Dunedin, New Zealand has divested from fossil fuels – here is why and how
This blog post was written by Ana Marques, Low Carbon Cities Senior Officer at ICLEI World Secretariat. In April 2015,…
Protecting our water sources brings a wealth of benefits
By Andrea Erickson, Managing Director, Water Security The journey of our water from source to tap is long, and not…
Cities are making a difference in the transition to renewable energy
With the Paris Agreement, world leaders have mandated net zero greenhouse gas emissions to be reached in the second half…
Shifting towards resilient urban development
The Paris Agreement establishes a clear goal: to keep the global temperature rise well below 2 degrees Celsius, with the…
Inequality in cities: an issue at the heart of our New Urban Agenda
Cities have the responsibility to manage many aspects of urban life, from the provision of basic services and job creation…
The million steps to sustainability
While Gothenburg, Sweden issues green bonds to finance sustainability projects, Almada, Portugal creates community gardens that allow citizens to grow…
Local governments: a united global force for climate action
Local governments show consistently strong leadership in mitigating and coping with the effects of climate change. They are taking action…
When cities and towns unite: the Seoul Communiqué for global climate action
The second day of the Seoul Mayors Forum on Climate Change got underway with focused discussions on critical tools cities need to…
When cities push for greater global climate ambitions
The Seoul Mayors Forum on Climate Change opened on September 1 in the capital of the Republic of Korea, gathering…
Climate action in cities: the key to closing the emissions gap and creating resilient communities
Local action is the linchpin of a climate-safe, resilient future in our cities and towns. This week, visionary local leaders…
The New Urban Agenda: an opportunity for cities and nations
From Seberang Perai, Malaysia to Seoul, South Korea, sustainable cities have unique assets. They are home to visionary leaders, skilled…
ICLEI Links: 15 August 2016
Welcome to the latest edition of ICLEI Links, our roundup of sustainability-related news and commentary from around the web! City…