Baguio, Naga trained on participatory methods, conduct city-city learning exchange

(in photo above) The stakeholders of the S²Cities programme after one of their learning exchange sessions in the Baguio SIGLAT Youth Innovation Hub on 29 February 2024.  As part of the Safe and Sound Cities (S²Cities) programme, representatives from the city government, civil, and youth sectors of Baguio and Naga, Philippines earlier this first quarter of 2024 […]

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Nature-based solutions in Del Carmen, Philippines take global stage

Mangrove forest in Del Carmen, Siargao, Philippines. (Screenshot from a video produced by the Earthshot Prize Awards 2023) Siargao Island in the Philippines is getting international attention beyond tourism as the municipality of Del Carmen champions the island’s nature-based solutions on the global stage—from COP28 to the prestigious Earthshot Prize—to encourage local governance and action […]

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Baguio, Naga highlight local initiatives in youth empowerment towards urban development

(in photo above) Panelists and organizers from the S2Cities programme partners, including representatives from the Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation, the youth sector and city governments of Baguio and Naga, Cordilleran Youth Center, WeSolve Foundation, and ICLEI Southeast Asia during the online event 8 March 2024 advocating for youth empowerment in urban development.  Representatives from the […]

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Nominations for 2024 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction Leadership Awards are now open

The nominations for the 2024 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards are now open. Nominate yourself or others by 14 June 2024!

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International Union of Railways’ (UIC) Sustainability Impact Awards 2024

The UIC Sustainability Impact Awards 2024 categories recognise the range of innovation which is transforming the rail sector today. These include customer service, innovation, cities and communities, and seamless connectivity. Each category aligns with the UIC 2030 vision “Design a better Future” and connects to a number of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Call for Applications: Transformative Actions Program (TAP) 2024

Looking for financial partners to fund your sustainable infrastructure ideas? The Transformative Actions Program (TAP) can help: Nine years of achievements, more than 400 projects received, and a project pipeline worth 1.3€ billion – all backed by a consortium of specialized partners. Apply to the 2024 TAP call. Projects that show great potential for transformative […]

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