Who gets to move? Cities driving mobility that works for everyone

Who gets to move? Cities driving mobility that works for everyone

From uneven sidewalks and distant bus stops to unsafe, costly rides, mobility gaps are an everyday reality. Cities in the Malmö Commitment, ICLEI’s global network on prioritizing equity in sustainable development, are removing barriers with equity-led, people-centered approaches that make moving safer and easier for all.

Rate this sidewalk: How community mapping turns walks into actionable data

Rate this sidewalk: How community mapping turns walks into actionable data

In Quezon City and Pasig City, Philippines, the SPARK Project centers on a participatory approach with community volunteers using a digital walkability app to review their own streets -rating sidewalks, crossings, and intersections- to share firsthand insights on how to make their neighborhoods safer and more walkable.

A new framework for rethinking urban climate action ahead of upcoming IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change

A new framework for rethinking urban climate action ahead of upcoming IPCC Special Report on Cities and Climate Change

A new paper highlights gaps in urban climate research and sets out a roadmap to accelerate ecological transitions. Its insights will help shape the upcoming IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities and drive a new era of data and community-driven multilevel climate governance.

Building livable cities starts with water resilience

Building livable cities starts with water resilience

Water is a “blue thread” connecting human rights, the SDGs, and the three Rio Conventions on climate, biodiversity, and land. Embedding water resilience into urban planning is not optional; it is essential for climate-smart, inclusive, and livable cities, and local and regional governments are already delivering. Explore how we are supporting them to step up to the challenge and scale their impact.

The role of Youth Councils in Brazilian local governance and how cities can unlock their potential

The role of Youth Councils in Brazilian local governance and how cities can unlock their potential

This guest op-ed article explores how Youth Councils in Brazil are consolidating themselves as powerful tools for shared governance, co-creation, and accountability in the face of the climate crisis. How can cities unlock their potential to deliver true intergenerational climate justice?

Cities stepping up to the challenge: What climate migration means for local governments

Cities stepping up to the challenge: What climate migration means for local governments

Climate migration is no longer a future threat: It’s a present-day reality, with cities on the frontline of response. From building resilient, inclusive infrastructure to shifting public narratives and planning ahead, local governments have a critical role to play.

Can local climate dialogues really shape national climate action? The Town Hall COP Initiative is trying to prove they can

Can local climate dialogues really shape national climate action? The Town Hall COP Initiative is trying to prove they can

ICLEI’s Town Hall COP Initiative is emerging as a powerful model to make climate action truly locally led, transformation-oriented, and, most importantly, nationally relevant.