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The sustainable urbanisation agenda in action
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
Kumasi, Ghana: urban innovations bootcamp
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
Secretary-General's end of year message
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
Cities and climate solutions focusing on waste
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
Supporting inclusivity in the Caribbean
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
Register for online event to access EU technical assistance
As part of its ongoing reflection on how to continue to support local government, the European Union has recently opened its TAIEX instrument to ministries of local government, cities and councils. Read More
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