Consultancy: Urban Low Emission Development Strategy (urban LEDS) Expert (Lao PDR)

Our project office in Lao PDR is looking for an urban low emission development strategy (urban LEDS) expert to support the implementation of Urban-LEDS II project in Lao PDR. About Urban-LEDS II ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability and UN-Habitat are jointly implementing the Urban-LEDS II project: Accelerating climate action through the promotion of Urban Low Emission […]

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Consultancy: Urban Low Emission Development Strategy (urban LEDS) Expert (Indonesia)

Our office in Jakarta, Indonesia is looking for an urban low emission development strategy (urban LEDS) consultant to support the Urban-LEDS II implementation in Indonesia. About the Urban-LEDS II Project Accelerating climate action through the promotion of Urban Low Emission Development Strategies (Urban-LEDS II) UN-Habitat and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability are jointly implementing the Urban-LEDS […]

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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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