In celebration of CLGFs 30th Anniversary, we are honoured to spotlight the inspiring stories of 30 trailblazing women in local government from across the Commonwealth, all members of the Commonwealth Women in Local Government Network. These interviews celebrate their groundbreaking contributions to gender equality and their transformative impact on building inclusive, empowered communities. Read More

From 24 to 27 March 2026, CLGFs Networks Manager, Janine Xavier-Cross, participated in a four-day workshop on Strengthening Capacity for Climate-Resilient Urban Planning in Belmopan, Belize, representing the partners of the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative (CSCI). The workshop formed part of a wider programme supporting capacity development for urban climate resilience in Belize and Zambia, and brought together local and national stakeholders to strengthen practical skills in governance, policy and resilience. Read More

https://www.clgf.org.uk/default/assets/File/EU%20CELAC%20220925.pdf CLGF was a proud partner in the 2025 European UnionLatin America and Caribbean Local and Regional Governments Forum (EULAC LRG Forum), organised in Bogot (Colombia) from November 5 to 6, 2025. Read More

CLGFs project with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center is continuing with the latest innovative workshop held in Suriname, focusing on the mainstreaming of climate actions in urban governance, planning and development. Read More

The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) continues to implement its partnership with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center (CCCCC). Building on the success of the national workshops in Saint Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago, CLGF will be leading a national workshop on Climate Resilient Urban Development in Suriname in October 2025. Read More