Lao cities pursue low-carbon development with solar power and energy efficiency projects

As part of the Urban LEDS II project, the ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI SEAS) formally handed over solar powered and energy-efficient pilot projects to Kaysone Phomvihane and Pakse City, Lao PDR last 12 and 14 October 2021, respectively. Taking into consideration the results of the project activities, small-scale infrastructure […]

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Job Vacancy: Membership and Communications Officer (Indonesia)

The ICLEI – Indonesia Office based in Jakarta, Indonesia is looking for a Membership and Communications Officer. The successful candidate will primarily be involved in developing and implementing its communications strategy and disseminating relevant information to members and existing networks. In addition, he/ she shall support in communicating with potential and existing Yayasan ICLEI Indonesia […]

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Balikpapan City accelerates urban low emission development through methane gas capture pilot project

The Urban-LEDS II Indonesia model city of Balikpapan steps up its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by completing a small-scale pilot project that utilizes landfill-emitted methane gas as cooking fuel. A realization of the city’s vision to be a leading, comfortable, and sustainable city Balikpapan is one of the two Urban-LEDS phase II model […]

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UNEP publishes compendium on how to address healthcare wastes

Before the pandemic began, hospitals around the world produced an estimated 0.5kg of healthcare wastes per bed each day. As the number of COVID-19 infections rose, so too did the amount of medical waste generated by hospitals, clinics, laboratories, quarantine centers, and research facilities. These vary in composition and can be broken down into general […]

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ICLEI SEAS backs international forum on climate change strategies

(in photo above) Resource persons for sub-national integration session on fund mobilization for sub-national climate actions Over 200 policymakers, donors, practitioners, and national and sub-national governments tackled low-emission and climate-resilient development in Asia during the Asia Low Emission Development Strategies (LEDS) Partnership Forum held virtually from 23 August to 9 September 2021. Organized by the ALP, […]

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Consultancy: Research Assistant for Waste Analysis and Characterization Study and SWM Stakeholder Interviews (Iloilo City, Philippines)

The “Alliance + ICLEI Developing Plastic Waste-Free Cities” programme is looking for a Research Assistant to assist and support activities for the collection of waste-related data and information in Iloilo City, particularly through the conduct of waste analysis and characterization survey, key informant interviews, and focus group discussion among relevant local actors. SCOPE OF WORK Specifically, this […]

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