Cities are integral to creating a climate-smart future. On-going rapid urbanisation in the Commonwealth, coupled with the increasing pressures on urban communities generated by extreme weather and changing weather patterns, mean that successful cities must plan for a climate resilient future. Read More

A recent publication by UN Habitat entitled Sustainable Urbanisation in Commonwealth Countries provides a 60 page expose, illustrating interventions and progress toward advancing the sustainable urbanisation agenda at a national level. Read More

It is estimated that by 2050, 75% of the worlds population will be living in urban areas, and almost 50% of this growth will happen within Commonwealth cities and human settlements. Read More

This year has been a very busy year for CLGF and its teams across the Commonwealth, with new programmatic work being launched in all regions, and major regional events taking place in the Pacific (the 6th Pacific Urban Forum, held in Suva, Fiji), West Africa and East Africa. Read More

City Diplomacy Lab is holding the last webinar in its second series on Cities and Climate Solutions focusing on waste on Wednesday, 20 December, supported by CLGF. Read More

CLGF has signed a contract with the EU Delegation in Barbados for an initiative entitled Connecting Civil Society and Local Authorities for Sustainable Development through Community Engagement and Enhancing Vocational Education. Read More