Enhancing local climate action: Moving toward greater and greener resilience
This blog post was written by Dewi Sari and Kanak Gokarn with contributions from the Resilient Development and Sustainable Energy…
TUMI E-Bus Mission aims to electrify public transit across the Global South
Main photo: [Left to right] Rohan Modi, advisor for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ); Tu My Tran, Head of…
How an Alliance has provided a much needed boost in equity-focused knowledge sharing for industrial cities
Created four years ago as a platform for industrial cities to exchange knowledge and best practices towards a green and…
Urban farming – a growing trend in Malmö
Urban farmers are becoming more numerous in Malmö and they deliver fresh food with minimal climate impact to both restaurants…
The resilient park that never will be finished
A big, new park in the Malmö area, Hyllie, focuses on stormwater, ecosystem services and social sustainability and is constantly…
How science will keep 1.5°C alive for your city
As national and regional governments grapple to “keep 1.5°C alive” with updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), science-based climate targets offer local governments a clear path towards effective climate mitigation.
Bringing the Urban World to the peace and sustainability track: The power of G100,000+
“We cannot solve problems, by using the same kind of thinking we used when creating them” – Albert Einstein …
ICLEI STATEMENT: War in Ukraine
This statement is endorsed by the ICLEI President and ICLEI’s Global Executive Committee War is the most unsustainable act of…
Release: Strong urban alliance formed to accompany the German G7 Presidency
(24 February 2022) The Association of German Cities (Deutscher Städtetag), the Global Parliament of Mayors and ICLEI have launched a…
Building flood resilience – together
In 2014, the city of Malmö experienced extreme precipitation, causing widespread damage and big financial losses. Now, the city is…
Global commitments, local opportunities: What will 2022 bring for cities?
As local governments assess their agendas for 2022 onwards, including understanding their territories’ contributions to national climate commitments, climate action…
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Mussels Farming: The path to cleaner water in Öresund
In Öresund, beneath the surface of the sea, hides northern Europe’s largest mussel bed. This 75 square kilometer area is…