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ICLEI’s Five Pathways

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.

Local governments: a united global force for climate action
Zero emission Development

Local governments: a united global force for climate action

ByGino Van Begin September 5, 2016June 3, 2025

Local governments show consistently strong leadership in mitigating and coping with the effects of climate change. They are taking action…

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When cities and towns unite: the Seoul Communiqué for global climate action
Finance Zero emission Development

When cities and towns unite: the Seoul Communiqué for global climate action

ByGlobal Communications Team September 2, 2016June 26, 2025

The second day of the Seoul Mayors Forum on Climate Change got underway with focused discussions on critical tools cities need to…

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When cities push for greater global climate ambitions
Zero emission Development

When cities push for greater global climate ambitions

ByGlobal Communications Team September 1, 2016June 3, 2025

The Seoul Mayors Forum on Climate Change opened on September 1 in the capital of the Republic of Korea, gathering…

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Climate action in cities: the key to closing the emissions gap and creating resilient communities
Resilient Development Zero emission Development

Climate action in cities: the key to closing the emissions gap and creating resilient communities

ByGlobal Communications Team August 31, 2016June 3, 2025

Local action is the linchpin of a climate-safe, resilient future in our cities and towns. This week, visionary local leaders…

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Water markets can support an improved water future
Nature-based Development

Water markets can support an improved water future

ByGuest Author August 23, 2016July 19, 2024

By Brian Richter, Chief Scientist, Water at The Nature Conservancy Fresh water touches every part of daily life—from drinking water…

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Climate compatible development starts with finding the right partners
Finance Resilient Cities Congress Zero emission Development

Climate compatible development starts with finding the right partners

ByGuest Author August 8, 2016June 26, 2025

Alice Reil of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability rounds up lively discussions about ‘how to make climate compatible development happen’ at local and…

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There is no cohesion without social protection
Equitable Development Resilient Cities Congress

There is no cohesion without social protection

ByGuest Author July 8, 2016June 3, 2025

by Lauren Stabler, PhD student at the Global Sustainability Institute, Anglia Ruskin University Alfredo Zamudio, Director of the Nansen Center for…

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Small island states: Overlooked but highly vulnerable
Equitable Development Oceania Resilient Cities Congress

Small island states: Overlooked but highly vulnerable

ByGlobal Communications Team July 8, 2016June 26, 2025

The number of climate change-related events is rapidly increasing, and Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) are highly vulnerable. In 2013, Honiara,…

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Cities and their food: a relationship below the radar?
Circular Development Equitable Development Resilient Cities Congress Resilient Development

Cities and their food: a relationship below the radar?

ByGuest Author July 8, 2016July 29, 2024

by David Lammers, MSc Environmental Studies and Sustainability Studies, Lund University The goal of making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable is…

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When city met finance: how to fund and build resilient infrastructure in emerging economies
Finance Resilient Cities Congress Resilient Development

When city met finance: how to fund and build resilient infrastructure in emerging economies

ByGlobal Communications Team July 8, 2016June 26, 2025

Seventy-five percent of the infrastructure that will exist in 2050 has not been built yet, according to Global Infrastructure Basel….

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A resilient city doesn’t stop at flood gates
Resilient Cities Congress Resilient Development Transport & mobility

A resilient city doesn’t stop at flood gates

ByGuest Author July 7, 2016June 3, 2025

by Lauren Stabler, PhD student at the Global Sustainability Institute, Anglia Ruskin University In this afternoon’s session “Inclusive governance: partnering with…

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Know Your City: Linking community slum data to urban resilience
Resilient Development

Know Your City: Linking community slum data to urban resilience

ByGlobal Communications Team July 7, 2016June 3, 2025

Kampala, Uganda, is home to 1.39 million slum dwellers. Not long ago, these communities were not even considered a part…

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  • ICLEI’s Five Pathways
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