Local leaders showcase climate, poverty reduction and partnerships at UN SDGs Forum 2024

Local leaders showcase climate, poverty reduction and partnerships at UN SDGs Forum 2024

ByICLEI Network

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.

Empowering local voices to tackle the climate emergency

Empowering local voices to tackle the climate emergency

ByICLEI Network

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.

The art of impact: How creativity boosts sustainable change

The art of impact: How creativity boosts sustainable change

ByICLEI Network

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.

City of tomorrow: How megacities are pioneering sustainable development solutions

City of tomorrow: How megacities are pioneering sustainable development solutions

ByICLEI Network

Megacities are the result of ongoing urbanization processes. A megacity is a very large urban area with a population exceeding ten million people. Nowadays, there are over 40 such megacities globally, collectively housing more than 9% of the world’s population. The rise of megacities has led to significant environmental impacts, emphasizing the need for more sustainable urban planning and public services.

Centrar los derechos humanos en una adaptación climática equitativa y justa en el Sur Global

Centrar los derechos humanos en una adaptación climática equitativa y justa en el Sur Global

ByICLEI Network

Situar a las personas en el centro de las políticas de desarrollo es crucial para un progreso eficaz y sostenible, especialmente en el contexto de las disparidades económicas y políticas globales que prevalecen en tantos países del Sur Global.