‘Collective, local action for global impact’: Del Carmen’s SDG success story
This piece was written by Alfredo Coro, Mayor of Del Carmen, Philippines and chair of ICLEI’s Global Biodiversity Portfolio, and…
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 the host of the ICLEI World Congress in June 2024, to advance environmental goals and foster international cooperation. The city’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is evident through initiatives like expanding bus lanes, transitioning to a greener bus fleet, promoting urban agriculture, and enhancing green spaces to improve air quality, food security, and urban biodiversity.
Fort Collins’ sustainability journey: A testament to holistic nature conservation
Fort Collins, Colorado, stands as a beacon of exemplary sustainability efforts, particularly evident in its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal…
City food procurement is an investment in our planet
This piece was written by Kate MacKenzie, Executive Director at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy, and…
(Circular) cities at the forefront: Insights from UrbanShift’s Latin America Forum
As the world shapes the framework for the “Global Plastic Treaty,” the urgency to address plastic pollution has never been more pronounced, with completion aimed by the end of 2024. Regional initiatives like the UrbanShift Latin America Forum in Belém, Brazil, highlight how local actions and policies can align with global efforts to foster sustainable urban development.
Latin American cities rally in unprecedented line-up of events as UN cancels regional climate week
The cancellation of this year’s UN Regional Climate Weeks, raised concerns about the regional dimensions at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Contrasting this, local and regional governments in Latin America are advancing their own ‘regional dialogues,’ with Belém, Brazil, emerging as a key hub for climate discussions and preparations for a successful COP30.
Cities and regions at UN’s Environment Assembly: Safeguarding environmental integrity of global sustainability through multilevel action
At the recent sixth United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, resolutions shaped the strategic direction of global environmental policy…
World Water Day calls for building peaceful, inclusive futures
Gender-inclusive, multilevel, and cross-boundary water governance approaches are ever more crucial for achieving peace and safety. Such approaches can improve…
What is the progress on the Global Plastic Treaty and how it could impact subnational governments
2023 has been a year of tremendous progress for Circular Development, but we have a lot more work that needs…
Launch of Tokyo-NbS Action
Written by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Environment. (translation by ICLEI Japan) Nature-based solutions (NbS) are one of…
Fair public financing: German cities push forward with attempts to make subsidy schemes more equitable
This piece was written by Olga Horn, Senior Officer, ICLEI World Secretariat & Daniel Botha, Expert Justice, Equity and Democracy,…
Top 10 global sustainability events not to miss in 2024
In 2024, the global climate agenda is at a pivotal point following COP28, which marked the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era and highlighted the need to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030. This year is poised to be a ‘super year’ for sustainability, with six major UN events converging and local and regional governments playing a critical role in advancing the global sustainability agenda amidst unprecedented climate challenges.