Opening Plenary, Session 2: Using nature to cope with climate change – and art to get people to care
“Urban development is recognized as an essential lever to foster sustainable development,” said Gino Van Begin, Secretary General of ICLEI…
ICLEI Communication Vol.12 is now available
ICLEI Japan has been focusing on local governments, who are the main actors in realizing a sustainable society, and introduces…
Innovate4Cities Day: The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy goes around the world in 24 hours
At midnight on 15 October, Jorn Verbeeck and Cathy Oke will start out in Oceania and Southeast Asia, then go…
Real world mix of anger, frustration and also optimism at Inclusive Cities session
We need to reframe the concept of inclusive cities. That observation made by renowned urbanist Günter Meinert helped set the…
Youth dare urban leaders to take bold action on climate at #DaringCities2020
We hope that our stories will give you the courage to commit to rapid daring actions in your municipality, because…
Daring Cities 2020 opening highlights challenges, opportunities and courage needed to clear the air when it comes to climate change
“Urban areas are at ground zero. They bear the brunt of climate disaster and are responsible for more than 70…
#DaringYouth session reminds urban leaders why they’re at Daring Cities 2020
Thanks to the likes of young global climate change activists, such as Greta Thunberg and Luisa Neubauer from Fridays for…
First ever Daring Cities Virtual Forum designed to both challenge and empower urban leaders to act against climate change
“Since the 2015 Paris Agreement, it has been clear that we are desperately behind. So forget about dealing with climate…
ICLEI Communication Vol.10 & Vol.11 are now available
ICLEI Japan has been focusing on local governments, who are the main actors in realizing a sustainable society, and introduces…
After COP25, frustration over decisions but even more hope on local climate action
The longest-ever climate conference, COP25, concluded on Sunday. The talks punted a number of meaningful decisions to 2020, and some results were even cause for disappointment. But those of us working for local and regional governments are used to taking the lead on ambition. While we are frustrated at the lack of progress on the decisions coming out of the negotiations, we still found four reasons to remain hopeful after this COP25.
The glorious past returns: How Essen is harnessing its industrial legacy to accelerate sustainability
At the height of the industrial revolution, Essen was a hub of innovation, technological developments and new ideas. Change is…
Turku’s advice on circularity? Imagine the possibilities. Then get started.
Turku, Finland, which is an active member of ICLEI’s Green Circular Cities Coalition, was a leading player in sessions dedicated…