Transformando compromissos em ação: Destaques da Plenária de Encerramento do Congresso Mundial ICLEI 2024

Transformando compromissos em ação: Destaques da Plenária de Encerramento do Congresso Mundial ICLEI 2024

ByBarbara Riedemann

De 18 a 21 de junho, mais de 1.500 participantes globais se reuniram em São Paulo, Brasil, para celebrar o papel vital das redes internacionais na conexão de cidades, vilas, regiões e comunidades. Durante a plenária de encerramento do Congresso, os líderes do ICLEI enfatizaram o poder da colaboração e da troca de conhecimentos no avanço dos esforços locais de sustentabilidade e no enfrentamento de desafios compartilhados, impulsionando as transformações globais tão necessárias.

Transforming commitments into action: Highlights from the ICLEI World Congress 2024 Closing Plenary

Transforming commitments into action: Highlights from the ICLEI World Congress 2024 Closing Plenary

ByBarbara Riedemann

From June 18 to 21, over 1,500 global attendees converged in São Paulo, Brazil, to celebrate the vital role of international networks in connecting cities, towns, regions, and communities. During the Congress’ closing plenary, ICLEI leaders underscored the power of collaboration and knowledge exchange in advancing local sustainability efforts and tackling shared challenges, propelling the much-needed global transformations.

Sustainability and innovation in urban development

Sustainability and innovation in urban development

ByAnne Marie Cleary Rauker

Urban development is at a crossroads. Cities around the world are grappling with challenges ranging from climate resilience to digital transformation, social cohesion, and sustainable economic growth. During the ICLEI 2024 World Congress, several sessions addressed these pressing issues through interactive discussions and expert-led panels. This blog highlights three key sessions that provide invaluable insights for government officials, policymakers, urban planners, and other stakeholders.

Harnessing opportunities and reducing risks: Using artificial intelligence for local climate action

Harnessing opportunities and reducing risks: Using artificial intelligence for local climate action

ByICLEI Network

Digital tools increasingly play a role for cities as they design strategies to combat climate change. Learn how cities around the world are leveraging AI and technology is crucial for building sustainable and resilient urban environments.

Navigating our changing world: Insights on local urban climate action

Navigating our changing world: Insights on local urban climate action

ByBarbara Riedemann

In a world increasingly shaped by the climate emergency, cities are stepping into the forefront of resilience and sustainability efforts. During the ICLEI World Congress’ plenary “Our Changing World,” ICLEI Members and experts discussed how cities can leverage local initiatives to drive global impact, emphasizing the urgency of integrated approaches to mitigate environmental risks and build climate-resilient communities worldwide.

Transforming local food systems for global impact: Insights from ICLEI’s CityFood Program at the ICLEI World Congress 2024

Transforming local food systems for global impact: Insights from ICLEI’s CityFood Program at the ICLEI World Congress 2024

ByICLEI Network

Transforming our urban food systems has emerged as one of the most comprehensive strategies to tackle the many challenges faced by cities. At the Food Session of ICLEI’s World Congress in Brazil, panelists from São Paulo to Chefchaoen to Barcelona shared concrete examples of their efforts toward sustaining healthy people, healthy landscapes, and a healthy planet. 

Nurturing a collaborative research and innovation ecosystem to accelerate sustainable urban development

Nurturing a collaborative research and innovation ecosystem to accelerate sustainable urban development

ByBarbara Riedemann

On 18 June, the first day of the ICLEI World Congress 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil, the Global Research & Innovation Symposium will convene researchers, innovators, urban practitioners, and investors to foster a new generation of “next practices.” Significant topics will shape this seventh edition, including high-level plenaries on the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities (SRCC) and discussions on agenda-setting innovation and emerging technologies. The event also features its signature Research & Innovation Marketplace, offering an interactive space for bridging the gap between concepts, action, research, and financial support.