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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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[CLOSED] Consultancy services to support capacity building for local and regional governments in Thailand
You may access the full Terms of Reference HERE, which includes the full deliverables, consultancy timeframe, consultancy fee, and other details. BACKGROUND The RENEW-SEA Project, funded by the Tara Foundation, envisions that subnational governments across Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand) are empowered and actively driving the sustainable energy transition at the subnational level, ideally with […]
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[OPPORTUNITY] Apply now for the 2025 Procura+ Awards
This post originally appeared on the Sustainable Procurement Platform. The applications for the 2025 Procura+ Awards are now open. This year public authorities can apply in three categories, including the Global Initiative of the Year, allowing for the first time submissions for all over the world. To submit an application, fill in the form below. Deadline: 31 March 2025 […]
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[CLOSED] Consultancy services to support capacity building for local and regional governments in Malaysia
You may access the full Terms of Reference HERE, which includes the full deliverables, consultancy timeframe, consultancy fee, and other details. BACKGROUND The RENEW-SEA Project, funded by the Tara Foundation, envisions that subnational governments across Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand) are empowered and actively driving the sustainable energy transition at the subnational level, ideally with […]
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Global sustainability agendas: 10 things we’re watching for in 2025
This article was originally published on the ICLEI Talk of the Cities blog. As we begin a pivotal year, many global north countries are facing elections and leadership changes, testing the world’s commitment to sustainable development. Last year, we witnessed several key global processes needing to continue into 2025 – like the biodiversity negotiations and the Plastics Treaty – […]
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[OPPORTUNITY] Graduate Summer Intern at NREL’s Energy Systems Integration Directorate
? Calling All Aspiring Women Leaders in Power Systems! ? The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is excited to announce the 2025 Women in Power System Transformation Summer Internship Program! This groundbreaking initiative aims to: ? Build technical skills in power systems and […]
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Virtual serious game for the energy transition in Southeast Asia
This article was originally published on the ICLEI website. On 4th December 2024, a virtual workshop for serious games was held, encompassing participants from both Malaysia and Indonesia in Southeast Asia. This workshop was the first regional event organized under the RENEW SEA project, a key initiative aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of energy-related issues […]
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Quezon City’s Tactical Urbanism Transforms a Street into a People-Centered Active Mobility Hub
This article was originally published on the ICLEI website. 9 December 2024 | Bonn, Germany / Quezon City, Philippines. On Saturday, 7 December, Quezon City officially opened a newly reimagined Maginhawa Street as a vibrant, people-centered space. Throughout November, over 150 volunteers—including community members, local businesses, advocacy groups, and youth—came together to paint colorful road murals […]
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S2Cities promotes youth-inclusive urban development on the global stage at WUF12
The youth’s transformative potential took center stage during the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, Egypt from 4-8 November 2024, where young leaders, local and international partners, and advocates from the Safe and Sound Cities (S2Cities) programme highlighted how the youth could be significant contributors to creating a more sustainable and inclusive urban future […]
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