Adaptation and resilience at COP27: Priorities for implementation
The Egyptian COP27 President ensured attendees would not forget: This was the Implementation COP. Each morning, as conference-goers shuffled through…
At last, COP27 spotlights food systems
COP27 has made it clear: this year, countries should be standing “Together For Implementation”. To this end, global leaders have…
In a historic move, nature takes center stage at COP27
COP27 emphasized the vital role of nature in addressing the climate crisis, marking the first time a full day was dedicated to nature and biodiversity, highlighting the need for integrated solutions and direct financing for local governments. This focus on nature precedes the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) at COP15, underscoring the essential role of cities and regions in achieving global biodiversity targets and addressing climate change.
Multilevel Stakeholder Climate Actions in East Asia: Four Countries’ Practical Examples and Experience to Enhance Cities Engagement in Multilevel Climate Actions
On Tuesday 8, 10:30 a.m., four leaders from East Asian countries, Korea, Mongolia, China, and Japan shared their experience on…
Multilevel partnership is the key to accelerate the construction of more resilient and equitable territories in South America
To circumvent the challenges involved in accelerating the construction of more resilient, inclusive, equitable and just territories in South America,…
LGMA at COP27: Rounding up the first week
This piece was written by Yunus Arikan and edited by Sajili Oberoi from ICLEI World Secretariat. Here’s a quick recap…
A Cities and Regions Guide to COP27
Everything your city or region needs to know about this year’s global climate event and driving multilevel climate action during…
Looking back, moving forward: Financial strategies Daring Cities showcased to help cities fight climate change
Looking back on Daring Cities 2022, the virtual forum jointly hosted by ICLEI and the City of Bonn, one of…
Resilience and adaptation at COP27: What we’re expecting (and hoping for)
This blog was written by Dr. Nazmul Huq, Head of Resilient Development, and Matteo Bizzotto, Global Communication Officer at ICLEI…
Cities responding to the climate emergency through innovative finance, people-centered approaches, and resilience initiatives
Daring Cities 2022 highlighted the pivotal role of cities in responding to the climate emergency through innovative finance, people-centered approaches, and resilience initiatives, emphasizing the need for formalizing climate action processes, improving funding access, and including traditionally underrepresented groups.
Talking transformation: Going from unemployed youth living in slum conditions to catalysts for change
“Two huge things need to happen” to have any hope of lifting the world’s most vulnerable out of poverty, while…
Want to accelerate climate action where you live? The @BonnGlobal workshops will help show you how
Yet another reason to get excited about the ICLEI’s Daring Cities 2022, which takes place all next week, is the…