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Leadership, Communication, and Experiential Learning Take Center Stage in ACLP III Hybrid Module 4

BALI, Indonesia – Leadership, communication, and transformational change were central themes in Module 4 of the ASEAN Climate Leadership Programme (ACLP) III, held in a hybrid format for the first time since the program’s inception in 2020. The onsite session, held on 23-25 April 2025, combined on-site activities in Bali with virtual participation to enhance …

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Exploring Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Climate-Smart Agriculture: Inside ACLP III

Participants of the 3rd ASEAN Climate Leadership Programme (ACLP III) explored gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) integration in climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in its third module held on 19-20 March 2025, held virtually. Through lectures and exercises, participants discussed and learned to integrate GESI into decision-making processes to foster a more inclusive and sustainable agricultural …

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Climate-Smart Agriculture: Strengthening Resilience in ASEAN and Beyond

In a rapidly changing climate, ensuring sustainable food systems is more urgent than ever. On 19-20 February 2025, the ASEAN Climate Leadership Program III (ACLP III), through Module 2, provided an overview of the key principles, criteria, guidelines, and protocols for climate-smart agriculture (CSA). The module provided an overview of the key principles, criteria, guidelines, …

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ACLP III Kicks Off: Shaping Climate Leaders in ASEAN

The third run of the ASEAN Climate Leadership Programme (ACLP III) officially started through its opening session and first module lectures held virtually from 22 to 23 January 2025. The 29 official participants representing Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vie Nam were selected out of over a hundred applicants …

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A Warm Welcome to the Climate Leaders!

Welcome and congratulations to the third batch of ASEAN Climate Leadership Programme (ACLP) participants! From January until June 2025, 29 participants from ASEAN Member States are set to begin their leadership journey. They will enhance their skills and insights needed to lead transformative, cross-sectoral actions in agriculture, forestry, rural development, food security, and climate policy …

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Call for Applications: The ASEAN Climate Leadership Programme III

Take advantage of the opportunity to be part of the transformative programme shaping climate leadership and sustainability across ASEAN! Are you a government representative, policymaker, academic, or Civil Society Organisation (CSO) from one of the 10 ASEAN Member States?   Do you work at the national or regional level in agriculture, forestry, rural development, food security, …

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The ASEAN Climate Leadership Programme III Booklet

The continuation of the ASEAN Climate Leadership Programme (ACLP) legacy is in building the capacity of ASEAN Member States and strengthening the coordination role of ASEAN to be able to contribute to international and national climate-policy processes in the context of climate-smart agriculture adaptation and practices. The ACLP III will be implemented in 2025 with …

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Enhancing Leadership Skills to Strengthen Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience in ASEAN

The ASEAN Climate Leadership Programme (ACLP) is set to launch its third iteration in mid-2024, focusing on strengthening regional climate change policy and action. This initiative, a collaborative effort of ASEAN AgriTrade project and the ASEAN EU-German Climate Action Programme (CAP), is funded by the German Government (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ. ACLP III aims …

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ACLP Alumni Continues to Promote CSA for Food Security in the ASEAN Region

The ASEAN Climate Leadership Programme (ACLP) continues to gain momentum. Alumni from the 2020 and 2021 classes reconvened virtually on 7 September 2023, discussing their ongoing leadership endeavours, and delving into the theme of “Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) for Food Security.” Continue to Promote CSA Practices  The ACLP alumni, consisting of professionals from the ASEAN …

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(Save the Date) the ACLP Virtual Alumni Gathering

Mark your calendars for an occasion. We are excited to bring the ASEAN Climate Leadership Programme (ACLP) classes of 2020 and 2021, where we can reignite our dedication to climate action. Our central theme for this session will revolve around “Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices to enhance NDCs on the pathway towards Net-Zero.” Agriculture plays a …

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