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Eastern Samar stakeholders endorse just RE transition committee, prioritize RE projects
(in photo above) Stakeholders from various sectors of Eastern Samar province during their discussion of the proposed JET Multi-Stakeholder Committee and prioritization of RE projects. Multi-sectoral stakeholders from Eastern Samar province in the Philippines during a meeting-workshop facilitated by ICLEI Southeast Asia on 3 September 2024 have banded together to feedback on and recommend a […]
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CLARE SIRA project launched in the Philippines to enhance capacity and voice of disadvantaged groups in building resilience at the local level
This article was originally published on the CLARE website. Over 80 stakeholders from local government units (LGUs), national government agencies, academe, civil society, foreign embassies, and international and local development organizations in the Philippines gathered for the online launch of the Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project organized by ICLEI Southeast Asia […]
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[WEBINAR] From Vision to Action: Enabling the Renewable Energy Transition through Innovative Financing and Global Networks
Banking on the key role of sub-national governments for climate action, particularly on our journey towards net-zero emissions, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia (ICLEI SEA) will be holding the From Vision to Action: Enabling the Renewable Energy Transition through Innovative Financing and Global Networks Webinar and Project Launch of RENEW-Southeast Asia: Mobilizing and Empowering […]
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[WEBINAR] Daring Cities Virtual Forum Session: Beyond the Bin: Circular Solutions for Urban Waste in Southeast Asian (SEA) Cities
This virtual session seeks to highlight the best circular economy practices of Baguio City, Philippines; Quezon City, Philippines; Seberang Perai, Malaysia; Chiang Mai, Thailand; and Bogor City, Indonesia, all as part of their share in addressing the climate emergency. In doing so, it aims to encourage local governments and other stakeholders all over Southeast Asia […]
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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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