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SIRA Project launched in Bangladesh to boost inclusivity, local expertise in climate resilience
This article was originally published on the CLARE website. The “Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia” (SIRA) Project was launched in Bangladesh with a workshop last October 27, 2024 via Zoom. The “Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia” (SIRA) Project gathered stakeholders from various sectors in Bangladesh, in a workshop […]
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Subnational govt’s outline priorities to improve disaster risk reduction
Leaders and representatives of local and regional governments in Asia-Pacific attending the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024 gather for a group photo during the Local and Regional Government Assembly, October 14, 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. Local and regional governments in Asia-Pacific outlined key actions to enhance […]
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[CLOSED] Consultancy: Development of a knowledge product on sustainable urban cooling for local and regional governments
The ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI SEAS) seeks to appoint an individual or group of consultants to provide consulting services for the design, and development of a knowledge product on sustainable cooling in Southeast Asia within the framework of the RENEW SEA project. The RENEW SEA project focuses on empowering […]
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[Case Study] Local Government and Community-Driven Renewable Energy Solutions in the Philippines: Best Practice Examples
This collection of best practice examples of renewable energy (RE) solutions initiated by local government units (LGUs) and communities in the Philippines was produced by the ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat (SEAS) in June 2024 for the Albay RE Roadmap Project.
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[Case Study] Enhancing climate change resilience of coastal communities in Del Carmen: Mangrove restoration and beyond
From the possibility of total loss, Del Carmen has managed to restore its mangrove forest which now serves as a barrier to storm surges and provides a healthy marine ecosystem, increasing the communities’ overall climate change resilience. However, the destruction wrought by Typhoon Odette in 2021 showed that their efforts are not enough, and Del […]
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ICLEI launches RENEW-SEA project to foster collaboration for sustainable energy transition
The RENEW Southeast Asia (SEA) project launch last September 23, 2024 via Zoom included a panel discussion on the topic, “Sustainable Energy Transition among SEA Local Governments.” (In photo: from upper left, clockwise) Yustina Ika Kurniawati, Head of Yogyakarta Energy Division; Trinnawat Suwanprik, the Local Coordinator for the Chiang Mai Smart City initiative; Mae Valdez-Irong, […]
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ICLEI SEA trains PH cities to assess, plan for climate change and disaster risks
ICLEI SEA with participants of the third leg of the Climate and Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) capacity-building workshop for the local government of Legazpi City, Philippines last August 27-29, 2024 at Hotel Sentro, Legazpi City. ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) continues to support six cities in the Philippines in building their capacity to assess climate and […]
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Participatory Local Energy Planning and Implementation: Lessons Learned
Participatory local energy planning and implementation is a collaborative approach that involves community members in the decision-making process for energy projects and policies. This method aims to ensure that the energy solutions developed are tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the local community by collaborating with them in the decision-making process. Produced by […]
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ICLEI releases membership, activities report in 2024
Every year, ICLEI undertakes hundreds of activities, alongside our local and regional government Members, to deliver sustainable development through our five pathways of zero emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development. “Our network of impact: The membership and activities of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability” sums up ICLEI’s global activities and impact in 2024. […]
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