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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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3 ICLEI SEA members among ‘A List’ cities for climate leadership, transparency
The Special Capital Region of Jakarta in Indonesia, and Makati City and Quezon City in the Philippines—ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) members—are among the CDP 2025 “A List” Cities recognized for climate leadership, transparency, and action. Formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project, CDP is an international nonprofit organization that provides an environmental impact disclosure system […]
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WATCH: Impact video from the SPARK Project in the Philippines
Implemented in Quezon City and Pasig City, the “Sparking active mobility actions for climate-friendly cities” (SPARK) Project demonstrated how short-term street pilots can lead to measurable increases in walking and cycling, improved conditions for public transport users, and reduced transport-related emissions—while building strong community ownership along the way. The SPARK Project (2022-2025) is implemented by […]
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Quick facts about Timor-Leste: ASEAN’s newest Member State
Image by jorono from Pixabay The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) officially welcomed Timor-Leste as its 11th member in October 2025, opening more opportunities for partnerships in the region’s pursuit of sustainable development. Located on the east of Timor Island, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste is a country on the southernmost edge of the […]
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Local gov’ts, stakeholders in Albay validate draft renewable energy roadmap
Participants of the 2nd stakeholder consultation workshop for the Albay Renewable Energy (RE) Roadmap project last November 7, 2025 at the Marison Hotel in Legazpi City, Albay. Local governments and stakeholder groups in the province of Albay, Philippines attended the 2nd stakeholder consultation workshop for the Albay Renewable Energy (RE) Roadmap project, ensuring that its […]
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ICLEI SEA discusses inclusive climate action in ASEAN Disability Forum dialogue
Mae Valdez-Irong, ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) Regional Program Manager, talks about ICLEI’s Equitable Transitions Guidebook as one of the resource speakers in the ASEAN Disability Forum’s (ADF) 3rd virtual public discussion on disability, gender, and climate change last June 18, 2025. (Screenshot from the ASEAN Disability Forum’s YouTube video, “Public Discussion on Disability, Gender, and […]
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