On 30 September 2026, the newly appointed Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Mahama Ayariga (MP), convened a high-level breakfast meeting in Accra with key development partners, and heads of departments and agencies. Following his official swearing-in on 29 August 2026, the meeting served as an introductory engagement aimed at fostering dialogue, outlining ministerial priorities and strengthening strategic partnerships for local government development in Ghana. Read More

The Pre-COP 31, 5-8 October, is being hosted by the Government of Fiji and it will include a Leaders Meeting which will take place in Tuvalu. The Pre-COP is the final major diplomatic moment before COP31 and will focus on translating commitments into action, shining a light on the needs of the region hardest hit by the impacts of climate change. Issues such as keeping 1.5C in reach; climate fianc, adaptation and resilience will all be high on the agenda, as will the opportunity to elevate the voice of the Pacific. Read More

CLGF, in partnership with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), convened the Caribbean Regional Meeting 2026 in Saint Lucia from 9 to 11 September. The meeting served as a strategic platform to forge actionable partnerships, align regional adaptation strategies and unlock practical funding mechanisms for municipalities. Read More

CLGF, in partnership with the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), has been implementing the NALAG Polycrises Project: Empowering Women and Youth in Local Governance and Climate Resilience through Economic Development and Capacity Building in Ghana. Commissioned by the European Union with a budget of EUR 80,000, this 12-month initiative targets local authorities in the Central and Eastern Regions, aiming to strengthen responsive, inclusive and economically resilient local governance systems capable of navigating the polycrisis era. Read More

In India, gender continues to shape experiences of water governance at the Gram Panchayat level (village-level local government councils). In many rural communities, women play a central role in managing water for household needs, sanitation and agriculture, while their participation in decisions relating to water infrastructure, source selection and maintenance can remain limited. Read More

The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) - in collaboration with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) - will host the Caribbean Regional Meeting on Climate Resilient Urban Development in Saint Lucia from 9 to 11 September 2026. Read More