At the subnational level, ICLEI drives change along five interconnected pathways that cut across sectors and jurisdictional boundaries. This design enables local and regional governments to develop solutions in a holistic and integrated way, creating change across entire urban systems. We influence sustainability policy and drive local action for zero emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development.
The construction sector accounts for more than 20% of Sweden’s total environmental impact. With the goal of being climate-neutral by…
Nature’s contributions to people are of critical importance to rich and poor in developed and developing countries alike. Nature underpins every person’s wellbeing and ambitions – from health and happiness to prosperity and security. People need to better understand the full value of nature to ensure its protection and sustainable use.”
This post has been written as part of the UrbanShift project by Bhaskar Padigala, Karishma Asarpota, and Matteo Bizzotto. Among…
This blog was written by Karishma Asarpota, Jr. Officer, Climate & Energy Action, and Himanshu Raj, Officer, Sustainable Mobility Global…
Today’s food systems account for approximately one third of total GHG emissions, are a primary cause of environmental degradation, loss…
The uneven distribution of climate impacts between the Global North and South is irrefutable. As the Global South mobilizes to…
The decision by the City of Malmö marks a unique momentum in Sweden to promote local culture and business within…
While climate measures have sought to mitigate future climate change through reducing emission levels, efforts to adapt communities to harmful…
Focusing on SDG 13 (Climate Action), Taipei City’s vigorous climate action towards its net-emissions goal can be divided into three main aspects that cut across other SDGs: environmental, economic, and social.
“What of the past will the present save for the future?”. That’s how Andrew Potts, Coordinator of Climate Heritage Network,…
This blog was originally written for UrbanShift by Braoin MacLauchlan, Communications Assistant at ICLEI World Secretariat, and edited by Matteo…
By Lucas Dietrichson, Communication Strategist, City of Malmö The Copenhagenize index ranked Malmö in 2017 as the 5th most bicycle-friendly…