-
[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 […]
Continue reading -
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, […]
Continue reading -
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 […]
Continue reading -
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 […]
Continue reading -
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. […]
Continue reading -
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 […]
Continue reading -
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 […]
Continue reading -
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 […]
Continue reading -
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) […]
Continue reading
