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[SURVEY] First OECD Global Survey on Localising the Blue Economy
This survey is part of the OECD project Cities and Regions for a Blue Economy, which advocates for a localised approach to the blue economy. It aims to build knowledge on the scope and the state of play of the blue economy in cities and regions, including the main drivers, challenges, threats and impacts of the […]
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[CLOSED] Job Vacancy: Project Assistant
The ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI SEAS) is looking for a project assistant who will assist in projects and tasks implemented by the Secretariat. Qualified applicants must have an understanding of issues related to sustainable energy, sustainable transportation, climate change, and urban development, the ability in liaising and cooperating with LGUs […]
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UNDP advocates for Philippine green recovery in new report
(in photo above) The COVID-19 pandemic triggered one of the most acute global economic crises of the last decades and exposed the circular relationship between pandemic risks and economic, environmental, and social factors. In the Philippines, the consequences included record-high unemployment, worse social inequalities, a steep fall in the GDP, and an enormous debt level. As […]
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The World Economic Forum 2022 report addresses a systems approach to urban infrastructure
Building sustainable cities requires intensive development in urban infrastructure. This latest 2022 report provide insightful practice of adopting a systems approach to urban infrastructure delivery that will help cities create more liveable spaces and curb climate change. Read and download the report here: https://buff.ly/3ZNtyEb
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Seberang Perai’s significant strides in the fight against climate change
Around 19% emissions reduction from over 7,400 KtCO2e to over 5,900 KtCO2e emissions in 6 years—ICLEI and Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) Member Seberang Perai’s environmental efforts are paying off and the city is making strides towards its climate change mitigation targets. Having implemented initiatives focused on energy production and consumption, […]
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UCL Press launches book on the temporal factors of climate action
The UCL Press has launched a new open-access book called “Haste: The slow politics of climate urgency.” It argues for a “slow politics of urgency” and how slowing down some aspects of climate action will help realize a sustainable future.
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