On 5 August 2026, the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) brought together local government leaders, practitioners, researchers and partners for a cross-Commonwealth webinar exploring practical pathways to strengthen local government finance. Read More

On July 28-29, under the theme 'Resetting Ghanas Urban Future: Thinking Nationally and Taking Local Actions for Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Cities, the ninth session of Ghana Urban Forum (GUF) was successfully convened in Accra, Ghana. Read More

Throughout the Asia Pacific meeting of the Policy Forum on Development (PFD) held on 2-3 June 2026, participants worked to share methodologies and recommendation to strengthen multi-stakeholder governance mechanisms, to increase the positive impacts of project on the communities in which they are implemented as well as increase meaningful participation in the just green transition. Read More

Following the successful 7th Pacific Urban Forum in March this year, the official PUF7 Summary Report is now available, charting a clear roadmap for sustainable, climate-resilient urban development across the Blue Pacific. Read More

Local and regional governments around the world recently took part in critical, impactful exchanges at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) in New York, reinforcing their vital role in localising action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read More

The Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly has taken a historic step towards gender equality by passing the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill, 2026, becoming the first Indian state to enact dedicated legislation recognising women as farmers in their own right. Read More