Bridging research and action: five key insights from the 2025 CLARE CS Hub Seasonal School

Over 40 climate researchers and sustainable development practitioners from around the world gathered in Tanzania, East Africa from 24-28 February 2025 for the CLARE Capacity Strengthening Hub (CS Hub) Seasonal School. Carrying the theme “Critical Thinking and Collaborative Research,” the comprehensive five-day program provided a platform for knowledge-sharing, skill-building, and cross-regional collaboration for early career […]

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Eastern Samar Province, Borongan City creates Just Energy Transition Multi-stakeholder Committees

(L-R) Seal of the Eastern Samar Province over a photo of the Eastern Samar Provincial Capitol; Seal of Borongan City over a photo of the Borongan City Hall. (Photos from Facebook) The Provincial Government of Eastern Samar and the City Government of Borongan, Philippines signed executive orders to establish Just Energy Transition Multi-Stakeholder Committees (JETMSCs), […]

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SPARK: Walkability and cyclability assessment methodology

This resource serves as a diagnostic tool to assess walkability and cyclability at three levels: city, neighborhood, and specific site, offering a comprehensive assessment methodology for urban areas in the Global South. Under ICLEI’s “Sparking Active Mobility Actions for Climate-Friendly Cities” (SPARK) project, this methodology is being implemented in Pasig City and Quezon City, Philippines. […]

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Quezon City Gov’t promotes cycling with Maginhawa Bike Day; offers free bike lessons

QC LGU staff help a beginner learn how to bike on the road, while practicing proper road safety. The Quezon City Government held the first Maginhawa Bike Day last March 1, 2025 to encourage cycling as a mode of active transport with free bike lessons and talks on road safety, guidelines, and etiquette for cyclists, […]

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[Case Study] Malang city explores sustainable waste management and just transition through ICLEI-TAP

Explore how Malang City in Indonesia envisions turning waste management into a driving force for sustainable development through an ICLEI-TAP project that integrates just transition principles. This innovative initiative aims to transform waste management into a system that is both environmentally beneficial and financially sustainable. The expected impacts include reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and […]

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[DEADLINE EXTENDED] Join the Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project

ICLEI Southeast Asia invites cities in the Philippines to participate in the Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project, with the application deadline extended to 21 March 2025.

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