CityFood in 2024: What’s cooking?
This piece was written by the ICLEI CityFood team. 2023 marked another big step to further consolidate food as a…
How can cities become catalysts for climate action innovation?
Urban innovation is not only about technology; it encompasses policy-making, finance, climate action communication, and even human interaction innovations. Explore…
Cities’ leadership inspires food and climate action on the global stage
This blog was written by Peter Defranceschi, Head ICLEI CityFood Program Never before has there been an international climate conference…
Working together to usher in just and sustainable energy transitions for people and planet
Worldwide, national and subnational governments are setting targets and developing policies to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy systems that…
Transformative roads: Three Brazilian cities toward sustainable transport
A wave of sustainable mobility is reshaping urban public transport in Brazil. From São Paulo’s shift to electric buses to…
Localizing the Global Stocktake: Subnational governments making a global impact on climate change
Under the #Stocktake4ClimateEmergency banner, 28 cities and regions have staged their local events that officially contribute to the first Global…
Cities in motion: Celebrating the First World Sustainable Transport Day
26 November marks the first-ever United Nations World Sustainable Transport Day, promoting sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transport. ICLEI joins this…
Local Initiatives Leading the Way in Plastic Waste Reduction: Exploring Japan’s Progressive Activities towards INC-3
Co-Authors: Okayama City, Kitakyushu City and Toyama City 1 Background Countries agreed to establish a binding global plastics treaty by…
Three pillars to empower women in climate and disaster risk financing: Bridging the gender gap
“Natural hazards, such as floods, droughts, and earthquakes, are gender-neutral, but their impacts are not.” This statement from the World…
Cities in Drive: Lessons from EcoLogistics Pilot Projects Towards Sustainable Urban Freight
In nine cities spanning Argentina, Colombia, and India, a movement towards a more eco-friendly and efficient urban freight system is…
Gyeonggi-do unveils ‘Gyeonggi RE100 Vision’ for a sustainable future
At the end of last year, Gyeonggi-do(province) was selected as the host local government for ICLEI Korea from 2023 to…
Will the fight against climate change SURGe in 2023?
Since COP27 wound down late last year (November 6-18), much of the post event commentary has centered on the fact…