The Commonwealth Local Government Forum is delighted to share the exciting news that 12 of the 50 finalists selected for the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge are from Commonwealth countries. This represents an impressive 24% of the total cohort. Read More

Oceans and coastlines are critical to many Commonwealth countries which is why the UN Oceans Conference 2025 was so important, in particular, to Small Island Developing States (SIDs) that feel the impact of ocean and coastal changes so directly. Read More

The Commonwealth Local Government Forum has delivered a series of workshops in St.Lucia from 17 to 19 May and in Trinidad and Tobago from 27 to 29 May. The workshops on Climate Resilient Urban Development brought together both political and technical representatives from across local government along with representatives of key ministries and departments with responsibility for urban development and climate adaptation, key academics and targeted CSOs. Read More

CLGF continually promotes the importance of working in partnership on all levels. Working in partnership with all sectors, including civil society, is crucial. The added value and benefits that this can bring to any course of action is immeasurable. Read More

CLGF Secretary-General Lucy Slack joined with dignitaries from across the Commonwealth to welcome the seventh Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, at a reception held in London's Lancaster House last week. Read More

As part of CLGFs 30th Anniversary celebrations we are championing local leaders from all corners of the Commonwealth the people who tirelessly serve and work with their communities and their local administration to ensure that local government delivers basic services; enables economic development; offers social support; and protects the environment Read More