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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Probolinggo City Leads the Way in Sustainability, Winning OPCC and WLC 2024

Acting Mayor M. Taufik Kurniawan of Probolinggo City received the OPCC winner award, alongside representatives from Jakarta Province, Pontianak City, and Balikpapan City, who were also recognized for their sustainability efforts in the competition. Probolinggo City, Indonesia has once again emerged as a leader in environmental sustainability, securing first place in the national One Planet […]

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[OPPORTUNITY] C40 Finance Facility applications now open until 15 February 2025

The C40 Finance Facility (CFF) has officially opened its application portal for the next city selection phase, accepting applications until 15 February 2025. This is a unique opportunity for cities to access comprehensive support to transform climate ambitions into actionable, finance-ready urban projects. The CFF provides tailored technical assistance, capacity development programs, and access to […]

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