Local & Subnational governments’ voice in international negotiations to end plastic pollution
The local and subnational governments coalition to end plastic pollution was officially launched on 22 April 2024, and spent INC4…
Equity served: How local governments can ensure a just transition for sustainable food systems
Access, participation, and opportunity are three key ingredients local governments should consider when promoting local agriculture, reducing food miles, or…
What is the progress on the Global Plastic Treaty and how it could impact subnational governments
2023 has been a year of tremendous progress for Circular Development, but we have a lot more work that needs…
Launch of the Tokyo nature-based solutions action
Nature-based solutions (NbS) are one of several targets in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, adopted at the 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biodiversity held in December 2022.
Can you build an investment-ready climate project?
How can we build capacity for local and regional officials to access diverse funding sources for climate adaptation and mitigation…
Insuring our future: Strengthening disaster resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean
During the first in-person event in San José, Costa Rica, the Urban Infrastructure Insurance Facility (UIIF) Project united representatives from Latin American and Caribbean cities to enhance their disaster management strategies. The workshop provided a platform to emphasize the role of insurance in disaster risk management and fostering a stronger foundation for future resilience efforts.
The Announcement of the ESD Okayama Award 2023 Winners and the Report of the Award Ceremony
Okayama City and the ESD Okayama Award Steering Board are pleased to announce that the following two projects have been…
Building resilience: Urban stories from the Global South at COP28
As our world urbanizes swiftly, cities like Melaka, Independencia, Lusaka, and Minas Gerais State are taking strides to transform climate…
Tracing youth: ICLEI’s youth engagement at COP28
Did you know that half of the planet’s inhabitants are 35 or younger and will represent 60% of the urban…
Resilience Hubs in action: Cities leading the way
More than twenty cities worldwide are recognized as Resilience Hubs, a certification given to cities when they achieve a high…
Key takeaways for cities and subnationals at INC-3
This blog was written by Dr Magash Naidoo, Head of Circular Development, ICLEI World Secretariat One thing has become clear,…
Working together to usher in just and sustainable energy transitions for people and planet
Worldwide, national and subnational governments are setting targets and developing policies to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy systems that…