been launched, recognizing outstanding women leaders making a difference in disaster risk reduction (DRR) across the Asia-Pacific region. Nominations are officially open and will be accepted until Friday, 20 June 2025. To nominate yourself or an inspiring woman leader in DRR, please complete the nomination form here: https://forms.office.com/e/q7DqeWLW69. Organized […]
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Socio-Political Landscape on Youth Safety and Security in the Philippines: A report
The Philippines has a predominantly young population, with a mean age of 24.1 years, and is undergoing rapid urbanization at an annual rate of 2.04% (2020-2025). High internet penetration, covering 53% of the population, brings both opportunities and risks for the youth. Despite the country’s economic development, youth unemployment remains relatively high at 7.3%, and […]
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[CLOSED] Graphics Artist to design and develop branding assets for CLARE-SIRA project
The Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) project, funded by the United Kingdom Government and the International Development Research Centre, Canada through the Climate Adaptation and Resilience (CLARE) program and implemented by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia and South Asia Secretariats, aims to identify and address the immediate […]
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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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