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

CLGF, in partnership with the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), has been implementing the NALAG Polycrises Project: Empowering Women and Youth in Local Governance and Climate Resilience through Economic Development and Capacity Building in Ghana. Commissioned by the European Union with a budget of EUR 80,000, this 12-month initiative targets local authorities in the Central and Eastern Regions, aiming to strengthen responsive, inclusive and economically resilient local governance systems capable of navigating the polycrisis era. Read More

On July 28-29, under the theme 'Resetting Ghanas Urban Future: Thinking Nationally and Taking Local Actions for Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable Cities, the ninth session of Ghana Urban Forum (GUF) was successfully convened in Accra, Ghana. 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