Building capacity to embed gender equality and social inclusion in climate action

Building capacity to embed gender equality and social inclusion in climate action

Through several projects, ICLEI supports cities in applying the Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) approach to climate action by providing capacity-building, technical guidance, and multi-stakeholder engagement to help address inequalities and ensure climate planning and policies are inclusive by design.

How community partnerships in Kaohsiung and Bonn support a just transition

How community partnerships in Kaohsiung and Bonn support a just transition

From rural mobility services to neighborhood climate hubs, these cities — on the island of Taiwan and in Germany — show how climate action designed with local organizations can improve daily life, deliver social benefits, and advance climate goals.

Eight signs 2026 isn’t business as usual for urban sustainability agendas

Eight signs 2026 isn’t business as usual for urban sustainability agendas

For better or worse, the year ahead brings a mix of reforms, political shifts and global milestones that will shape how urban sustainability agendas are governed and delivered. Here’s what local and regional governments should be on the lookout for this year.

Reclaiming streets for people: Lessons from the SPARK project in the Philippines

Reclaiming streets for people: Lessons from the SPARK project in the Philippines

Owning a car is a common aspiration for many Filipinos. But they also believe their cities can be more walking- and cycling-friendly in the future. The SPARK project helped turn that vision into action in Quezon City and Pasig City through tactical urbanism interventions that made streets safer and more accessible for active mobility.

Seoul’s clean energy revolution is happening underground

Seoul’s clean energy revolution is happening underground

Seoul is finding clean energy where most cities don’t look: Underground geothermal power, sewage-to-electricity systems, and solar built into windows, walls, and façades. With little land to spare, Seoul is proving that climate solutions can be bold and still blend seamlessly into everyday urban life.

Cities and regions address opportunities and needs on key environmental issues at UN Environment Assembly

Cities and regions address opportunities and needs on key environmental issues at UN Environment Assembly

As co-focal point of the Local Authorities Major Group, ICLEI ensures cities’ and regions’ voices are represented in the UNEA process, with subnationals calling for stronger synergies with the Rio Conventions and other Multilateral Environmental Agreements.

Young Africans at the heart of the food transition: Towards sustainable, inclusive and resilient systems

Young Africans at the heart of the food transition: Towards sustainable, inclusive and resilient systems

Part of ICLEI’s “Youth Voices,” this guest op-ed article calls for greater recognition of young people’s potential in food policy development, as well as structural support for their initiatives.