Global sustainability agendas: 10 things we’re watching for in 2025

This article was originally published on the ICLEI Talk of the Cities blog. As we begin a pivotal year, many global north countries are facing elections and leadership changes, testing the world’s commitment to sustainable development. Last year, we witnessed several key global processes needing to continue into 2025 – like the biodiversity negotiations and the Plastics Treaty – […]

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[CLOSED] Opportunity for Cities in the Philippines: Enhance Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience

ICLEI Southeast Asia invites cities in the Philippines to participate in the Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project.    The Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project, funded by  UK aid from the UK Government and by the International Development Research Centre, Canada as part of the […]

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SIRA Project launched in Bangladesh to boost inclusivity, local expertise in climate resilience

This article was originally published on the CLARE website. The “Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia” (SIRA) Project was launched in Bangladesh with a workshop last October 27, 2024 via Zoom. The “Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia” (SIRA) Project gathered stakeholders from various sectors in Bangladesh, in a workshop […]

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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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