REGISTER NOW! Daring Cities Virtual Session on Inclusive Adaptation and Resilience

Daring Cities 2023, an action-oriented initiative launched by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and the Federal City of Bonn, Germany, is in full swing! Carrying the theme “A just and equitable climate emergency response,” this year’s Daring Cities seeks to continue showcasing and catalyzing exemplary local climate action to tackle the climate emergency, including […]

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Makati City, PH holds inaugural environmental awards

Makati City, Philippines on 27 June 2023 held its inaugural Gawad Kalikasan (Environmental Awards) which recognized the environmental contributions and efforts of its citizens, barangays (villages), departments, and offices, as well as its partners in the private sector, national government agencies, non-government organizations, civil society organizations, and people’s organizations. On top of awarding individuals and […]

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West Nusa Tenggara introduced to alternative renewable energy project funding mechanisms

According to the 2023 World Energy Transitions Outlook, global investments in energy transition technologies reached USD 1.3 trillion in 2022. However, mobilizing clean energy investment at the local level remains a significant challenge, one that 100% renewable energy-committed governments such as West Nusa Tenggara (WNT), Indonesia must overcome. To encourage multi-level knowledge-sharing towards this end, […]

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REGISTER HERE: Energy exchanges on urban cooling and energy efficiency

Electricity use for cooling in Asia has surged, making energy-efficient and passive building design strategies essential. The following virtual session on energy exchange organized by ICLEI and #UrbanShift will present technical dialogues that will delve into technology-driven solutions and governance aspects around urban cooling.

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West Nusa Tenggara capacitated in climate finance towards 100% RE goal

Participants of the 100% RE capacity building session, including WNT’s local government officials on 29 March 2023. Access to climate and energy finance is one of the keys towards the development of renewable energy in West Nusa Tenggara (WNT), Indonesia. According to OECD, USD 83.3-billion was provided and mobilized for climate in 2020, with 50% […]

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ICLEI conducts renewable energy capacity-sharing workshops for Eastern Samar stakeholders

Stakeholders from Borongan City and Dolores Municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines on 19-20 July 2023 participated in renewable energy (RE) capacity-sharing workshops conducted as part of the RE-Start Campaign of Oxfam Pilipinas under the technical implementation of ICLEI Southeast Asia. A total of 26 stakeholders from the two local government units (LGUs), […]

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