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Launch of the Tokyo nature-based solutions action
Ecosystems & biodiversity Global Advocacy Japan Office Nature-based Development

Launch of the Tokyo nature-based solutions action

ByYuko Hori February 28, 2024June 26, 2025

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.

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Can you build an investment-ready climate project?
Finance Nature-based Development

Can you build an investment-ready climate project?

ByMatteo Bizzotto February 21, 2024June 26, 2025

How can we build capacity for local and regional officials to access diverse funding sources for climate adaptation and mitigation…

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The City of São Paulo is on the move: Driving sustainable public transport
South America Transport & mobility World Congress 2024

The City of São Paulo is on the move: Driving sustainable public transport

ByBarbara Riedemann February 12, 2024June 26, 2025

A wave of sustainable mobility is reshaping urban public transport in Brazil, led by the City of São Paulo’s pioneering…

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CityFood in 2024: What’s cooking?
Food systems Global policy for local planners Procurement

CityFood in 2024: What’s cooking?

ByICLEI Network January 24, 2024June 3, 2025

This piece was written by the ICLEI CityFood team. 2023 marked another big step to further consolidate food as a…

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How can cities become catalysts for climate action innovation?
COP28 Research Transport & mobility

How can cities become catalysts for climate action innovation?

ByBarbara Riedemann December 12, 2023June 3, 2025

Urban innovation is not only about technology; it encompasses policy-making, finance, climate action communication, and even human interaction innovations. Explore…

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Cities’ leadership inspires food and climate action on the global stage
COP28 Food systems Global Advocacy

Cities’ leadership inspires food and climate action on the global stage

ByPeter Defranceschi December 8, 2023June 3, 2025

This blog was written by Peter Defranceschi, Head ICLEI CityFood Program Never before has there been an international climate conference…

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Working together to usher in just and sustainable energy transitions for people and planet
COP28 Energy Zero emission Development

Working together to usher in just and sustainable energy transitions for people and planet

ByICLEI Network December 3, 2023June 26, 2025

Worldwide, national and subnational governments are setting targets and developing policies to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy systems that…

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Transformative roads: Three Brazilian cities toward sustainable transport
COP28 South America Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Transformative roads: Three Brazilian cities toward sustainable transport

ByBarbara Riedemann December 1, 2023June 26, 2025

A wave of sustainable mobility is reshaping urban public transport in Brazil. From São Paulo’s shift to electric buses to…

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Localizing the Global Stocktake: Subnational governments making a global impact on climate change
Global Advocacy Transport & mobility

Localizing the Global Stocktake: Subnational governments making a global impact on climate change

ByBarbara Riedemann November 27, 2023June 3, 2025

Under the #Stocktake4ClimateEmergency banner, 28 cities and regions have staged their local events that officially contribute to the first Global…

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Cities in motion: Celebrating the First World Sustainable Transport Day
Equitable Development Global Advocacy Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Cities in motion: Celebrating the First World Sustainable Transport Day

ByBarbara Riedemann November 25, 2023June 3, 2025

26 November marks the first-ever United Nations World Sustainable Transport Day, promoting sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transport. ICLEI joins this…

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Local Initiatives Leading the Way in Plastic Waste Reduction: Exploring Japan’s Progressive Activities towards INC-3
Japan Office Practical solutions Waste

Local Initiatives Leading the Way in Plastic Waste Reduction: Exploring Japan’s Progressive Activities towards INC-3

ByYuko Hori November 7, 2023February 28, 2026

Co-Authors: Okayama City, Kitakyushu City and Toyama City 1 Background Countries agreed to establish a binding global plastics treaty by…

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Three pillars to empower women in climate and disaster risk financing: Bridging the gender gap
Equitable Development Finance Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Three pillars to empower women in climate and disaster risk financing: Bridging the gender gap

Bynida bilgen October 11, 2023February 28, 2026

“Natural hazards, such as floods, droughts, and earthquakes, are gender-neutral, but their impacts are not.” This statement from the World…

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