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Iloilo, Kuala Lumpur among world’s top 20 zero waste cities
Left photo: Janssen Panizales/Pexels; Right photo: Joerg Hartmann/Pexels Iloilo City, Philippines and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are among the inaugural 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste selected by the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste. 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste is an initiative led by the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste, with […]
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Baguio City named Resilience Hub by UNDRR
Photo by via valbuena/Pexels Baguio City has been named a Resilience Hub by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), recognizing the city’s established track record in disaster risk reduction and resilience and commitment to support and mentor other Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) municipalities. It is the second local government unit (LGU) […]
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Pasig City wins $1M grant for participatory floating parks project
Photos of the Pasig City’s floating parks project prototype (top left) and conceptual renderings from design studios ALAO and PGAA. (Photo from the Pasig City website) The City Government of Pasig, Philippines won the 2025-2026 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge for its proposal to co-design with residents floating parks in flood-prone waterways to reduce overflow, add […]
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Naga City youth lead the charge for safer, more inclusive public spaces
Teams of the youth-led projects “Tactical Urbanism for Safer Streets” and “Sárigan sa Kalye” with Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo (frontmost, fifth from left), representatives of the Naga City Government, and the S²Cities local implementing partner WeSolve Foundation during the announcement of winning projects after the second Youth Innovation Fellowship Demo Day, last February 9, […]
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3 Philippine cities complete training on nature-based urban resilience
The Philippine cities of Borongan, Zamboanga, and Legazpi completed training modules on integrating nature-based solutions (NbS) in urban planning, developed and delivered by ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) for the Climate Resilient Cities – Nature-based Urban Resilience Through Unifying and Responsive Engagement (CRC-NURTURE) Project. The project, which was implemented by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) with funding […]
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Makati City receives ICLEI membership plaque
Ricardo Marfiga Jr. (2nd from the left), ICLEI SEA Membership, Governance, and Circular Economy Manager, turns over the ICLEI membership plaque of the City Government of Makati to representatives of the Makati City local government unit. (L-R) Retired Police Brigadier General Rodelio B. Jocson, Officer-in-Charge of the Makati City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office; […]
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Baguio City receives ICLEI membership plaque
Victorino Aquitania (3rd from the left), ICLEI SEA Regional Director, turns over the membership plaque for the City Government of Baguio to Baguio City Councilor Betty Lourdes F. Tabanda (2nd from the left) last April 14, 2026 during the International Conference on Local Equitable and Inclusive Resilience (ICLEI-R). (L-R) Baguio City Councilor Elmer Datuin; Councilor […]
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WATCH: Town Hall COPs in 4 Philippine Cities Showcase Inclusive Local Resilience through the SIRA Project
In March 2026, the Philippine cities of Antipolo, Legazpi, Gingoog, and Parañaque held their own Town Hall COPs—locally organized, community-driven events inspired by the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP)—putting vulnerable sectors at the center of resilience planning. As part of the Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project, […]
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PH cities gather community solutions for inclusive resilience in Town Hall COPs
Big talks happen at the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP), where countries can demonstrate commitment and accountability in climate action. But as extreme weather events become more frequent and global temperatures and sea levels continue to rise, the need to involve all levels of society through a bottom-up approach […]
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PH cities engage in inclusive resilience training under ICLEI’s SIRA Project
Fellows of the Socially Inclusive Resilience Leadership Program under the Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project in the Philippines pose for a class photo with ICLEI SEA staff after a synchronous session on “Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction” last September 4, 2025, via Zoom. ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) […]
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