Building Youth Partnerships for Climate-Resilient Urban Futures

At the 2025 TIYA Conference held in Singapore from 22–24 August 2025, themed “Inspire, Empower, Sustain: YOUth for 2030”, organised by the Tzu Chi Foundation, ICLEI South Asia engaged with youth leaders from 14 countries to exchange knowledge and ideas on climate action, sustainable cities, and community resilience. The conference aimed to strengthen partnerships between […]
Malé City’s Bold Step Towards SDG Localisation with First Consultation Workshop

Malé: In a significant move toward localising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Malé City Council hosted a two-day Stakeholder Consultation Workshop from 28–29 April 2025, to prepare its first Voluntary Local Review (VLR). Held in partnership with the United Nations Economics and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (UN ESCAP) and ICLEI South Asia, the […]
Malé City Council Initiates Voluntary Local Review with Support from ICLEI South Asia and UNESCAP

Malé City Council, with the technical support of ICLEI South Asia and UNESCAP, is undertaking the preparation of its first Voluntary Local Review (VLR). This initiative marks a significant step toward monitoring progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local level. The VLR in Malé City will be a crucial tool for tracking […]