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

Navua has officially been declared Fijis 14th municipality, bringing to fruition an aspiration that dates back more than five decades. Read More

CLGF's new project aims to strengthen local governments along Zambias Lobito Corridor to manage growth and maximise long-term local economic and social benefits. Read More

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