300+ Policies that promote circular development
According to a recent report of Circle Economy, our world is currently 9% circular, meaning that current production systems rely 91%…
Why 2019 is the year for sustainable mobility
As the world continues to urbanize, the need to improve transportation in and around cities is becoming increasingly urgent. Though…
ICLEI, GCoM and Argentina: Why globalized emissions reporting empowers climate action
To take ambitious climate action, it’s essential that local, regional and national governments have access to good information about the…
Nature in the Urban Century: Cities can offer solutions for biodiversity loss – if we act now
By Rob McDonald, Lead Scientist for Global Cities, The Nature Conservancy This century will be remembered as the urban century….
Lessons in sustainability from India’s past: Changing the nature of agricultural practices
The agricultural sector occupies a significant place in India’s economy, contributing 15 percent of the country’s GDP and employing 47…
Why smart mobility needs a reality check
by Julian Dörr, Assistant, Smart Cities, ICLEI – Local Government for Sustainability _ The highly mobile lifestyles seen in cities…
Confronting the energy burden – Achieving energy equity for low-income communities
by Hannah Rothschild, City-Business Collaboration Officer, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability To learn more about the Urban Transitions Alliance…
Four steps to climate neutrality
Cities across the world are committing to climate neutrality and taking bold action to get there. Reykjavík, Iceland is using…
How can climate action find USD 480 billion?
At first glance, building the world’s sustainable infrastructure looks dauntingly expensive. There are, for example, figures like the one written…
9 cities that lead on nature-based development
The health of natural ecosystems is crucial to the health of cities and urban populations. From essential services like water…
Cities lead on climate with nature’s help
By Laura Huffman, Texas Regional Director, The Nature Conservancy Cities get things done at the right scale: the human scale….
“We have to take our citizens with us.” Cities talk SDGs and citizen engagement
SDG 11 is the central lever to attain all of the 17 goals outlined in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda….