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Top five most-read ICLEI stories in 2024
To wrap up 2024, we delve into the diverse array of stories that proved to be our most popular of the year – five stories that resonated, shaping and informing perspectives on sustainable urban development.
Cities and regions at global events
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A new menu? Bringing stakeholders to the table for urban agrifood systems transformation
From 9 to 11 September 2024, over 100 participants from five continents gathered at FAO headquarters in Rome for the…
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Nurturing a collaborative research and innovation ecosystem to accelerate sustainable urban development
On 18 June, the first day of the ICLEI World Congress 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil, the Global Research &…
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Latin America leading: From ICLEI World Congress 2024 to COP30
Amidst the urgency of global climate action, São Paulo, Brazil, stands out for its dedication to sustainability and for being…
Daring Cities 2024
Daring Cities, co-convened by ICLEI and the Federal City of Bonn, is a global initiative for urban leaders taking on the climate emergency. In 2024, Daring Cities aims to serve as a pivotal platform for advancing multilevel and collective climate action. Focused on fostering collaboration between national and subnational governments, the event explores a holistic and integrated approach to tackling the climate emergency, promoting leadership, knowledge exchange, and the implementation of ambitious climate strategies through a rich agenda of dialogues, workshops, and high-level roundtables throughout 2024.
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No one left behind: Three daring cities embedding equity for sustainable urban development
The Malmö Commitment pledges social equity as the core of sustainable urban development, building a network of pioneer local and…
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Cities and regions step up multilevel climate action momentum at SB60
At the midpoint between COP28 and COP29, the Bonn Climate Talks (SB60), held in Bonn, Germany during these past two…
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Setting up a multilevel COP29: UN High-Level Climate Champions elevate the importance of subnationals and launch COP29 action agenda
As the SBs continue to set the stage for COP29, global city representatives shared concrete examples of multilevel governance and…
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Understanding urban loss: A step toward climate justice
Loss and Damage is a crucial concept in the global climate dialogue, addressing the adverse effects of climate change that…
Nature-based Development in the ICLEI network
Nature-based development protects and enhances the biodiversity and ecosystems in and around our cities, which underpin key aspects of our local economies and upon which we depend for the well-being and resilience of our communities. Healthy local environments are prioritized in policy and planning, and jurisdictions pursue economic opportunities based on nature and ecosystem services. Nature-based development seeks out blue and green infrastructure options and promotes green zones to reconnect and engage with nature in our urban world. In October, local and regional governments will gather at the 8th Summit for Subnational Governments and Cities, an official parallel event to Biodiversity COP16, in Cali, Colombia, to elevate their voices, ensuring that strong action is taken to create vibrant cities and regions, where people and biodiversity can thrive.
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Can you build an investment-ready climate project?
How can we build capacity for local and regional officials to access diverse funding sources for climate adaptation and mitigation…
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Nairobi meetings acknowledge key role of subnational governments in tackling biodiversity loss
Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) advanced a global plan at the fourth Open Ended Working Group…
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Learning to live with water scarcity
Ingrid Coetzee, Director of Biodiversity, Nature and Health for ICLEI Africa, recently shared her expertise with the international broadcaster Deutsche…
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The Coastal City of the Future
This blog was written by Rasmus Fredriksson, project manager, Environmental Department, City of Malmö Malmö is a coastal city with…
ICLEI World Congress 2024
Every three years, ICLEI hosts the ICLEI World Congress to showcase how cities, towns and regions across our network are advancing sustainable urban development worldwide. The Congress connects local and regional governments with their peers and strategic partners, and provides a platform for discussions that will inform and enhance their work.
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ICLEI World Congress 2024: THE global gathering for sustainable urban development
The ICLEI World Congress 2024 in São Paulo gathered over 1,500 attendees, including more than 100 mayors, to advance sustainable…
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Cities can bring CHAMP to life
During the ICLEI World Congress 2024 closing plenary on 21 June, Katja Dörner, Mayor of Bonn, Germany, and chair of…
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Amazonian cities, unique and irreplaceable: Making the urban amazon visible
Amazonian cities are diverse in opportunities and needs. The region’s biodiversity is amongst the world’s most important but its cities’…
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Navigating our changing world: Insights on local urban climate action
In a world increasingly shaped by the climate emergency, cities are stepping into the forefront of resilience and sustainability efforts.…
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From talks to action: This is how São Paulo celebrates World Environment Day
On 5 June 2024, Mayor Ricardo Nunes announced a package of concrete actions to enhance sustainability in São Paulo. Among…