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ICLEI-led research on multi-level governance, presented in global resilience forum
Bonn, Germany – The results of a research paper on multi-level governance spearheaded by ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI SEAS) was presented during the 9th Global Forum on Urban Resilience and Adaptation held in Bonn, Germany last 26-28 April 2018. Zeroing in on climate planning and implementation, the research paper looked at the experiences of […]
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Call for Nominations: 2018 Climate and Clean Air Awards
The Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) is now accepting entries to the 2018 Climate and Clean Air Awards! Entries and nominations are accepted for projects, programs, and policies that demonstrate the following: Innovation in reducing short-lived climate pollutants Sharing and scaling up activities Measurable results with multiple benefits Awareness raising about the pollutants and their […]
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Simple, grounded solutions to ensure access to clean water in Sukabumi, Indonesia
Access to safe water and sanitation is a need shared by people regardless of gender, race, and age. To push nations to act towards this universal need, the Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG-6) is dedicated to ensuring access to clean water and sanitation. However, in Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, access to potable […]
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Short Course: AWS International Water Stewardship Standard
The International Water Centre and the Alliance for Water Stewardship are now accepting participants to the Foundation, Advanced and Specialist training in the AWS International Water Stewardship Standard. The AWS Standard is a framework for implementing good water stewardship by identifying and tackling water challenges at-site and catchment level. The course runs from June 13 […]
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Online Course: Foundations of Water Stewardship
The International Water Centre is now accepting participants to the Foundations of Water Stewardship online course. The four-week course aims to equip participants with the knowledge required to implement and promote water stewardship. Participants who complete the course can gain a certification from the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS). The course begins on May 24, […]
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Oxford Spring School in Ecological Economics 2018
Environment Europe is now accepting enrollees to the Oxford Summer School in Ecological Economics which takes place at St. Hilda’s College, Oxford, from August 19-25, 2018. The School will address key elements of the new economy transformation, exploring the cutting edge methods and policy applications in ecological economics. With a clear sustainable development focus, it […]
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Green jobs seen leading PHL to garden of growth
This article first appeared in Business Mirror. The answer to Asia’s plight of labor displacement from new technology may come from the environment. During its 51st meeting in Mandaluyong City on Friday, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) urged countries in the Asia-Pacific region to take advantage of the new job opportunities from the growing international demand […]
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Local Government Associate, Ambitious City Promises, ICLEI Southeast Asia Office
We are looking for a Local Government Associate to assist the implementation of Ambitious City Promises project- a three-year international project implemented by ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability with support from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety (BMU). The position is based in ICLEI […]
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Selected SEA cities and transport experts learn about urban mobility best practices in Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan- Selected Southeast Asian cities and transport experts learn about the integration of Ecomobility approach and intelligent technologies to make mobility greener, smarter and more seamless during the recently concluded International Smart and Sustainable Transport Workshop held last 11-13 April 2018 in Taipei. ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia Secretariat (SEAS) facilitated the […]
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Addressing climate risks through community-driven interventions: The Story of Sindang Rasa in Bogor City
The City of Bogor enjoys more frequent rain showers than any part of Indonesia. Dubbed as the Rain City, locals often tell visitors that it almost always rains in their area even during the dry months. Cradled by three mountains, Mount Salak, Mount Gede, and Mount Pangrango, residents of the municipality are blessed with a […]
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