Women's political participation and leadership at the local level are critical for achieving gender equality and building a foundation for sustainable development. In West Africa, while progress has been made towards gender equality and women's empowerment, substantial challenges remain, particularly at the subnational level. Young women are especially underrepresented in politics. Read More

The COP, or the Conference of the Parties, is both important and ongoing, serving as a stark reminder that, globally, we must commit to working in partnership to tackle the existential threat of climate change. Read More

As COP29 gets underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, local and subnational leaders demand urgent multilevel action and access to climate finance at the subnational level. Read More

CLGF was delighted to attend CHOGM 2024 and represent the most important issues to local government. Secretary-General, Ms Lucy Slack, provides an overview of what took place. Read More

Following the recent launch of the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Mayors Challenge, the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) began its support to potential applicants by holding two information webinars on Monday, 28 October. Read More

CLGF is delighted to inform members that, following the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2024) in Apia, Samoa, Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, of the Republic of Ghana, was elected Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Read More