Nine ways design can forge a circular economy in cities
Ecodesign and the circular economy are interconnected concepts that share the common objective of addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable…
Cities empowering youth for climate action: Lessons to replicate (and how to do it)
International Youth Day on 12 August recognizes young people as drivers of change. How can local and regional governments effectively…
Cities and Subnationals Weigh in on a Global Plastics Treaty at INC-2
This blog was written in collaboration with Ariel Dekovic, Charis Hoffmann, Kobie Brand, and Togo Uchida from ICLEI. In early…
Addressing the climate crisis in socially unequal areas: Global funds, poverty eradication and risk management
Addressing the climate crisis in socially unequal areas involves utilizing tailored insurance mechanisms, such as those provided by the Urban Infrastructure Insurance Facility (UIIF), which support cities in managing risks and quickly accessing financial resources for their most vulnerable residents.
Just Transition: A Necessity for a City’s Sustainable Development
This piece was written with contributions from Next Urban Idea Ltd. and ICLEI KCC, and edited by Matteo Bizzotto and…
Saitama Sustainable Cities Summit ~E-KIZUNA Global Summit~
From 22-24 November 2022, Saitama City will host the ‘Saitama Sustainable Cities Summit ~E-KIZUNA Global Summit~’, which brings cities from…
Japan aims to create 100 or more Decarbonization Leading Areas by 2030
Regional decarbonization is essential for Japan to achieve its carbon neutrality target by 2050, and nowadays, decarbonization is linked to…
How an online platform is providing 6000 cities with data and circular solutions
This blog was originally published on the ICLEI Circulars website and written by ICLEI’s Circular Development team and Circle Economy….
Nairobi meetings acknowledge key role of subnational governments in tackling biodiversity loss
Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) advanced a global plan at the fourth Open Ended Working Group…
Strengthening urban food systems in times of crisis
An update interview with ICLEI Global CityFood Program Coordinator Peter Defranceschi Written by Selina Emmanuel and Jiwon Lee of the…
Enhancing local climate action: Moving toward greater and greener resilience
This blog post was written by Dewi Sari and Kanak Gokarn with contributions from the Resilient Development and Sustainable Energy…
Learning to live with water scarcity
Ingrid Coetzee, Director of Biodiversity, Nature and Health for ICLEI Africa, recently shared her expertise with the international broadcaster Deutsche…