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,…
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….
Call for Application! ESD Okayama Award 2021
‘ESD Okayama Award 2021’ is open for entry! Okayama City (Japan) and ESD Okayama Award Steering Committee are pleased to announce that ‘ESD Okayama Award 2021’ is open for entry internationally. It rewards outstanding practices on Education for Sustainable Development…
The Metropolitan Area of the Aburrá Valley conducts study on freight transport
Freight movement is intrinsically linked to cities’ economic development. Managing freight flows effectively is essential to the supply of basic…
In Brazil, São Bernardo do Campo Municipality looks into priority adaptation measures to tackle the challenges of climate change
By the end of next month, the municipality of São Bernardo do Campo, located in São Paulo State, will deliver…
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…
From ICLEI World Congress to COP26: Cities like Glasgow and Bonn push for transformative change
If there was a common storyline at last week’s ICLEI World Congress, it was that local politicians are pushing hard…