WATCH: Town Hall COPs in 4 Philippine Cities Showcase Inclusive Local Resilience through the SIRA Project

In March 2026, the Philippine cities of Antipolo, Legazpi, Gingoog, and Parañaque held their own Town Hall COPs—locally organized, community-driven events inspired by the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP)—putting vulnerable sectors at the center of resilience planning. As part of the Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project, […]

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PH cities gather community solutions for inclusive resilience in Town Hall COPs

Big talks happen at the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP), where countries can demonstrate commitment and accountability in climate action. But as extreme weather events become more frequent and global temperatures and sea levels continue to rise, the need to involve all levels of society through a bottom-up approach […]

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[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] Internship Programme for Women Planners, Engineers, and Climate Practitioners

The Enhancing Local Capacities in Socially Inclusive Resilience in Asia (SIRA) Project is a regional initiative implemented by ICLEI South Asia and ICLEI Southeast Asia, in partnership with selected local governments in Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The project aims to foster socially inclusive and climate-resilient local development by strengthening institutional capacities and supporting […]

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Makati first in PH to achieve 100%RE goal for public buildings

Makati City just made history as the very first local government in the Philippines to power all of its public buildings entirely with renewable energy. The Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission officially recognized this achievement on 19 March 2026, awarding Makati Mayor Nancy Binay a certificate during the signing of a nine-year energy supply agreement with […]

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WATCH: ICLEI Southeast Asia 21st Anniversary Corporate Video

When ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat was started over two decades ago, we posed a question: Could cities lead the fight against climate change? Two decades later, the answer is clear—they already are. Through 160+ partnerships and 60+ transformative projects, ICLEI Southeast Asia has supported local governments in embedding zero emissions, nature-based, resilient, circular, and equitable […]

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Malaysian local governments tackle pathways for developing positive energy buildings

Malaysia’s local governments are on the brink of a transformative leap, from energy efficiency and renewable energy applications to Positive Energy Buildings (PEBs) that generate more energy than they consume. Backed by strong national policies, the question is no longer if Malaysian local governments can achieve this shift but how fast it can turn this […]

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