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Access to water and COVID-19: seven measures countries in Asia can take now
This article first appeared in Stockholm Environment Institute. Handwashing is the most effective measure for preventing the spread of COVID-19, provided the poor and vulnerable have access to clean water. Here are seven measures that countries in Asia can take now. As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the globe, the importance of access to clean […]
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Bogor City gears up to address water vulnerabilities, mainstreams adaptation strategies into local urban planning
Jakarta, Indonesia – ICLEI Southeast Asia (ICLEI SEAS) in partnership with the Government of Bogor City held virtual climate risk and vulnerability assessment (CRVA) focus group discussion series, respectively on 11 and 20 May 2020. The discussions aimed to strengthen the substance of technical, social, and economic aspects that are inline with the national guideline, […]
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Balikpapan City prepares to climate-proof its city
Jakarta, Indonesia – ICLEI Southeast Asia (ICLEI SEAS) in partnership with the Government of Balikpapan City held virtual climate risk and vulnerability assessment (CRVA) focus group discussion series, respectively on 11 and 19 May 2020. The discussions aimed to strengthen the substance of technical, social, and economic aspects that are inline with the national guideline. […]
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Indonesian local governments support the new portal on integrated climate action reporting for low carbon development
Jakarta, Indonesia – ICLEI Indonesia, in collaboration with the Association of Indonesia Municipalities (APEKSI), WWF Indonesia and Indonesian Renewable Energy Society (METI), held the last Knowledge Management Forum (KMF) webinar series on 13 May 2020. Attended by all local governments in Indonesia and other development partners, the webinar aimed to showcase the effectiveness of the […]
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3 Philippine cities emerge as national finalists in WWF’s One Planet City Challenge
Batangas City is the capital of the province of Batangas. As the largest city in the region, it serves as the industrial port of CALABARZON. Photograph © City Information Office of Batangas City This article first appeared in WWF-Philippines‘ website. The Philippine cities of Batangas, Muntinlupa, and Santa Rosa have been selected as national finalists […]
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COVID-19: Focus on cities and transport responses – Southeast Asia
This article first appeared in EcoMobility. First written on 23 April 2020, featuring insights from ICLEI South East Asia Secretariat Nearing 30,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, ASEAN Countries are raising concerns for the fast spread of the infection.[1] As of 20 April 2020, Singapore is the country with the highest number of confirmed cases in the […]
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COVID-19 Resources for Southeast Asian Local Governments
The COVID-19 global pandemic is taking its toll on the different aspects of our life. Especially in Southeast Asia, where COVID-19 cases are constantly increasing, local governments hold vital role in controlling the spread of the virus. Some Southeast Asian countries have varied approaches in addressing the crisis while some are struggling to contain its […]
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Vietnam’s Low-Cost COVID-19 Strategy
This article first appeared on The ASEAN post. As COVID-19 expands across the southern hemisphere, governments there have a lot to learn from Vietnam’s approach. Clear communication and government-citizen cooperation that leveraged technology are the main reasons why the country has had relatively few cases. Much attention has been paid to other models in Asia. […]
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[DEADLINE EXTENDED] Consultancy: Senior Climate Change Mitigation Expert (Philippines)
We are looking for a senior expert to finalize Pasig’s City Promise, a document of climate change mitigation strategies, for the Ambitious City Promises project implementation in the Philippines. About the Ambitious City Promises Project The Ambitious City Promises (ACP) is a 3.5-year international project which aims to support selected large cities in Indonesia, the […]
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Infographic – Vertical Integration related to Urban LEDS in Indonesia (IDN)
PDF (62.4 MB) | ICLEI | 2020
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