The second Africa Urban Forum, which took place from 8-10 April 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, served as a platform to address the impacts of rapid urbanisation on the African continent, allowing discussions on practical pathways to enable more sustainable and inclusive urban growth. Read More

Under the theme Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities, the 13th World Urban Forum (WUF13), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, positioned housing as a key driver of inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban development. Read More

On May 13, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) jointly held a high-level Rule of Law Seminar on advancing the participation of young women in politics across the Commonwealth. Read More

CLGF places on record our deepest thanks to our two retiring staff members, and warmly welcomes two new members to the team. Read More

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

CLGF and its Indian partners continue to work on the development of a roadmap for action on sustainable urbanisation for Madhya Pradesh in follow up to the policy dialogue which took place in Bhopal in February. Read More