On 1920 November 2026, CLGF, through the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network (CSCN), and Mutare City Council will co-host the Regional Learning Exchange on Digital Municipal Revenue Administration and Public Financial Management in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Read More

The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) is pleased to continue its partnership with the African School on Decentralisation (ASD), which will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 821 November 2026. Now in its sixth year, the ASD brings together practitioners, policymakers, academics and other specialists from across Africa to explore the theory and practice of decentralisation and strengthen knowledge and collaboration on local governance. 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

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

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