ADB releases Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2021

The Asian Development Bank has recently released the Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2021, a publication providing updated statistics on a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, and environmental measures as well as select indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It covers the 49 regional members of ADB and discusses trends in development […]

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Indonesian stakeholders share their insights towards inclusive achievement of sustainable development goals

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI SEAS) last 5 August held the Indonesia leg of the 2021 KASpaces Webinar Series.  Carrying the theme “Bridging Sustainability Inclusively,” KASpaces Indonesia served as a virtual platform where representatives of the country’s civil society organizations, governments, policy makers, and […]

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ASEP-CELLs, ICLEI train PH LGUs on local energy efficiency and conservation planning

The European Union-supported ASEP-CELLs and the ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI SEAS) on August 2021 conducted multiple virtual workshops for the Philippine local government units (LGU) of Bohol, Santa Rosa, and Cagayan De Oro, teaching them how to craft their own Local Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans (LEECP), a key […]

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2021 Transformative Actions Program call for applications now open

On 1 September, ICLEI launched the 2021 Transformative Actions Program (TAP) call for applications. The TAP supports local and regional governments in developing concepts into high impact sustainable infrastructure projects.  The issue: a shortage of bankable projects Project preparation is a key instrument for closing the current gap between the financial investments needed to achieve the […]

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U.S. and Singapore outline partnership measures to address climate crisis

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris last 23 August 2021 visited Singapore to reaffirm the two country’s partnership and discuss critical issues, including how the two can help address the world’s climate crisis. These U.S.-Singapore climate action steps include: Launching the U.S.-Singapore Climate Partnership: The United States and Singapore will launch a U.S.-Singapore Climate Partnership, through which […]

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Southeast Asian Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture releases new knowledge resources

The Southeast Asian Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture has released new knowledge resources and references in the fields of food security and climate change adaptation. These resources include: The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021: Transforming food systems for food security, improved nutrition and affordable healthy diet for all […]

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