July 16, 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.
July 15, 2024
Building on the unprecedented COP28's multilevel action momentum and with the upcoming COP16 and COP29 by year-end, cities and regions have an actual window of opportunity to amplify their voices in the global climate discussions. At the ICLEI World Congress 2024 plenary, “From Global to Local to Global: Shaping the Future of Sustainability,” mayors and climate leaders emphasized that now is the time for local and regional governments to push for unified, cross-government action to achieve the urgently needed transformations toward a sustainable world.
July 15, 2024
During the ICLEI World Congress 2024 closing plenary on 21 June, Katja Dörner, Mayor of Bonn, Germany, and chair of the Climate Action Governance Portfolio for the ICLEI Global Executive Committee, called on urban leaders to proactively engage with their national governments and local government associations to enhance NDCs by 2025 and support CHAMP. National associations of local governments – under the leadership of ICLEI governance Members - in Germany, Brazil, and the U.S. have pledged to CHAMP, pioneering a global movement to push for stronger local involvement in national climate plans.
July 15, 2024
This piece was written by Anna Aaen, Deputy Mayor, City of Aalborg, Denmark, following the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial hosted by the city of Elsinore on 21-22 March 2024. It is a wonderful feeling to leave a meeting filled with energy and motivation. And it is even better when the meeting’s agenda is both significant and challenging – namely, global climate action at the local level.
June 24, 2024
From June 18 to 21, over 1,500 global attendees converged in São Paulo, Brazil, to celebrate the vital role of international networks in connecting cities, towns, regions, and communities. During the Congress' closing plenary, ICLEI leaders underscored the power of collaboration and knowledge exchange in advancing local sustainability efforts and tackling shared challenges, propelling the much-needed global transformations.
June 21, 2024
Amazonian cities are diverse in opportunities and needs. The region’s biodiversity is amongst the world’s most important but its cities’ sustainability challenges are less well-known. These jurisdictions require financial support and capacity building to create sustainable, conservation-oriented, equitable, nature-based spaces with circular development. At the ICLEI World Congress, mayors from this region convened to amplify the voices of these unique cities.
June 21, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of nature in urban environments, providing solace and a sense of well-being during lockdowns. At the ICLEI World Congress, local and subnational governments, alongside WHO experts and NGOs, discussed the potential of Nature-based Solutions to address biodiversity loss and climate change while enhancing urban health.
June 20, 2024
Digital tools increasingly play a role for cities as they design strategies to combat climate change. Learn how cities around the world are leveraging AI and technology is crucial for building sustainable and resilient urban environments.
June 20, 2024
In a world increasingly shaped by the climate emergency, cities are stepping into the forefront of resilience and sustainability efforts. During the ICLEI World Congress’ plenary “Our Changing World,” ICLEI Members and experts discussed how cities can leverage local initiatives to drive global impact, emphasizing the urgency of integrated approaches to mitigate environmental risks and build climate-resilient communities worldwide.
June 20, 2024
Integrating equity into climate mitigation is essential for creating sustainable cities that serve all residents, particularly marginalized communities. Initiatives like the INCLU:DE project and the Malmö Commitment on Inclusive and Equitable Communities exemplify successful strategies, promoting inclusive planning, inner-city collaboration, and equity-based methodologies.
June 20, 2024
Water challenges often exacerbate social inequalities. Examples from São Paulo, Puducherry, and Boulder showcase innovative practices such as data-driven decision-making, valuing natural water storage, and community engagement in water management.
June 20, 2024
Urban areas can restore ecosystems and improve residents' well-being. Cities like São Paulo, Puducherry, and Austin showcased innovative strategies for urban resilience and economic growth, proving that systemic change for a sustainable future is possible.
July 8, 2024
Nestled in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, Overstrand Local Municipality is a relatively small coastal municipality spanning 1...
June 24, 2024
Del 18 al 21 de junio, más de 1.500 asistentes de todo el mundo se reunieron en São Paulo, Brasil, para celebrar el papel vital de las redes internacionales en la conexión de ciudades, pueblos, regiones y comunidades. Durante la sesión plenaria de clausura del Congreso, los líderes de ICLEI subrayaron el poder de la colaboración y el intercambio de conocimientos para avanzar en los esfuerzos locales de sostenibilidad y hacer frente a los desafíos compartidos, impulsando las transformaciones globales tan necesarias.
June 24, 2024
De 18 a 21 de junho, mais de 1.500 participantes globais se reuniram em São Paulo, Brasil, para celebrar o papel vital das redes internacionais na conexão de cidades, vilas, regiões e comunidades. Durante a plenária de encerramento do Congresso, os líderes do ICLEI enfatizaram o poder da colaboração e da troca de conhecimentos no avanço dos esforços locais de sustentabilidade e no enfrentamento de desafios compartilhados, impulsionando as transformações globais tão necessárias.
June 24, 2024
(Este artigo foi traduzido via software) O desenvolvimento urbano está em uma encruzilhada. Cidades de todo o mundo estão enfrentando...
June 24, 2024
(Este artículo ha sido traducido mediante software) El desarrollo urbano se encuentra en una encrucijada. Ciudades de todo el mundo...
June 23, 2024
Urban development is at a crossroads. Cities around the world are grappling with challenges ranging from climate resilience to digital transformation, social cohesion, and sustainable economic growth. During the ICLEI 2024 World Congress, several sessions addressed these pressing issues through interactive discussions and expert-led panels. This blog highlights three key sessions that provide invaluable insights for government officials, policymakers, urban planners, and other stakeholders.
June 23, 2024
(Este artículo ha sido traducido mediante software) Los actos de participación innovadores pueden fomentar un diálogo significativo y transformar las...
June 23, 2024
(Este artigo foi traduzido via software) Eventos inovadores de engajamento podem promover um diálogo significativo e transformar as necessidades da...
June 23, 2024
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.
June 23, 2024
(Este artigo foi traduzido via software) A criatividade é uma ferramenta poderosa e necessária para promover mudanças sustentáveis e facilitar...
June 21, 2024
(Este artículo se ha traducido mediante software) La creatividad es una herramienta poderosa y necesaria para impulsar el cambio sostenible...
June 21, 2024
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.
June 21, 2024
(Este artículo ha sido traducido mediante software) Las megaciudades son el resultado de procesos de urbanización en curso. Una megaciudad...
June 21, 2024
(Este artigo foi traduzido via software) As megacidades são o resultado de processos de urbanização em andamento. Uma megacidade é...
June 21, 2024
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.
June 21, 2024
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.
June 21, 2024
Colocar as pessoas no centro das políticas de desenvolvimento é fundamental para um progresso eficaz e sustentável, especialmente no contexto das disparidades econômicas e políticas globais que prevalecem em muitos países do Sul Global.
June 21, 2024
Placing people at the heart of development policies is crucial, especially in the Global South. In this panel, leaders discussed balancing human rights, biodiversity, and resilience amid urbanization and climate change.
June 21, 2024
As cidades amazônicas são diversas em termos de oportunidades e necessidades. A biodiversidade da região está entre as mais importantes do mundo, mas os desafios de sustentabilidade de suas cidades são menos conhecidos. Essas jurisdições precisam de apoio financeiro e capacitação para criar espaços sustentáveis, orientados para a conservação, equitativos e baseados na natureza com desenvolvimento circular. No Congresso Mundial ICLEI, os prefeitos dessa região se reuniram para amplificar as vozes dessas cidades únicas.
June 21, 2024
Las ciudades amazónicas son diversas en oportunidades y necesidades. La biodiversidad de la región es una de las más importantes del mundo, pero los retos de sostenibilidad de sus ciudades son menos conocidos. Estas juridicciones necesitan apoyo financiero y desarrollo de capacidades para crear espacios sostenibles, orientados a la conservación, equitativos, basados en la naturaleza y con un desarrollo circular. En el Congreso Mundial de ICLEI, alcaldes de esta región se reunieron para amplificar las voces de estas ciudades únicas.
June 21, 2024
(Este artigo foi traduzido via software) A 8ª Cúpula para Governos e Cidades Subnacionais, um evento oficial paralelo à COP16...
June 21, 2024
(Este artículo ha sido traducido vía software) La 8ª Cumbre para Gobiernos y Ciudades Subnacionales, un evento oficial paralelo a...
June 21, 2024
(Este blog ha sido traducido por software) Una de las lecciones clave de la pandemia mundial de COVID 19 fue...
June 21, 2024
(Este blog foi traduzido por software) Uma das principais lições da pandemia global da COVID 19 foi o valor da...
June 20, 2024
“Cada individuo debe tener las mismas oportunidades para prosperar” – Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh, Alcaldesa de Malmö, Suecia y Presidenta de...
June 20, 2024
“Todo indivíduo deve ter a mesma oportunidade de prosperar” – Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh, prefeita de Malmö, Suécia e presidente do...