Urban Heat Risk Management Resource Package

The new Urban Heat Risk Management Resource Package, launched by the MCR2030 Global Coordinating Committee, is now available! Unveiled at the G20 DRR Working Group Side Event in eThekwini, South Africa, this powerful toolkit equips local and national governments to tackle extreme heat head-on.

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Guiuan, Philippines undergoes capacity sharing for writing RE proposals

(in photo above) Writeshop participants from Guiuan, Eastern Samar and facilitators from ICLEI Southeast Asia during the solar micgorid system project proposal writeshop held in Guiuan on 26 March 2025. Local government officials in Guiuan Municipality, Eastern Samar, Philippines underscored their commitment to the clean energy transition on 26 March 2025, undergoing a renewable energy (RE) […]

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Naga City renews collaborations for global youth-focused program to make safer, livable cities

The Naga City Government renewed its partnerships for the Safe and Sound Cities (S²Cities) program through a ceremonial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing on April 10, 2025 at the Naga City Skate Park beside the Jesse M. Robredo Museum. (Photo from the Facebook page of the Naga City Government) The Naga City Government upholds its […]

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CitiesWithWater webinar series and photography competition launches global campaign for urban water resilience

Urban areas around the world are facing escalating water challenges—ranging from droughts and floods to pollution. In response, the CitiesWithWater initiative, co-hosted by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and the World Water Council, is launching a new webinar series and photography competition to spotlight how cities are tackling these issues through innovative, nature-based solutions. […]

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Indonesia cities discuss climate problem and its best solution during UrbanShift national-local dialogue

The first UrbanShift National-Local Dialogue was held on August 29-30, 2023, in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking a critical step towards building sustainable, low-carbon cities across the country. Organized by ICLEI Indonesia’s partnership with the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), this event brought together government agencies, local city representatives, and international development organizations to discuss how Indonesia can meet its […]

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UrbanShift Indonesia city academy: a thematic exploration of sustainable urban development in Asian cities

The UrbanShift Indonesia City Academy, held in Jakarta from August 27 to 29, 2024, brought together around 100 urban leaders, planners, and sustainability experts from Indonesia, India, China, Philippines and Malaysia to address critical challenges that rapidly urbanizing regions are facing. Over three days, participants engaged in intensive training sessions and workshops focused on three […]

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