ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
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ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development.
This new paper, by the @globaltaskforce.bsky.social and facilitated by @uclg.bsky.social, in partnership with #ICLEI, shows why empowering local and regional governments is essential to accelerating progress towards clean water and sanitation for all. #SDG6 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdd3fajx
Why the IPCC's next report could be a turning point for cities. Prepared by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change @ipcc.bsky.social, the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities could become a major scientific and political resource for urban climate action. 👉 tinyurl.com/3x8apufu
Do you believe there can be no effective climate action without equity and social inclusion? We do. That's why we're looking for a Junior Officer to join ICLEI's Equitable Development team in Bonn, Germany. If you're fluent in German and English apply by 28 August! 🔗 iclei.org/jobs/
📣 Deadline extended! Do you have an innovative solution to enhance urban nature? The City of Kaohsiung is seeking innovative solutions that strengthen urban ecological resilience. Apply by 31 July to pitch your solution in Kaohsiung! iclei.org/kaohsiung-ci...
📣 ICLEI has adopted a Global Position on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, with its global network of more than 2,500 local and regional governments committing to accelerating a fair, resilient and locally led energy transition. 🔗 iclei.org/news/fair-fa...
One session. Everything you need to know to start reporting your climate actions through the CDP-ICLEI Track 2026. If you're new to reporting or looking to strengthen your reporting efforts, join this introductory webinar to get started. 🗓️ 14 July, 14:00 CEST 👩💻 tinyurl.com/bde54zy6
Do you have an innovative solution to enhance urban nature? The City of Kaohsiung is seeking innovative solutions to strengthen urban ecological resilience. Apply by 27 July to join the City-Business Accelerator (CiBiX) in Kaohsiung this September. Learn more 🌳 iclei.org/kaohsiung-ci...
Wrapping up the Bonn Climate Talks: Negotiations at SB64 moved slowly, but local and regional governments continue to demonstrate that climate implementation is already underway. Our latest edition of iNews, ICLEI's global newsletter, is now out. 📨 Read it here: mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
📣 In dieser verantwortungsvollen Position steuern Sie die Finanz-, Rechnungswesen- und Controllingprozesse des World Secretariat und stellen die Einhaltung aller relevanten gesetzlichen, steuerlichen und organisatorischen Anforderungen sicher. Jetzt bewerben! 🖇️ iclei.org/wp-content/u...
The path from commitment to implementation depends on stronger partnerships, deeper multilevel cooperation, and direct support for local action. This was one of the key reflections that emerged from the #DaringCities 2026 Bonn Dialogues this week. @giz.de @bmz.de
Are you attending the #JuneClimateMeetings in Bonn, Germany? Join us for this #DaringCities side event as we explore pathways to mobilize blended finance and scale urban climate action. 📅 12 June at 10:30 CEST 📍 Room Berlin, WCCB More details 🖇️ iclei.org/events/imple...
Today, 2nd June, marks #HeatActionDay – a global call for awareness and action to #BeatTheHeat. Local and regional governments are already rising to the challenge. In this edition of iNews: Lessons from Belém, Brazil and local initiatives as extreme heat becomes the norm. mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
On #HeatActionDay, this timely session explores how cities can better protect residents from rising heat risks. While focused on African urban contexts, the insights shared are equally valuable for cities worldwide seeking to #BeatTheHeat 🗓️ 2 June, 14:00 CEST @africa.iclei.org tinyurl.com/4mnzpbcr
Over the past three years, the INCLU:DE project explored how local governments can make climate action more just and inclusive. We are grateful to the participating cities, the support of Stiftung Mercator GmbH, and the strong partnerships built along the way. 🖇️ sustainablejustcities.eu/include
Join the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities all-Constituency briefing on 28 May! Ahead of the Bonn Climate Talks in June, this session explores what the mid-year UN climate negotiations mean for local and regional governments and how they can engage effectively. 🧑💻 tinyurl.com/4nykmuxk
It's #BiodiversityDay! Under this year's theme, "Acting locally for global impact," we are reminded that the front lines of biodiversity protection are not only in remote rainforests or distant oceans. They are also in our backyards, city parks, and urban waterways. 🖇️ mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
How cities are advancing integrated sustainable urban development. #ICLEI is proud to share the ISUDA report, the official research output of the #UrbanShift initiative, now concluded after 5 years of on-the-ground work in 23 cities across Latin America, Asia & Africa. 👉 tinyurl.com/k9tevzrj
After turning 80 in 2025, the United Nations has entered a new era, with major reforms unfolding simultaneously. With only four years until the 2030 Agenda review, multilevel collaboration and urbanization could determine whether multilateralism delivers or falls short. Read 👉 tinyurl.com/3mjv3z8p
Are you a subnational government or local business with a sustainable infrastructure project in mind? #TAP can help turn your ideas into reality. Learn more about TAP's personalized support and financing options and apply today! 🖇️ tap-potential.org
Join #ICLEI at #ClimateWeekZurich to co-design financeable urban building transitions! Together with ETH Zurich, we invite you to an interactive session exploring how to turn pilot projects into investment-ready, scalable solutions. Register👉 iclei.org/news/from-pi...
2026 is when multilateralism must prove it works. Our latest issue of iNews is now out, featuring how #MultilevelAction and urbanization are key to delivering sustainability. We also mark #EarthDay and #ICLEI Members among the world’s top #ZeroWaste cities. 📫 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
Join us to explore the enabling conditions that allow cities to mobilize financing for #UrbanResilience. Learn from ICLEI’s Urban Infrastructure Insurance Facility (UIIF), which shows how preparedness can unlock innovative finance. 📅 22 April at 10:00 ET | 16:00 CEST 👨💻 Via Zoom: tinyurl.com/a3t856ez
The April Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency bulletin is out! And it brings important updates: 🔹The launch of five Working Groups for 2026–2027 🔹The LGMA submissions to the COP30 Presidency Roadmaps Read these and all the updates now 📬 mailchi.mp/iclei/lgma-c...
Across Europe, the eight city-regions participating in #FoodCLIC are testing new ideas in the everyday spaces where food systems materialize: Neighborhoods, markets, and institutions that feed their communities. Read our blog to find out how 👉 foodclic.eu/news/plans-p...
The first Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) all-Constituency briefing reflected on what COP30 in Belém, Brazil, means for the road to COP31. Missed the sessions? (Re)watch the recordings and access the presentation slides 👉 mailchi.mp/iclei/lgma-t...
The April edition of the ICLEI Circulars Newsletter is out now, and it’s packed with real-world solutions, resources, and job opportunities to drive #CircularDevelopment forward. Read now 📥 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/ic...
What if the walls in your neighborhood asked you what you eat? Through the #AfriFOODlinks project, artists and communities in 20 cities across Africa and Europe are using public art to explore how urban food systems shape our lives. Read via @africa.iclei.org 🍎 afrifoodlinks.org/what-if-the-...
Equity cannot remain a principle on paper. It needs to be visible in how cities plan, measure, and act. Explore five key considerations for developing equity indicators that help local and regional governments address inequities. 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/developing-e...
Ready to move beyond adaptation and rethink what climate resilience really looks like? Join the conversation at #EURESFO26 to exchange strategies, challenge approaches, and shape the future of #UrbanResilience across Europe. Secure your spot 👉 urbanresilienceforum.eu