Climate Resilient and Inclusive Cities

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The recent Saka Alir Water Recycling Unit launch by UCLG ASPAC in collaboration with the Provincial Government of DKI Jakarta highlights how cities can turn wastewater into a resource, which is aligned with #CRICProject's vision on championing low-carbon, climate-resilient approaches in cities. #CityForAll Read the story: resilient-cities.com/uclg-aspac-wat…

As part of CRIF 2025, CRIC pilot cities visited Banyumas to learn from its integrated, community-driven waste system. - 80% waste diverted from landfill - RDF, compost, and roof tiles from waste - BLE: a facility & education centre - Apps: Jeknyong & Salinmas for source separation - Incentives for KSMs to recycle more Banyumas shows how innovation, political will, and citizen participation can turn waste into a driver of urban resilience. #CityForAll #Insight4Leaders

Session 4b of CRIF 2025 involved UCLG ASPAC and Indonesia's Ministry of Home Affairs through a strategic meeting that aims to align national priorities with local government action. From inclusive governance to #climateresilience, the session showcased the importance of collaboration in achieving the #SDGs. Highlights included the introduction of UCLG ASPAC’s draft Manifesto 2026–2030, and local governments such as Samarinda and Balikpapan sharing their experiences on city diplomacy, strategic planning, and cooperation. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal #Insight4Leaders

How are Indonesian cities turning local innovation into lasting resilience? In Session 4a of CRIF 2025, mayors, planners, architects, and grassroots leaders shared inspiring practices: Cirebon’s spatial reform ROOH’s co-designed housing FSM-Aman’s Water Recycling Unit Jakarta’s coastal & low-carbon planning Banyumas’ community-led waste innovation Therefore, this session made it clear that climate resilience is strongest when rooted in local experience and scaled through shared learning. #4BetterLocal #CityForAll #Insight4Leaders

At Session 3 of CRIF 2025, we takeaway how regional cooperation and community action can lead to resilient cities. Speakers spotlighted how cities can pool resources, scale local innovation, and unlock climate finance through trust, planning, and partnerships. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal #Insight4Leaders

Session 2b at CRIF 2025 explored how city-to-city cooperation can advance climate and SDG goals. Participants were representatives from Indonesian local governments, where discussions revolved around legal guidance, stakeholder mapping, and city branding. Global ties = local impact! #CityForAll #4BetterLocal

Ternate is building a cleaner, greener future. At CRIF 2025, Ternate presented its Climate Action Plan that centres on clean infrastructure and citizen empowerment. Through the construction of thematic waste management sites designed to be clean and odour-free; the city is encouraging waste separation and community pride. Ternate also commits IDR 3 billion annually to fund local environmental initiatives, proving that budget support and citizen trust go hand in hand for climate progress. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal

Ternate showcased its clean and community-driven waste strategy. With IDR 3B/year supporting local initiatives and clean waste collection, sorting facilities, the city shows how infrastructure and behaviour change go hand-in-hand. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal

At CRIF 2025, Mr. Wibi Mataram presented its circular climate strategy. With a 2030 target of reducing 324,000+ tonnes of CO₂e, it’s turning waste into value through maggot farming, TPS3R, and community resilience. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal

Beyond the CRIC project, Banjarmasin continues to leap forward in its journey towards resilience. With floods and droughts increasing, the city is rolling out NUFRep and embedding climate action in its urban governance. Coordination across agencies and localised planning are at the heart of Banjarmasin’s flood and drought response strategy. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal

Vice Mayor Dr. H. Markarius Anwar highlighted Pekanbaru’s multifaceted approach to climate resilience moving forward after the CRIC project. The city is actively planting trees, exploring biogas and waste-to-energy solutions, and pushing for sustainable mobility through electric buses. With significant energy savings from LED installations and future-forward collaborations, Pekanbaru shows that climate action can go hand-in-hand with urban innovation. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal #Insight4Leaders

At CRIF 2025, Cirebon city's climate strategy moving forward focuses on waste and transport. Cirebon’s Climate Strategy: Waste & Transport in Focus Mayor Efendi Edo of Cirebon shared the city’s bold steps in climate action. With 50% of its emissions coming from waste, Cirebon is also working with Australia and GIZ to craft a five-year plan that prioritises waste management and integrates climate goals into the RPJMD. The city is also reforming public transport and addressing vehicle emissions, showing how local leadership, when backed by global collaboration, can drive meaningful change. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal #Insight4Leaders

Mr. Erika Handoko from Bapperida Pangkalpinang shared how CRIC has helped foster inclusive, community-based climate action in the city. Through strengthened local collaboration and public engagement, Pangkalpinang is laying the groundwork for sustained and scalable solutions in adaptation and mitigation. The city’s commitment to awareness, capacity building, and inclusive planning shows how meaningful change starts with empowered communities. #4BetterLocal #Insight4Leaders #CityForAll

Facing floods and rising sea temperatures, Samarinda as a CRIC pilot city is building resilience through inclusive planning and strong data. Mayor Dr. Andi Harun spotlighted key climate actions, from sanitation to long-term city partnerships. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal

Facing floods and rising sea temps, Samarinda is building resilience through inclusive planning and strong data. Mayor Dr. Andi Harun spotlighted key climate actions from sanitation to long-term city partnerships. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal

From solar lighting, mass transit, early warnings, Bandar Lampung is planning smart. During session 2a on CRIC Project's Sustainability Strategies session, Vice Mayor Drs. H. Deddy Amarullah shared how infrastructure, and community risk tools are powering the city's Climate Action Plan. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal

Despite budget limitations, Kupang is stepping up climate action, during the Session 2a on the CRIC Project's sustainability strategies. Vice Mayor Dr. Christian Widodo shared how the city is building decentralised waste systems and empowering citizens with a digital reporting application. With reform on the horizon, Kupang shows how determination and innovation can go hand in hand. #CityForAll #Insight4Leaders

How can resilient infrastructure and smart financing unlock urban climate action? At Session 2, speakers showcased models like crowdfunding, inter-municipal consortia, performance-based transfers, and blended finance; emphasising that local resilience thrives through cooperation, context-aware planning, and tailored financing. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal

Session 1 of #CRIF2025 highlighted the need to align national frameworks with local innovation. Key takeaway: Cities are not just implementers—they are policy innovators. #CityForAll #Insight4Leaders

In the Opening Session, UCLG ASPAC President & Governor of Quirino Province, and Presiden of @ulapnatsec Mr. Dakila Carlo E. Cua the City and Local Government (CLG) Institute; a knowledge hub created to bridge data and decision-making for local governments. “The CLG Institute is our collective answer. We need knowledge that serves cities, not theories that overlook them.” It’s time to turn research into results. #CityForAll #4BetterLocal