Local government and communities are on the frontline when it comes to the damaging impact of climate change. They must also be at the heart of the solutions and actions to create resilience and ensure preparedness. With this in mind, CLGF will be at COP26 to ensure the voice of Commonwealth local government is heard. Read More

Another boost for Commonwealth women in local government, as Ms Gertrude Rose Gamwera is appointed Secretary-General of the East Africa Local Governments Association. Read More

Kigali provided the setting for a gathering of prominent local government decision-makers from across East Africa in the first week of October in the framework of the East African Local Government Forum (EALGF) and saw Rwanda hand over the chair of the Forum to Tanzania Read More

CLGF is pleased to announce the launch of the launch of the Rapid Planning Toolkit Introductory Course. Read More

As the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) approaches, CLGF has been working with several partners to organise an associated event - Urban Informality and Inequality: a global call for climate justice - to ensure that the voice and concerns of local government are heard. check out the flyer and register Read More

What better way to ensure the sustainability of our future, than to ensure we involve and hear the views of our youth in decision-making. Read More