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WHAT’S TRENDING
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Local leaders showcase climate, poverty reduction and partnerships at UN SDGs Forum 2024
From 8 to 17 July in New York City, the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) convened UN Member States and representatives from civil society organizations to follow up and review progress on a subset of the 17 Global Goals, ranging from promoting gender equality to preserving biodiversity. ICLEI actively participated in this year’s Forum, which featured key events for cities and regions: The launch of the 8th Edition of the Global Taskforce’s Annual Report and the Local and Regional Governments Forum on the 2030 Agenda.
ICLEI World Congress 2024
Every three years, ICLEI hosts the ICLEI World Congress to showcase how cities, towns and regions across our network are advancing sustainable urban development worldwide. The Congress connects local and regional governments with their peers and strategic partners, and provides a platform for discussions that will inform and enhance their work.
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Amazonian cities, unique and irreplaceable: Making the urban amazon visible
Amazonian cities are diverse in opportunities and needs. The region’s biodiversity is amongst the world’s most important but its cities’…
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Navigating our changing world: Insights on local urban climate action
In a world increasingly shaped by the climate emergency, cities are stepping into the forefront of resilience and sustainability efforts.…
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From talks to action: This is how São Paulo celebrates World Environment Day
On 5 June 2024, Mayor Ricardo Nunes announced a package of concrete actions to enhance sustainability in São Paulo. Among…
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São Paulo’s sustainability vision linking health, resilience and food access
As São Paulo’s thermometers marked record-breaking temperatures last year, the heat wave refused to relent, with March 2024 hitting nearly…
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Latin America leading: From ICLEI World Congress 2024 to COP30
Amidst the urgency of global climate action, São Paulo, Brazil, stands out for its dedication to sustainability and for being…
Cities Advancing Global Goals
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Setting up a multilevel COP29: UN High-Level Climate Champions elevate the importance of subnationals and launch COP29 action agenda
As the SBs continue to set the stage for COP29, global city representatives shared concrete examples of multilevel governance and…
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Catalyzing multilevel climate action: CHAMP endorsers strategize together at Daring Cities roundtable
“The climate crisis is global. But the work to address it is global, national, regional and local” – Axel Schmidt…
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Fremont’s sustainability journey: Cultivating happiness and affordable, clean energy
The City of Fremont, California, is on a remarkable journey of sustainability and community resilience, particularly in its pursuit of…
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Building climate resilience with local communities: Insights from Izmir
Climate adaptation is most impactful when it centers on local communities, addressing real climate impacts and ensuring the most vulnerable…
Practical Solutions
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The art of impact: How creativity boosts sustainable change
This interactive session showcased how creativity can enhance project design, build trust, and improve outcomes. From illustrated maps to promote…
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Insuring our future: Strengthening disaster resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean
During the first in-person event in San José, Costa Rica, the Urban Infrastructure Insurance Facility (UIIF) Project united representatives from…
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Local Initiatives Leading the Way in Plastic Waste Reduction: Exploring Japan’s Progressive Activities towards INC-3
Co-Authors: Okayama City, Kitakyushu City and Toyama City 1 Background Countries agreed to establish a binding global plastics treaty by…
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Addressing the climate crisis in socially unequal areas: Global funds, poverty eradication and risk management
Addressing the climate crisis in socially unequal areas involves utilizing tailored insurance mechanisms, such as those provided by the Urban…
Cities and regions take the stage at global events
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Nurturing a collaborative research and innovation ecosystem to accelerate sustainable urban development
On 18 June, the first day of the ICLEI World Congress 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil, the Global Research &…
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Latin America leading: From ICLEI World Congress 2024 to COP30
Amidst the urgency of global climate action, São Paulo, Brazil, stands out for its dedication to sustainability and for being…
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(Circular) cities at the forefront: Insights from UrbanShift’s Latin America Forum
As the world shapes the framework for the “Global Plastic Treaty,” the urgency to address plastic pollution has never been…