How ICLEI is helping cities and regions on their climate neutrality journey
The next decade will decide the future for humanity. Delivering a green and just recovery to the COVID-19 crisis; creating…
ICLEI and Google.org launch case studies on data-driven climate action
Written by Beatriz Fonseca and Everica Rivera As part of the Data-Driven Climate Action project, ICLEI has launched four case…
In Africa, affordable and clean energy means having a lightswitch and a smoke-free stove
As cities around the world make commitments to become carbon neutral, African cities have to consider the millions of people…
Hanoi, Vietnam: Accelerating the uptake of e-mobility solutions through stakeholder engagement
In Hanoi, a city that is home to 7.7 million inhabitants, 5 million motorcycles flood the streets every single day….
ICLEI USA applauds the ambitious U.S. 2030 climate goal developed through strong multilevel collaboration.
It is time to turn this opportunity into a new normal in every country towards COP26. ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability…
Cities join the Race to Zero around the world to strengthen national goals
ICLEI US launches the ICLEI150 Race to Zero On the occasion of Earth Week and the U.S. Climate Leaders Summit,…
Moving from planning to action. How ICLEI is helping to accelerate the transition to net zero
“ICLEI has been tackling climate change for more than 30 years and when we started, it was certainly not a…
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New ICLEI leadership recommit to integrated sustainable development
At the opening of the ICLEI World Congress 2021 – 2022 Virtual Launch, ICLEI’s newly elected leadership came out in…
How two cities in Metro Manila are accelerating energy efficiency
In Metro Manila year round, the average high temperature never drops below 30°C, and cooling is a significant part of…
Five things the Biden-Harris Administration could do to use the strength of cities to help meet the Paris Goals
Written by Angie Fyfe, Director of ICLEI USA, and Yunus Arikan, ICLEI’s Director of Global Advocacy When his inauguration as…
The crucial role of local governments in South Korea’s bold actions towards carbon neutrality by 2050
On 5 June 2020, World Environment Day, 226 local governments in South Korea gathered at the national assembly to declare…
With goal of becoming world’s first climate resilient country, Dominica inspires cities to better prepare for extreme weather conditions
Three years ago, the Caribbean island of Dominica was battered by Hurricane Maria’s winds of up to 250 km. Now,…