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Author: Gino Van Begin

Gino Van Begin has been the distinguished Secretary General of ICLEI since 2013. Before that, he served as ICLEI Regional Director for Europe and as Deputy Secretary General. He has ensured ICLEI performs as a responsible, forward-looking, not-for-profit local and regional government organization serving its Members worldwide. Gino Van Begin graduated with a law degree from the University of Brussels and speaks Dutch, French, English, German and Russian.
Sustainability and Local Governments in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 Response Exploring issues that matter

Sustainability and Local Governments in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

ByGino Van Begin July 29, 2020August 4, 2021

Photo credit: The Paris Photographer The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the fragile economic, social and environmental underpinnings of our…

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ICLEI’s take on what to expect in 2018: The year for a reality check
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ICLEI’s take on what to expect in 2018: The year for a reality check

ByGino Van Begin January 18, 2018November 6, 2019

Last year ended with a sense that the momentum on sustainable development is durable. It was a hard blow when…

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Local governments: a united global force for climate action
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Local governments: a united global force for climate action

ByGino Van Begin September 5, 2016December 8, 2016

Local governments show consistently strong leadership in mitigating and coping with the effects of climate change. They are taking action…

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The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy: the next frontier for cities and towns leading the way
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The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy: the next frontier for cities and towns leading the way

ByGino Van Begin June 23, 2016December 8, 2016

By Mark Watts, Executive Director, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group & Gino Van Begin, Secretary General, ICLEI – Local Governments…

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3 Days to the World Congress: 5 Things to Look Forward To
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3 Days to the World Congress: 5 Things to Look Forward To

ByGino Van Begin April 5, 2015April 2, 2015

The World Congress 2015 is nearly upon us, with participants from all over the world ready to talk about how…

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Cities will lead the fight against climate change at the ICLEI World Congress 2015
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Cities will lead the fight against climate change at the ICLEI World Congress 2015

ByGino Van Begin February 11, 2015July 13, 2015

Over the last 15-20 years, national governments have been struggling to reach a consensus on the action that is required…

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