Brazil’s LGMA Coordination Group advances multilevel agenda for COP30
On 19 May 2025, ICLEI South America virtually promoted the second Meeting of the National Coordination Group of the Local…
10 reasons to promote urban biodiversity
Urban growth is shrinking natural habitats, but cities also hold the key to reversing biodiversity loss. As epicenters of change, local governments have the power to turn the tide. Here are 10 reasons why they should act now.
Local leaders showcase climate, poverty reduction and partnerships at UN SDGs Forum 2024
From 8 to 17 July in New York City, the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) convened UN Member States and representatives from civil society organizations to follow up and review progress on a subset of the 17 Global Goals, ranging from promoting gender equality to preserving biodiversity. ICLEI actively participated in this year’s Forum, which featured key events for cities and regions: The launch of the 8th Edition of the Global Taskforce’s Annual Report and the Local and Regional Governments Forum on the 2030 Agenda.
Small town, big impact: Overstrand Local Municipality’s sustainability initiatives
Nestled in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, Overstrand Local Municipality is a relatively small coastal municipality spanning 1…
Potenciar las voces locales para hacer frente a la emergencia climática
(Este artículo ha sido traducido mediante software) Los actos de participación innovadores pueden fomentar un diálogo significativo y transformar las…
Capacitando vozes locais para enfrentar a emergência climática
(Este artigo foi traduzido via software) Eventos inovadores de engajamento podem promover um diálogo significativo e transformar as necessidades da…
Empowering local voices to tackle the climate emergency
To truly empower local people, community needs must be incorporated into policy, ideally using familiar language to communicate climate action and involving diverse groups in decision-making processes. Examples from cities like Baltimore, Glasgow, Lusaka, Rosario, and Baguio demonstrated the benefits of local stocktakes and continuous dialogue.
A arte do impacto: como a criatividade impulsiona a mudança sustentável
(Este artigo foi traduzido via software) A criatividade é uma ferramenta poderosa e necessária para promover mudanças sustentáveis e facilitar…
El arte del impacto: cómo la creatividad impulsa el cambio sostenible
(Este artículo se ha traducido mediante software) La creatividad es una herramienta poderosa y necesaria para impulsar el cambio sostenible…
The art of impact: How creativity boosts sustainable change
This interactive session showcased how creativity can enhance project design, build trust, and improve outcomes. From illustrated maps to promote nature-based solutions in Colombia, to the integration of art and policy to envision sustainable cities, to photos that portray community perspectives, creativity is a vital tool for driving sustainable change and fostering community engagement.
La ciudad del mañana: Cómo las megaciudades son pioneras en soluciones de desarrollo sostenible
(Este artículo ha sido traducido mediante software) Las megaciudades son el resultado de procesos de urbanización en curso. Una megaciudad…
A cidade do futuro: Como as megacidades são pioneiras em soluções de desenvolvimento sustentável
(Este artigo foi traduzido via software) As megacidades são o resultado de processos de urbanização em andamento. Uma megacidade é…
