ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 1,750 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 100+ countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development. Our Members and team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability.

ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat (ICLEI SEAS), based in Manila, Philippines, currently serves ICLEI Members in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Established in 1999, ICLEI SEAS began its work in the region with the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) campaign in the Philippines, which was expanded to Thailand and Indonesia in 2002. Since then, ICLEI Membership has grown rapidly in these three countries, leading to the establishment of the Indonesia Office in 2013 and adding Malaysia into the fold in 2014. In 2016, ICLEI SEAS started its presence in Vietnam and Laos. 

ICLEI SEAS assists Member local governments by designing, promoting, and drawing external support for programs and campaigns that develop local resiliency and sustainability. We enter partnerships in order to build a regional and national policy environment that strengthens local governments and promotes local sustainability. We bring local government leaders together with experts, industry leaders, academics, and national international agencies for exchanges on potential solutions to a wide range of urban challenges.

Over the past years, ICLEI SEAS has gained recognition for its efforts in empowering cities in Southeast Asia. It continues to inspire local action for regional and global sustainability.