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Balikpapan renews ICLEI Membership, aims for stronger initiatives on sustainable development
Balikpapan City declares its commitment to sustainable development with its ICLEI membership renewal. ICLEI is working closely with the city in the development and implementation of urban low emission development strategies and climate resilience under the Urban-LEDS II project. Balikpapan, Indonesia—A member of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability since 2004, Balikpapan City has officially […]
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[REPOSTED] Job Vacancy: Regional Program Manager
Our office in Quezon City, Philippines is looking for a Regional Program Manager who will lead and oversee the major projects and activities of the Secretariat in close coordination with the Regional Director and different project teams. General Function Under the supervision and direction of the Regional Director, the Regional Program Manager will assist in […]
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First person: South Korea’s COVID-19 success story
This article first appeared in UN News. On Thursday, the Republic of Korea recorded no locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, prompting praise from UN Secretary-General António Guterres. UN News has been finding out, from two UN colleagues based in the capital, Seoul, how life is changing for the better. Self-discipline, effective measures, and testing Stephan Klingebiel […]
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Access to water and COVID-19: seven measures countries in Asia can take now
This article first appeared in Stockholm Environment Institute. Handwashing is the most effective measure for preventing the spread of COVID-19, provided the poor and vulnerable have access to clean water. Here are seven measures that countries in Asia can take now. As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the globe, the importance of access to clean […]
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Bogor City gears up to address water vulnerabilities, mainstreams adaptation strategies into local urban planning
Jakarta, Indonesia – ICLEI Southeast Asia (ICLEI SEAS) in partnership with the Government of Bogor City held virtual climate risk and vulnerability assessment (CRVA) focus group discussion series, respectively on 11 and 20 May 2020. The discussions aimed to strengthen the substance of technical, social, and economic aspects that are inline with the national guideline, […]
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Balikpapan City prepares to climate-proof its city
Jakarta, Indonesia – ICLEI Southeast Asia (ICLEI SEAS) in partnership with the Government of Balikpapan City held virtual climate risk and vulnerability assessment (CRVA) focus group discussion series, respectively on 11 and 19 May 2020. The discussions aimed to strengthen the substance of technical, social, and economic aspects that are inline with the national guideline. […]
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