In response to COVID-19, cities focus on nature and innovation to ensure a green recovery
“We are now facing two global crises, the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. Post-COVID-19 recovery should not mark the return…
Methods and myths of sustainable development
Sustainable isn’t attainable when it comes to urban development and growth. Or at least that’s the prevailing perception many naysayers…
With goal of becoming world’s first climate resilient country, Dominica inspires cities to better prepare for extreme weather conditions
Three years ago, the Caribbean island of Dominica was battered by Hurricane Maria’s winds of up to 250 km. Now,…
EcoLogistics’ big challenge: Reduce emissions, congestion, noise and deaths associated with urban transport while improving social equity
Create quieter delivery solutions. Declutter the roads and make them safer. Deliver goods more efficiently. Fast-track the development of alternative…
TEDxDaringCities opening showcases real local action while imagining a zero carbon future
The climate emergency is happening right now, in our cities, towns and regions around the world. But what if we…
How to cut consumption-based emissions? Try a 1.5-degree lifestyle
The IPCC report in 2018 provided the world with a rigorous timeline for climate action: staying within the Paris Agreement´s…
Framing sustainable urban logistics in cities
Freight movement forms an invisible ecosystem that supports urban economies and communities. Freight transport makes up about 25 percent of…
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…