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Inter-agency policy briefs on accelerating progress on the 2030 Agenda from local to global levels: The critical importance of SDG localization
The “Inter-agency policy briefs on accelerating progress on the 2030 Agenda from local to global levels: The critical importance of SDG localization” examines critical issues pertaining to local implementation of SDG action to achieve the 2030 Agenda and provides evidence-based recommendations for SDG localization. Some of the key topics include data, monitoring, and reporting; multilevel […]
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ICLEI World Congress 2024 outcomes report released
The ICLEI World Congress 2024, held in São Paulo, Brazil, brought together over 1,500 attendees, including more than 100 mayors, in a demonstration of unity, collaboration, and commitment to sustainable urban development. ICLEI has released the official report from the event, which captures the key outcomes, discussions, and initiatives that emerged from this pivotal moment. […]
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[CLOSED] Videographer and Video Producer for SPARK active mobility project
BACKGROUND The “Sparking active mobility actions for climate-friendly cities” or SPARK Project aims to increase the role of active mobility in building resilient and safe transport systems, contribute to national emission reduction targets, and promote climate-friendly mobility behavior. Two cities in Metro Manila – Pasig City and Quezon City – will demonstrate the potential of […]
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10-million Solar Rooftops Challenge officially launched in the Philippines
(in photo above) Multi-sectoral advocates for renewable energy during the 10-million Solar Rooftops Challenge launch on 16 July 2024. Photo from the Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED) Facebook page. The 10-million Solar Rooftops Challenge in the Philippines has been officially launched during the third Summit on Clean and Affordable Renewable Energy (CARE) on […]
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ICLEI Southeast Asia supports call for 10-million solar rooftops in the Philippines
Aiming to help further the renewable energy transition in the Philippines, ICLEI Southeast Asia is supporting the 10-Million Solar Rooftops Challenge, a campaign which seeks to establish 10-million solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems across the island nation through multi-sectoral advocacy and cooperation. Organized by the Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED), a Philippine think-do […]
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Two Metro Manila cities make strides toward bottom-up driven and climate-friendly active mobility actions
Throughout the month of May 2024, a series of walkability and cyclability assessment activities have been conducted in Maginhawa Street, Quezon City, and A. Mabini Street, Pasig City under the Sparking Active Mobility Actions for Climate-Friendly Cities (SPARK) Project. The activities led to the identification of key active mobility issues in the project sites. Some of […]
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Communications Intern for ICLEI SEAS
The ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia Secretariat is currently looking for a Communications Intern (CI). The Communications Intern (CI) will be part of ICLEI SEAS and will be involved in internal and external communications work, including knowledge management, development and production of communication materials, member and stakeholder engagement, and media engagement, among […]
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An Informal to Formal Fisher Story
This article originally appeared in Island Innovation. “Does a Fisher need to fish forever?” A few years ago, a young girl asked me this question. I was struck by her question since she was inadvertently referring to her grandfather who despite his old age needed to be out to sea for food and livelihood to cover […]
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Makati City is national winner of WWF One Planet City Challenge
The original version of this article can be found on the WWF-Philippines website. Banner image from WWF-Philippines Facebook page. Makati City has been named the National Winner of WWF’s 2024 One Planet City Challenge (OPCC), the largest climate initiative for cities globally which this year saw 359 participating cities from 48 countries. 62 global finalists have […]
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Announcing the 8th Summit for Subnational Governments and Cities
The 8th Summit for Subnational Governments and Cities, an official parallel event to CBD COP16, will take place on 26 October 2024 in the Blue Zone at the CBD COP in Cali, and is part of a 3-day program from the 25-27 October. Over the past two decades, ICLEI, through its Cities Biodiversity Center (CBC), has collaborated closely […]
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