CitiesWithWater webinar series and photography competition launches global campaign for urban water resilience

Urban areas around the world are facing escalating water challenges—ranging from droughts and floods to pollution. In response, the CitiesWithWater initiative, co-hosted by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and the World Water Council, is launching a new webinar series and photography competition to spotlight how cities are tackling these issues through innovative, nature-based solutions. […]

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Indonesia cities discuss climate problem and its best solution during UrbanShift national-local dialogue

The first UrbanShift National-Local Dialogue was held on August 29-30, 2023, in Jakarta, Indonesia, marking a critical step towards building sustainable, low-carbon cities across the country. Organized by ICLEI Indonesia’s partnership with the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), this event brought together government agencies, local city representatives, and international development organizations to discuss how Indonesia can meet its […]

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UrbanShift Indonesia city academy: a thematic exploration of sustainable urban development in Asian cities

The UrbanShift Indonesia City Academy, held in Jakarta from August 27 to 29, 2024, brought together around 100 urban leaders, planners, and sustainability experts from Indonesia, India, China, Philippines and Malaysia to address critical challenges that rapidly urbanizing regions are facing. Over three days, participants engaged in intensive training sessions and workshops focused on three […]

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Pasig City sparks change: Community-driven street redesign champions safer, more accessible mobility

The outdoor park of Plaza Familia in A. Mabini Street, Pasig City was revamped with road murals, historical displays, and street furniture as an active mobility intervention under the SPARK Project. This article was originally published on the ICLEI website. The Pasig City Government, in collaboration with residents and volunteers across Metro Manila in the Philippines, […]

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ICLEI Indonesia Seeks Collaboration with Ministry of Women’s Empowerment on CLARE-SIRA Project

In the picture, from left to right: Ica, Special Staff at Kemen PPA; Hj. Ariza Agustin, Special Staff to the Minister for Women’s Protection at Kemen PPPA; Selamet Daroyni, Senior Project Officer at ICLEI Indonesia; Dr. Dra. Dewa Ayu Laksmiadi Janapriati, Deputy for Gender Equality at Kemen PPA; and Sumardi Aree Arianshyah, Project Officer at […]

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Bridging research and action: five key insights from the 2025 CLARE CS Hub Seasonal School

Over 40 climate researchers and sustainable development practitioners from around the world gathered in Tanzania, East Africa from 24-28 February 2025 for the CLARE Capacity Strengthening Hub (CS Hub) Seasonal School. Carrying the theme “Critical Thinking and Collaborative Research,” the comprehensive five-day program provided a platform for knowledge-sharing, skill-building, and cross-regional collaboration for early career […]

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