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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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[OPPORTUNITY] C40 Finance Facility applications now open until 15 February 2025
The C40 Finance Facility (CFF) has officially opened its application portal for the next city selection phase, accepting applications until 15 February 2025. This is a unique opportunity for cities to access comprehensive support to transform climate ambitions into actionable, finance-ready urban projects. The CFF provides tailored technical assistance, capacity development programs, and access to […]
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[CLOSED] Consultancy: Renewable energy capacity building and networking for local and regional governments in Malaysia and Thailand
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 robust plans in place to scale up renewable energy (RE) and improve energy efficiency, thereby supporting national progress toward net-zero. ICLEI – […]
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Maginhawa community unites for more cyclable and walkable roads
This article was originally published on the ICSC website. QUEZON CITY, 2 December 2024 – Dubbed the arts and food hub of Quezon City, Maginhawa Street also became a center of solidarity and cooperation as community members, local businesses, advocacy groups, youth, and private individuals joined together in establishing shared spaces for cyclists and pedestrians through […]
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SEA local governments showcase daring circularity initiatives in online forum
Over 300 attendees from local governments, national governments, private sector, academe, non-profits, and civil society organizations on 26 September 2024 gathered together in a virtual panel discussion to discuss how cities in Southeast Asia are leading the way in the creation of local circular policies and actions that foster inclusive sustainable development for both human […]
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Providing a platform for youth innovation & empowerment towards a safe & sound city: the case of Baguio City, Philippines
The youth’s role in shaping safe and livable cities cannot be overstated. Baguio City’s SIGLAT Youth Innovation Hub demonstrates how empowering young people through co-design, capacity-building, and partnership can lead to meaningful urban development outcomes related to safety and well-being. By providing platforms for youth engagement, such as innovation spaces and direct involvement in urban […]
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[CLOSED] Consultancy: Renewable energy research, outreach, and capacity building support for local and regional governments in Malaysia and Thailand
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 robust plans in place to scale up renewable energy (RE) and improve energy efficiency, thereby supporting national progress toward net-zero. ICLEI – […]
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