It curbs climate change, creates economic opportunities, and improves health by cutting emissions, promoting renewables, and using nature-based solutions.
Aiming for net-zero emissions in 2050, the largest city on the island of Taiwan has successfully implemented several initiatives, like its “Energy-Saving E-House Program,” the region’s first-ever housing energy-saving initiative engaging private stakeholders from the real estate sector and local communities.
The 100% Renewables Cities and Regions Roadmap project has turned a global dream into reality, guiding cities and regions toward 100% renewable energy. ICLEI’s Head of Sustainable Energy share share his insights on this journey.
Digital tools increasingly play a role for cities as they design strategies to combat climate change. Learn how cities around the world are leveraging AI and technology is crucial for building sustainable and resilient urban environments.
Transforming our urban food systems has emerged as one of the most comprehensive strategies to tackle the many challenges faced by cities. At the Food Session of ICLEI’s World Congress in Brazil, panelists from São Paulo to Chefchaoen to Barcelona shared concrete examples of their efforts toward sustaining healthy people, healthy landscapes, and a healthy planet.
Worldwide, national and subnational governments are setting targets and developing policies to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy systems that…
A wave of sustainable mobility is reshaping urban public transport in Brazil. From São Paulo’s shift to electric buses to…
26 November marks the first-ever United Nations World Sustainable Transport Day, promoting sustainable, efficient, and inclusive transport. ICLEI joins this…
Author: Suzumu Kobayashi, Zero Carbon City Promotion Division, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, Assistant Manager and Head of Regional Energy Policy…
Throughout this year, hundreds of cities, towns, and regions have gathered at Daring Cities 2023 to discuss their approaches in…
“Natural hazards, such as floods, droughts, and earthquakes, are gender-neutral, but their impacts are not.” This statement from the World…
In nine cities spanning Argentina, Colombia, and India, a movement towards a more eco-friendly and efficient urban freight system is…
Asia’s urban areas have experienced a dramatic increase in electricity consumption, especially for cooling systems. To address this issue, UrbanShift…