Subnational govt’s outline priorities to improve disaster risk reduction

Leaders and representatives of local and regional governments in Asia-Pacific attending the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) 2024 gather for a group photo during the Local and Regional Government Assembly, October 14, 2024 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City. Local and regional governments in Asia-Pacific outlined key actions to enhance […]

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[OPPORTUNITY] Graduate Summer Intern at NREL’s Energy Systems Integration Directorate

? Calling All Aspiring Women Leaders in Power Systems! ?   The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is excited to announce the 2025 Women in Power System Transformation Summer Internship Program!   This groundbreaking initiative aims to: ? Build technical skills in power systems and […]

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Virtual serious game for the energy transition in Southeast Asia

This article was originally published on the ICLEI website. On 4th December 2024, a virtual workshop for serious games was held, encompassing participants from both Malaysia and Indonesia in Southeast Asia. This workshop was the first regional event organized under the RENEW SEA project, a key initiative aimed at increasing awareness and understanding of energy-related issues […]

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Quezon City’s Tactical Urbanism Transforms a Street into a People-Centered Active Mobility Hub

This article was originally published on the ICLEI website. 9 December 2024 | Bonn, Germany / Quezon City, Philippines. On Saturday, 7 December, Quezon City officially opened a newly reimagined Maginhawa Street as a vibrant, people-centered space. Throughout November, over 150 volunteers—including community members, local businesses, advocacy groups, and youth—came together to paint colorful road murals […]

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​S2Cities promotes youth-inclusive urban development on the global stage at WUF12

The youth’s transformative potential took center stage during the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, Egypt from 4-8 November 2024, where young leaders, local and international partners, and advocates from the Safe and Sound Cities (S2Cities) programme highlighted how the youth could be significant contributors to creating a more sustainable and inclusive urban future […]

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[Report] UrbanShift Launches 2023-2024 Annual Report

Creating more sustainable, resilient cities is a multifaceted and global effort. UrbanShift is proud to align with and support a range of initiatives driving the innovative approaches we need, from CHAMP to the Subnational Cooling Pledge. Learn more about UrbanShift’s role in the global movement for sustainable cities in our 2023-2024 Annual Report ➡️ https://www.shiftcities.org/annual-report-2023-2024

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