ICLEI CityFood harvest: What we’re bringing to World Food Day

ICLEI CityFood harvest: What we’re bringing to World Food Day

World Food Day, on 16 October, lands with new urgency to work together for better food and a better future. Answer the call to collaborate across governments, sectors, institutions, and communities, our global ICLEI CityFood Program and network cities are advancing actions for healthy people, landscapes, and climate. After all, cities thrive when their food systems do.

In the Pacific, Kiribati enhances food resilience against the tide

In the Pacific, Kiribati enhances food resilience against the tide

Through the IKI-funded Blue-Green Development in Kiribati project, communities in South Tarawa pair local know-how with practical tools to boost food security and strengthen resilience, proving that land-based, nutritious food systems can thrive even in fragile atoll landscapes.

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.