ICLEI and BNPB advance inclusive climate resilience in Indonesia at ADEXCO 2025

This article also appears in the CLARE website. A panel discussion titled “Social Inclusion in Climate and Disaster Resilience: From Policy to Real Action” was held on Friday (September 12) at Hall B3, JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta. Photo source: BNPB As the climate emergency grows more intense, Indonesia continues to face rising disaster risks. Throughout 2024 […]

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Daring Cities 2025: Compendium of Good Practices and Resources

Cities and regions aren’t waiting for climate solutions – they are already implementing them and are ready to scale them to help fulfill the global goals of the Paris Agreement. A decade on – with countries committed to 1.5°C and net-zero by mid-century – local and regional governments remain on the front lines of the […]

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Quezon City, 7 other ICLEI Members among 12 winners of 2025 Local Leaders Awards

This article originally appeared on the ICLEI website. Image from Bloomberg Philanthropies. From zero waste to net zero initiatives, ICLEI Members are setting the pace for climate ambition, turning innovative ideas into measurable results. Announced on 4 November in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during the COP30 Local Leaders Forum, the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards celebrate the […]

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16 ICLEI members—two from SEA—shortlisted for 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards

This article was originally published on the ICLEI website. From cleaner air to cooler streets, cities are showing what people-centered climate action looks like. Winners will be announced at the COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 4 November. Sixteen of the 26 cities selected as finalists for the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local […]

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From knowledge to action: How Indonesian cities are leading the clean energy transition

The third capacity-building session was held in person in Yogyakarta on 17 July 2025, drawing around 30 local government units from various sectors for a learning session. Between mid-July and late August 2025, the RENEW-SEA project held a series of training sessions and knowledge-sharing events in Indonesia. Led by ICLEI Indonesia, the activities engaged over […]

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Palembang joins ICLEI; reaffirms commitment to sustainability

The picture shows the Ampera Bridge, an iconic symbol of Palembang. Located in the city center, it connects Seberang Ulu and Seberang Ilir across the Musi River and serves as a key route for daily transportation. Source: palembang.go.id Palembang City, Indonesia officially became an ICLEI Member in August 2025, joining thousands of cities around the […]

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