Global youth highlights ‘people-centered’ urban future at Urban Youth Meeting

Representatives of the global youth gathered at the Urban Youth Meeting on July 24 in UNTAG University in Surabaya, Indonesia, to consolidate urban youth perspectives towards the New Urban Agenda. The main event took place in Surabaya with plenary sessions and activities livestreamed to six other cities including Jakarta, Manila, Phnom Penh, Kathmandhu, Bangkok, and […]

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Seven EHCC cities recognized by WWF-Philippines

The seven cities from the Philippines that participated in the Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) 2015-2016 were recognized by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)-Philippines during a two-day workshop held last August 17-18 in Quezon City. These cities had risen to the global challenge to showcase their local actions and commitments to combat climate […]

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Santa Rosa City is the Philippines’ first National Earth Hour Capital

After a series of jury deliberations, Santa Rosa City grabbed the title as the first National Earth Hour Capital of the Philippines under the Earth Hour City Challenge (EHCC) programme of WWF. The City’s entry showcased strong sets of commitments and actions towards building a climate-smart environment within its locality. The proximity and accessibility of […]

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