Seoul, select SEA cities exchange ideas on ambitious, people-centric strategies on low emission development

Pasig City, Philippines: Representatives from the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) as well as cities of Hanoi, DKI Jakarta, and Pasig — model cities of the Ambitious City Promises project, convened for a two-day workshop last 6-7 December 2018 at the Joy-Nostalg Hotel in Ortigas, Pasig City. The joint project meeting served as a platform to […]

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Indonesian island cleanup nets 40 tonnes of rubbish daily

This article first appeared on The Straits Times. JAKARTA (AFP) – Residents on a string of coral-fringed islands off Jakarta’s coast are battling a tidal wave of trash, with more than 40 tonnes of rubbish collected daily over the past week, an official said. Indonesian authorities have deployed an army of staff and a fleet […]

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ICLEI members showcase blue carbon solutions in international conference

Iloilo City, Philippines – Selected ICLEI members from the Philippines took center stage in a session led by ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI SEAS) during the East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress 2018 held 28 November. Titled Turning Blue: The Role of Local Governments in Forwarding Blue Carbon Solutions towards Climate Change Adaptation […]

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City-to-province dialogue in Indonesia calls for strengthened and synergistic climate action

Acknowledging the importance of strong coordination and cooperation among local governments towards achieving Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), Yayasan ICLEI Indonesia and the Association of Indonesian Municipalities (APEKSI) organized a City/Regency-to-Province Dialogue. This dialogue builds on the outcomes of the Knowledge Management Forum/City-to-City Dialogue held last July in Bogor. Themed “Local Government Collaboration in Addressing […]

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DKI Jakarta stakeholders discuss issues and commitments to support DKI Jakarta’s mitigation goal

Jakarta, Indonesia- Participants representing key stakeholder segments of Jakarta convened on 12 October at the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government to discuss the City’s commitment and strategies towards inclusive and participatory low carbon development. Representatives of the youth, women, senior citizens, the private sector and other relevant groups were present during the event. Various units of […]

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Philippine cities discuss innovative strategies on sustainable food governance

Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – Four Philippine local governments shared their strategies and programs to address challenges in creating sustainable food systems during the CITYFOOD Network Workshop on Innovative Urban Food Governance held 14 November. Approximately 40 participants representing local and national government, academe, and research institutions attended the event. The CITYFOOD Network, […]

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