A new safety net for Latin American and Caribbean cities

A new safety net for Latin American and Caribbean cities

ByMatteo Bizzotto

The Urban Infrastructure Insurance Facility (UIIF), introduces an innovative way for cities in Latin America and the Caribbean to access climate adaptation financing, including the insurance market, collectively pool risk, and protect critical infrastructure and vulnerable populations.

In the Pacific, Kiribati enhances food resilience against the tide

In the Pacific, Kiribati enhances food resilience against the tide

ByTim Lazaroff

Through the IKI-funded Blue-Green Development in Kiribati project, communities in South Tarawa pair local know-how with practical tools to boost food security and strengthen resilience, proving that land-based, nutritious food systems can thrive even in fragile atoll landscapes.

From policy to factory floor: What cities can learn from the EU SWITCH-Asia Textile project in China

From policy to factory floor: What cities can learn from the EU SWITCH-Asia Textile project in China

ByYing-Chih Deng

From recycling hubs to traceability and green finance, ICLEI’s SWITCH-Asia project is helping Chinese small and medium size enterprises go circular. Read about six field-tested levers cities can apply – each with a clear 90-day checklist to drive real impact.

Why climate action falls short without inclusion – and how cities can change this

Why climate action falls short without inclusion – and how cities can change this

ByMatteo Bizzotto

Climate action is only as effective as the communities it reaches, but too often, city programs favor those with more resources, leaving disadvantaged groups behind. Through the INCLU:DE project, ICLEI and partner cities are testing practical ways to remove barriers and make climate programs accessible and fair. The result: Higher uptake of climate solutions and more resilient, trusted local governance.

Who gets to move? Cities driving mobility that works for everyone

Who gets to move? Cities driving mobility that works for everyone

ByBruna Backer

From uneven sidewalks and distant bus stops to unsafe, costly rides, mobility gaps are an everyday reality. Cities in the Malmö Commitment, ICLEI’s global network on prioritizing equity in sustainable development, are removing barriers with equity-led, people-centered approaches that make moving safer and easier for all.

ICLEI Members in Japan are scaling action through ICLEI’s five pathways

ByYuko Hori

In fiscal year 2024, ICLEI Members in Japan engaged in various activities connected to ICLEI’s five pathways toward sustainable urban…