How four cities are fostering equity-focused climate action
Cities bring together all types of people into confined urban spaces, and they also reveal stark social inequalities. In dense…
Collaborating for change: Yokohama shares innovative solutions to advance the SDGs
By Isabelle Ward Achieving the SDGs will not only help mitigate the climate crisis, it will bring positive economic…
How to achieve a 1.5°C lifestyle? Japanese cities have unique tools to offer
We are in the middle of a planetary crisis due to climate change. The Paris Agreement, set in 2015, strives…
Closing the ambition cycle with Race to Zero in Brazil: A warm-up for COP26
With the increase in commercial interest for climate solutions, more companies are acknowledging a need to invest in the zero-carbon…
Baixada Santista resumes training in adapting to climate change
The training intends to support local agents in understanding climate vulnerabilities and planning actions to adapt to climate change. The…
Itabashi Ward revitalises its small scale urban agriculture tradition
Small scale urban agriculture in Japan has a long history but is increasingly being diversified beyond just providing freshly grown…
How Malmö is using innovative procurement as a tool for circular development
By Lucas Dietrichson, Communication Strategist, City of Malmö and Everica Rivera, Communications Officer, ICLEI World Secreteriat The City of Malmö…
Be the change: How Southeast Asian cities are reimagining citizen-driven climate action
The need for ambitious and inclusive climate action is urgent. With the climate crisis accelerating at an unprecedented rate, the…
What does citizen-based climate action look like? Ask Jakarta’s religious leaders
Climate commitments don’t simply fall out of the sky – successful climate action requires awareness raising, coalition building and buy-in…
Playing green: Co-creating accessible, eco-friendly spaces for Hanoi’s children
When a city’s population triples in twenty years’ time, essential services need extra attention. In the case of Hanoi –…
Becoming a model climate action city: The journey of Pasig, Philippines
When the whole world agrees to keep temperature from rising beyond 1.5 degrees Celsius, how, exactly, is one city supposed…
Local action, global impact: How Kawasaki’s climate action can affect international businesses
In January 2020, a World Economic Forum report found that businesses are much more dependent on nature than previously realised,…