WATCH: S²Cities stakeholders highlights key takeaways in first year of implementation
Through the S²Cities Programme, the youth are given a platform to work with local governments in addressing pressing concerns on inclusivity, sustainability, and safety in urban environments. The video below highlights key takeaways from the first year of implementation activities throughout program cities. Watch and learn how S²Cities is supporting our youth partners, city officials, […]
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Indonesia Circular Economy Forum highlights circularity in accelerating local climate action
(in photo above) ICLEI Indonesia, represented by Project Officer for Circular Economy Nisa Nidasari, discusses local initiatives in circularity at the 5th Indonesia Circular Economy Forum. How can local governments transition towards circular economies? This was one of the key topics highlighted during the 5th Indonesia Circular Economy Forum (ICEF) 2022 held on 6 October […]
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Probolinggo City, ID hosts media visit; showcases sustainability initiatives
(in photo above) The media visit delegates visiting the Pilang climate village program in Probolinggo City. ’21-’22 One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) finalist Probolinggo City on 30 August to 1 September 2022 hosted a media visit attended by WWF – Indonesia, the ICLEI Indonesia Office, and the winning journalists from the Accelerating the Achievement of Low […]
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2022 World Clean Energy Conference taps ICLEI Southeast Asia as partner for Indonesia run
Over 30% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the energy sector. It is therefore paramount that the public and private sectors are aware of, supportive of, and capacitated in efforts on clean energy initiatives, combating the energy crisis, and accelerating energy transition towards net zero. This transition to renewable energy is also key […]
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PH, ID, MY stakeholders provide local waste stream insights, possible plastic waste management strategies
Behavior change, capacity building, improved waste infrastructures, and stricter policy implementation—these are just some of the key actions that can help Iloilo City, Philippines; Jambi City, Indonesia; and Iskandar, Malaysia better address their plastic waste problem. Over 90 waste sector stakeholders across the three Southeast Asian local governments arrived at these insights during the consultation […]
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ICLEI and Fraunhofer ISE release West Nusa Tenggara Energy Modelling Report
ICLEI has collaborated with Fraunhofer ISE to develop the WNT energy modeling to reach the goal of 100% renewable energy share in all sectors by 2050. Read the report HERE.
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Safe and Sound Cities (S²Cities) Year Two now open for SEA city applicants
Now on its second year, the Safe and Sound Cities (S²Cities) program is currently looking to add more local governments to its roster of participating cities. This new call for participants builds upon its 2021 pilot implementation in Envigado, Colombia, and Bandung, Indonesia. The S²Cities Program aims to improve young people’s safety and wellbeing in urban environments, […]
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7 Indonesian cities take part in local launch of the TUMI E-Bus Mission City Network
“There is a need for the support of cities and the collaboration of various parties in achieving 100% electricity-based urban mass transportation in Indonesia by 2045.” Mr. Suharto, the Indonesia Ministry of Transportation’s Director of Road Transport, emphasized the need for this multilevel, multi-stakeholder approach to the deployment of electric buses during the TUMI E-Bus […]
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