Pasig City sparks change: Community-driven street redesign champions safer, more accessible mobility

The outdoor park of Plaza Familia in A. Mabini Street, Pasig City was revamped with road murals, historical displays, and street furniture as an active mobility intervention under the SPARK Project. This article was originally published on the ICLEI website. The Pasig City Government, in collaboration with residents and volunteers across Metro Manila in the Philippines, […]

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ICLEI Indonesia Seeks Collaboration with Ministry of Women’s Empowerment on CLARE-SIRA Project

In the picture, from left to right: Ica, Special Staff at Kemen PPA; Hj. Ariza Agustin, Special Staff to the Minister for Women’s Protection at Kemen PPPA; Selamet Daroyni, Senior Project Officer at ICLEI Indonesia; Dr. Dra. Dewa Ayu Laksmiadi Janapriati, Deputy for Gender Equality at Kemen PPA; and Sumardi Aree Arianshyah, Project Officer at […]

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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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