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ICLEI publishes Strategic Vision for 2024-2030
The Power of Our Network in a Changing World – ICLEI’s strategic vision for the next three years – sets a way towards the transformation to sustainable development. This vision, set forth in the voice of our local and regional governments, creates a picture of what is needed for a truly sustainable urban world. ICLEI […]
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Rising for a Sustainable Future: Iloilo City’s Roadmap
This essay was written by Iloilo City Mayor Geronimo “Jerry” Perez Treñas for ICLEI Southeast Asia, of which the City Government of Iloilo, Philippines is a member. In achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we are working towards “RISE ILOILO CITY,” a four-year strategic roadmap crafted through the collective effort of department heads and chiefs of […]
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ICLEI SEA, PMCJ launch project to develop renewable energy in Albay Province
ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) and Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) with the participants of the Albay Province RE Roadmap Project launch and inception workshop, July 9, 2024 at The Marison Hotel, Legazpi City, Albay Province, Philippines. ICLEI Southeast Asia (SEA) and Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) officially launched last July 9, 2024 the […]
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SEA mayors elected to the ICLEI Global Executive Committee 2024-2027
(L-R) Mar-Len Abigail “Abby” Binay of Makati City, Philippines, ICLEI Global Executive Committee (GexCom) Innovative Finance Portfolio holder, 2024-2027; Alfredo M. Coro II of the Municipality of Del Carmen, Philippines, ICLEI GexCom Biodiversity Portfolio holder, 2024-2027; and Datin Sapiah binti Haron of the Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council, Malaysia, ICLEI GexCom Sustainable Energy Transition Portfolio holder, 2024-2027. Three mayors in Southeast Asia (SEA) […]
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ICLEI SEA, PMCJ to develop renewable energy roadmap for Albay Province
(L-R) Victorino Aquitania, ICLEI Southeast Asia Regional Director; Larry Pascua, Philippine Movement for Climate Justice (PMCJ) Senior Energy Program Officer; and Dr. Rene Ofreneo, PMCJ National Convenor, hold the signed contract formalizing ICLEI SEA and PMCJ’s partnership to develop the Renewable Energy (RE) Roadmap for Albay Province, June 3, 2024 at the Manila Observatory, Ateneo […]
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Nature-based solutions in Del Carmen, Philippines take global stage
Mangrove forest in Del Carmen, Siargao, Philippines. (Screenshot from a video produced by the Earthshot Prize Awards 2023) Siargao Island in the Philippines is getting international attention beyond tourism as the municipality of Del Carmen champions the island’s nature-based solutions on the global stage—from COP28 to the prestigious Earthshot Prize—to encourage local governance and action […]
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Call for Applications: Transformative Actions Program (TAP) 2024
Looking for financial partners to fund your sustainable infrastructure ideas? The Transformative Actions Program (TAP) can help: Nine years of achievements, more than 400 projects received, and a project pipeline worth 1.3€ billion – all backed by a consortium of specialized partners. Apply to the 2024 TAP call. Projects that show great potential for transformative […]
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Chiang Mai’s Urban Farm: Reducing Waste, Securing Food Supply
Chiang Mai City Municipality, Thailand continues to develop its landfill-turned-urban-farm as a solution to manage organic waste and strengthen food security. The Chiang Mai Urban Farm was a project initiated in 2020 during the COVID-19 outbreak by Jaibaan Studio, a local community architecture studio, with support from various groups of local nongovernment organizations, civic groups, […]
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Quezon City Mayor named ‘Champion of the Earth’ by UN Environment Programme
(in photo above) Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte (second from right) during the culminating activity of the 8-week pilot run of the “Kuha sa Tingi” program which aims to reduce the use of sachets in communities (photo from Quezon City Government Facebook page). Mayor Josefina “Joy” Belmonte of Quezon City, Philippines has been named a […]
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Sewer Becomes Tourist Attraction: Chiang Mai’s Makeover of Mae Kha Canal
Rakaeng Bridge area of the Mae Kha Canal in Chiang Mai City, Thailand, as of November 2022. (Source: Chiang Mai local government website) Social innovation efforts of the Chiang Mai City Municipality Government, in partnership with the private sector, civil society groups, and local communities, have transformed the Mae Kha Canal (Khlong Mae Kha) from […]
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