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Advancing sustainable urbanisation in the Commonwealth
On 30 March and 2 April, CLGF and its Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative (CSCI) partners convened a Wilton Park dialogue on Advancing sustainable urbanisation: working with Commonwealth countries to build a transformative coalition, with support from both Wilton Park and the FCDO. Read More
The 6th World Forum on Local Economic Development
A spotlight was focused earlier this month on the important theme of local economic development. From 1 to 4 April 2025, the 6th World Forum on Local Economic Development (WFLED) took place in Seville, Spain. Read More
Climate smart farming in Trinidad and Tobago
Agriculture is a major pillar of Caribbean food security, nutrition and human health, but with climate change impacts such as flooding, droughts and periods of extreme heat, the sector will require robust science to inform farming practices. The Commonwealth Local Government Forum has been working with partners to address this situation. Read More
30 years supporting local government across the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth Local Government Forum was delighted to launch our 30th anniversary year on Commonwealth Day 2025. The theme for this years Commonwealth Day - Together We Thrive was very apt. As an organisation we bring together a cross section of key local government stakeholders. Read More
Cities Space: Annual Newsletter 2024 available now
The Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network (CSCN) is pleased to publish the Cities Space: Annual Newsletter 2024, which offers a comprehensive look at the activities of the CSCN and its work in advancing sustainable urbanisation across the Commonwealth in 2024. Read More
Learning lessons from a successful project in the Pacific
In the heart of the Pacific, communities are coming together to build a future rooted in resilience, sustainability, and shared learning. This initiative, drawing from past CLGF projects in Kiribati, Tuvalu, and Samoa, is more than just an exchange of ideasits a movement towards stronger, self-sufficient communities. Read More
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