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

A new CSCN project kicked off on 25 June, focusing on empowering Caribbean local governments to manage the environmental and economic impacts of unpredictable sargassum seaweed blooms. In partnership with OECS, the initiative emphasises peer learning to help local authorities develop action plans, protect coastal livelihoods and explore sustainable economic uses for sargassum. Read More

CLGF was delighted to be invited to attend the UCLG World Congress in Tangier 21-25 June 2026. The meeting brought together local government actors from across the world, and it was a good chance to meet with many of CLGFs members. Read More

CLGF is now taking forward the outputs of the Urban Finance Action Group (UFAG) to the wider CLGF membership, following several months of research, discussion and refinement. Read More

On 18 June, the Commonwealth Secretariat convened the Marlborough House Dialogue on Pathways to Democratic Resilience: A Commonwealth Conversation in partnership with CLGF, CPA, and WFD. The event underscored a pressing global necessity: reinforcing democratic patterns against contemporary challenges to sustain citizen trust and institutional integrity, especially in this digital age. Read More