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Selected SEA cities and transport experts learn about urban mobility best practices in Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan- Selected Southeast Asian cities and transport experts learn about the integration of Ecomobility approach and intelligent technologies to make mobility greener, smarter and more seamless during the recently concluded International Smart and Sustainable Transport Workshop held last 11-13 April 2018 in Taipei. ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia Secretariat (SEAS) facilitated the […]
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Addressing climate risks through community-driven interventions: The Story of Sindang Rasa in Bogor City
The City of Bogor enjoys more frequent rain showers than any part of Indonesia. Dubbed as the Rain City, locals often tell visitors that it almost always rains in their area even during the dry months. Cradled by three mountains, Mount Salak, Mount Gede, and Mount Pangrango, residents of the municipality are blessed with a […]
Continue readingBogor, Balikpapan push for dialogues on low emission development
ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability met with Urban-LEDS model cities, Bogor and Balikpapan on March 7 and 9 respectively to assess the cities’ progress in implementing their urban low emission development plans and to introduce the project’s second phase. During these meetings, the cities emphasized the need for multi-level governance dialogues on how local governments […]
Continue readingLocal Government Associate, Ambitious City Promises Project- ICLEI Indonesia Office
We are looking for a Local Government Associate for Ambitious City Promises (ACP) Project. The successful candidate will be assisting the planning, management, and implementation of ACP. Based in ICLEI Office Indonesia, this position will perform administrative management support for effective project implementation and will support the Project Officer in coordination with the Country Manager […]
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On our love affair with Malaysian mangroves
This article first appeared in News Strait Times. No matter how sturdy they seem to be, or how eerie they may appear, mangrove forests deserve vigilant attention and tender loving care. Caring for mangroves is a simple, straightforward love affair. Just by setting them free from vicious anthropogenic disturbances, they in return shall unconditionally defend […]
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Harnessing the power of fintech in Myanmar
This article first appeared in Frontier Myanmar. SINCE REFORMS began in 2011, Myanmar has become one of the fastest-growing developing markets in Asia. Growing access to communications technology – SIM cards, fast data coverage and cheap smartphones – is helping fuel this growth. The promising gains in connectivity mean there is vast potential for innovative […]
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