Local action to drive sustainable tourism for the communities and nature
How can we ensure tourism not only thrives but also helps protect our planet?
Climate adaptation Ecosystems & biodiversity Mexico, Central America & the Caribbean Oceania Resource access Resource security Southeast Asia Water
Five reasons why oceans are important to cities and why cities are important for our oceans
Local and regional governments are paying attention to the multilateral oceans agenda because of the myriad ways life in coastal cities, towns and regions depends on the health and sustainability of our oceans.
10 reasons to promote urban biodiversity
Urban growth is shrinking natural habitats, but cities also hold the key to reversing biodiversity loss. As epicenters of change, local governments have the power to turn the tide. Here are 10 reasons why they should act now.
Measuring urban biodiversity progress and impact: From global frameworks to local tools
With platforms like CitiesWithNature, the Berlin Urban Nature Pact, and metrics like the 3-30-300 rule, local and subnational governments are now better equipped than ever to track their impact and drive systemic change, proving that the path to a nature-positive future starts on the ground.
Nurturing community and planetary well-being
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of nature in urban environments, providing solace and a sense of well-being during lockdowns. At the ICLEI World Congress, local and subnational governments, alongside WHO experts and NGOs, discussed the potential of Nature-based Solutions to address biodiversity loss and climate change while enhancing urban health.
Greening our urban tapestry: Collaboration and solutions for nature and biodiversity
Urban areas can restore ecosystems and improve residents’ well-being. Cities like São Paulo, Puducherry, and Austin showcased innovative strategies for urban resilience and economic growth, proving that systemic change for a sustainable future is possible.
Launch of the Tokyo nature-based solutions action
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are one of several targets in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted at the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biodiversity held in December 2022.
Nairobi meetings acknowledge key role of subnational governments in tackling biodiversity loss
Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) advanced a global plan at the fourth Open Ended Working Group…
Learning to live with water scarcity
Ingrid Coetzee, Director of Biodiversity, Nature and Health for ICLEI Africa, recently shared her expertise with the international broadcaster Deutsche…
Climate adaptation Climate mitigation Ecosystems & biodiversity Europe Nature-based Development Resilient Development
The coastal city of the future
Malmö’s sea and coast have a great untapped potential that the city can develop and benefit from. A lot is already being done – but the city can and must do even more.
Circular Development Ecosystems & biodiversity Europe Nature-based Development North America South Asia
How circular cities protect biodiversity
With urban areas acting as the consumption centers of our world’s resources, local governments play an important role in this transformation. In fact, they are in a unique position to drive, catalyze and enable circular economy interventions in support of biodiversity protection and regeneration. Critically, cities are also dependent on biodiversity for sustaining the social, economic and environmental well-being of their residents which makes it all the more important for them to be at the forefront of the circular transition.
Advocacy & diplomacy Circular Development Ecosystems & biodiversity Global Events Nature-based Development
Nature and circular development drive UNEA5’s Cities and Regions Summit
Nature and its services are the greatest resources local and regional governments have to mitigate the current climate emergency and…