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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
Transport & mobility World Congress 2024

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

ByBarbara Riedemann February 12, 2024June 3, 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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Transformative roads: Three Brazilian cities toward sustainable transport
COP28 Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Transformative roads: Three Brazilian cities toward sustainable transport

ByBarbara Riedemann December 1, 2023June 3, 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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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, 2023June 26, 2025

“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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Cities in Drive: Lessons from EcoLogistics Pilot Projects Towards  Sustainable Urban Freight
Equitable Development Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Cities in Drive: Lessons from EcoLogistics Pilot Projects Towards Sustainable Urban Freight

ByBarbara Riedemann September 20, 2023June 3, 2025

In nine cities spanning Argentina, Colombia, and India, a movement towards a more eco-friendly and efficient urban freight system is…

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Will the fight against climate change SURGe in 2023?
COP27 Transport & mobility

Will the fight against climate change SURGe in 2023?

ByMark Wessel January 23, 2023June 3, 2025

Since COP27 wound down late last year (November 6-18), much of the post event commentary has centered on the fact…

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At last, COP27 spotlights food systems
COP27 Food systems

At last, COP27 spotlights food systems

ByAngèle Tasse November 18, 2022June 3, 2025

COP27 has made it clear: this year, countries should be standing “Together For Implementation”. To this end, global leaders have…

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