Bandung and Baguio affirm youth’s role in creating safe and sound cities

Southeast Asia currently has an approximate youth population of over 213-million, 40% of which live in urban areas. As the region’s population continues to grow, cities must work towards being safer and more inclusive spaces where young people are empowered to meaningfully contribute to the sustainable development of their communities. This is one of the […]

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The 2023 TAP Call is now open!

The 2023 TAP Call is open from 5 April until 15 December 2023. As in previous years, the TAP is open for local and regional governments, as well as their partner organizations, to submit hard infrastructure projects that have a transformative impact in addressing climate change and SDGs. Applicants can fill out the form on the TAP website, in 3 languages: English, French, and […]

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WEBINAR: A Pathway Towards Decarbonized and Cleaner Mobility in Asia and the Pacific

Hosted by UNITAR CIFAL Jeju and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, this hybrid webinar, which will take place on the second day of the workshop titled ‘A Pathway Towards Decarbonized and Cleaner Mobility in Asia and the Pacific: Starting from the Region’s Key Priorities’, will be held in conjunction with a policy conference of the 10th […]

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WWF launches 23-24 One Planet City Challenge: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 28 APRIL 2023

The One Planet City Challenge (OPCC), the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) campaign that recognizes cities for their ambitious and innovative climate action plans and targets, is back for the 2023-2024 cycle.

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Baguio is first PH city under global S²Cities program; set to make city safer in partnership with youth

(in photo above, from left) Hon. Levy Lloyd Braza Orcales, Councilor of Baguio City; Jemi Santos, Project Officer of ICLEI Southeast Asia; Victorino Aquitania, Regional Director of ICLEI Southeast Asia; Hon. Benjamin Magalong, Mayor of Baguio City; Arch. Donna Tabangin, City Planning and Development Coordinator of Baguio City; Keidy Transfiguracion, Executive Directress of the Cordilleran […]

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[CLOSED] Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Consultant

The ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat is currently looking for a Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Consultant for its ongoing engagement under the “Climate Resilient Cities (CRC) – Climate Disaster Risk Assessment (CDRA) and Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) Consultant” awarded by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Funded by the United States Agency for International Development […]

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