Baguio City receives ICLEI membership plaque

Victorino Aquitania (3rd from the left), ICLEI SEA Regional Director, turns over the membership plaque for the City Government of Baguio to Baguio City Councilor Betty Lourdes F. Tabanda (2nd from the left) last April 14, 2026 during the International Conference on Local Equitable and Inclusive Resilience (ICLEI-R). (L-R) Baguio City Councilor Elmer Datuin; Councilor […]

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Making climate communications work: five key insights from the CLARE CS Hub Communication and Dissemination Workshop

(in photo above) Participants of the CLARE CS Hub Communications and Dissemination Training Workshop The CLARE CS Hub Communications and Dissemination Training Workshop in Diani, Kenya, from 1–5 December 2025 brought together climate researchers, practitioners, and communications to strengthen climate adaptation communication. ICLEI Southeast Asia joined the Workshop through its implementation of the Enhancing Local […]

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Indonesian local governments share best practices in greening the energy use of public buildings

More than 80 local governments across Indonesia participated in exchange discussions during a renewable energy-focused peer learning session on 12 March 2026. More than 80 Indonesian local governments gathered online to exchange practical experiences on improving energy sustainability in public buildings during a RENEW-SEA peer learning activity on 12 March 2026. Themed “Promoting Energy Efficiency […]

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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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