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  • Enhancing the multi-level governance on LEDS in Lao PDR

    Posted by ICLEI Southeast Asia on February 19, 2019

    In preparation for the implementation of the Urban-LEDS II project in Lao PDR, a Vertical Integration study was conducted to map out the institutional and policy landscape, establish professional contacts, and identify possible opportunities for enhancing multi-level governance in support of low emissions urban development at all levels of the government. Urban-LEDS II: Accelerating climate […]

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  • YSEALI Sustainable Development and the Environment Professional Fellowship Program

    Posted by ICLEI Southeast Asia on February 14, 2019

    ICMA, with funding from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), offers the Professional Fellows Program–an opportunity for young professionals from Southeast Asia to learn about sustainable development and the environment through a five-week fellowship. Fellows are part of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), a program that enables […]

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  • Vietnam takes action to reduce plastic waste

    Posted by ICLEI Southeast Asia on February 13, 2019

    This article first appeared on Viet Nam News.  Vietnam is one of Asia’s five worst polluters of ocean plastic waste, according to international organizations. With 13 million tonnes of waste released to the ocean every year, the country ranks 17th in the world for ocean plastic waste pollution. Although there are no official statistics on […]

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  • Job Vacancy: Officer, Energy and Built Environment

    Posted by ICLEI Southeast Asia on February 10, 2019

    We are looking for an Officer to support energy-related projects implemented by ICLEI Southeast Asia. The successful candidate will be based in Quezon City and will be working closely with ICLEI SEAS Technical team. Expected tasks are as follows: Work with local and national governments in implementing renewable energy as well as energy efficiency and […]

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  • [DEADLINE EXTENDED] Photo Contest: UrbanEyes- Visions for Sustainable Cities and Communities

    Posted by ICLEI Southeast Asia on February 8, 2019

      Photo by: Arnold Altaveros By 2030, it is estimated that 6 in 10 people will live in cities (United Nations). While only occupying 2% of the world’s total land area, cities are responsible for 70% of global carbon dioxide emissions. They also consume 75% of the world’s energy supply to power buildings, commercial hubs, […]

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  • UK to help build flood resilience in Vietnam

    Posted by ICLEI Southeast Asia on February 5, 2019

    This post first appeared on the Environment Journal. Academics from UK universities will head to Vietnam to help tackle flooding and droughts. The effects of climate change pose a direct threat to lives and livelihoods of people living in Vietnam, from death and injury to damaged or destroyed homes, businesses, transport links, power supplies and […]

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