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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.

Resilience Hubs in action: Cities leading the way
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Resilience Hubs in action: Cities leading the way

ByBarbara Riedemann December 9, 2023July 29, 2024

More than twenty cities worldwide are recognized as Resilience Hubs, a certification given to cities when they achieve a high…

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Key takeaways for cities and subnationals at INC-3
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Key takeaways for cities and subnationals at INC-3

ByMagash Naidoo December 8, 2023June 26, 2024

This blog was written by Dr Magash Naidoo, Head of Circular Development, ICLEI World Secretariat One thing has become clear,…

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Working together to usher in just and sustainable energy transitions for people and planet
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Working together to usher in just and sustainable energy transitions for people and planet

ByICLEI Network December 3, 2023June 26, 2025

Worldwide, national and subnational governments are setting targets and developing policies to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy systems that…

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Transformative roads: Three Brazilian cities toward sustainable transport
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Transformative roads: Three Brazilian cities toward sustainable transport

ByBarbara Riedemann December 1, 2023June 26, 2025

A wave of sustainable mobility is reshaping urban public transport in Brazil. From São Paulo’s shift to electric buses to…

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Cities in motion: Celebrating the First World Sustainable Transport Day
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Cities in motion: Celebrating the First World Sustainable Transport Day

ByBarbara Riedemann November 25, 2023June 3, 2025

26 November marks the first-ever United Nations World Sustainable Transport Day, promoting sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transport. ICLEI joins this…

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Iida City promotes renewable energy based on its Local Environmental Rights
Japan Office Zero emission Development

Iida City promotes renewable energy based on its Local Environmental Rights

ByYuko Hori November 17, 2023June 2, 2025

Author: Suzumu Kobayashi, Zero Carbon City Promotion Division, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, Assistant Manager and Head of Regional Energy Policy…

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Lessons from five daring cities that are paving the way toward a just and equitable climate emergency response
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Lessons from five daring cities that are paving the way toward a just and equitable climate emergency response

ByBarbara Riedemann October 17, 2023June 26, 2024

Throughout this year, hundreds of cities, towns, and regions have gathered at Daring Cities 2023 to discuss their approaches in…

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Three pillars to empower women in climate and disaster risk financing: Bridging the gender gap
Equitable Development Finance Transport & mobility Zero emission Development

Three pillars to empower women in climate and disaster risk financing: Bridging the gender gap

Bynida bilgen October 11, 2023June 26, 2025

“Natural hazards, such as floods, droughts, and earthquakes, are gender-neutral, but their impacts are not.” This statement from the World…

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Cities in Drive: Lessons from EcoLogistics Pilot Projects Towards  Sustainable Urban Freight
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Cities in Drive: Lessons from EcoLogistics Pilot Projects Towards Sustainable Urban Freight

ByBarbara Riedemann September 20, 2023June 26, 2025

In nine cities spanning Argentina, Colombia, and India, a movement towards a more eco-friendly and efficient urban freight system is…

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Strategies for efficiency in urban cooling: A focus on Asia and beyond
South Asia Southeast Asia Zero emission Development

Strategies for efficiency in urban cooling: A focus on Asia and beyond

ByKarishma Asarpota September 19, 2023June 26, 2025

Asia’s urban areas have experienced a dramatic increase in electricity consumption, especially for cooling systems. To address this issue, UrbanShift…

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Nine ways design can forge a circular economy in cities
Circular Development

Nine ways design can forge a circular economy in cities

ByYing-Chih Deng September 5, 2023July 29, 2024

Ecodesign and the circular economy are interconnected concepts that share the common objective of addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable…

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Cities empowering youth for climate action: Lessons to replicate (and how to do it)
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Cities empowering youth for climate action: Lessons to replicate (and how to do it)

ByAmina Omar Elsherif August 12, 2023June 26, 2024

International Youth Day on 12 August recognizes young people as drivers of change. How can local and regional governments effectively…

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  • ICLEI’s Five Pathways
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