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Belém, a model for climate leadership – from the Amazon to the world
Belém, host city of COP30, shows that protecting the Amazon means empowering its cities and people. Through its Local Climate Action Plan, nature-based solutions and a 2050 vision of climate neutrality, the city is positioning itself as a model of climate resilience and sustainability
ICLEI at COP30
In Belém, cities and regions showcased that they are already implementing climate solutions — and they are ready to scale them.
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Belém, a model for climate leadership – from the Amazon to the world
Belém, host city of COP30, shows that protecting the Amazon means empowering its cities and people. Through its Local Climate…
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A new chapter for climate federalism in Brazil: Lessons and legacy from the LGMA National Coordination Group for COP30
Brazil’s pioneering multilevel coordination effort is reshaping multilevel governance and collaboration at home and inspiring global pathways. From the beginning,…
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From local priorities to youth inclusive NDCs: What should COP30 deliver for youth?
17-18 November are COP30’s days to elevate both planetary and community stewardship, with a spotlight on youth. For young people…
Ending plastic pollution
ICLEI continues to champion the essential role of local and subnational governments in ending plastic pollution. From managing waste systems to pioneering circular economy solutions, local governments are already on the frontline of the plastics crisis.
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A global Plastics Treaty stalls, but cities can push ahead
As global Plastics Treaty negotiations failed to reach consensus, cities and regions cannot wait. Read four takeaways to guide local…
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Two years, no agreement on plastics: Where to from here? The Local and Subnational Government Coalition asks after INC-5
The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5) to develop a Global Plastic Treaty concluded without…
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What is the progress on the Global Plastic Treaty and how it could impact subnational governments
2023 has been a year of tremendous progress for Circular Development, but we have a lot more work that needs…
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Key takeaways for cities and subnationals at INC-3
This blog was written by Dr Magash Naidoo, Head of Circular Development, ICLEI World Secretariat One thing has become clear,…
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Cities and Subnationals Weigh in on a Global Plastics Treaty at INC-2
This blog was written in collaboration with Ariel Dekovic, Charis Hoffmann, Kobie Brand, and Togo Uchida from ICLEI. In early…
The road to COP30
Looking ahead to Belém, Brazil, local and regional governments have a unique opportunity to engage with their national governments, shift the trajectory of the climate emergency, and push for inclusive, multilevel climate action.
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Belém, a model for climate leadership – from the Amazon to the world
Belém, host city of COP30, shows that protecting the Amazon means empowering its cities and people. Through its Local Climate…
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A new chapter for climate federalism in Brazil: Lessons and legacy from the LGMA National Coordination Group for COP30
Brazil’s pioneering multilevel coordination effort is reshaping multilevel governance and collaboration at home and inspiring global pathways. From the beginning,…
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From local priorities to youth inclusive NDCs: What should COP30 deliver for youth?
17-18 November are COP30’s days to elevate both planetary and community stewardship, with a spotlight on youth. For young people…
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Belém, Brazil’s largest Amazonian city, to host COP30
As the world turns its attention to Belém for COP30, ICLEI is raising up the voices of cities in the…
Sparking sustainable energy
Local and regional governments are driving the transition to sustainable energy, aiming for net-zero emissions and climate neutrality.
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Keeping cities cool: Local solutions to the global heat challenge
As demand for cooling continues to soar, local and regional governments are looking at both technological and design solutions.
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Serious gaming to create a real impact on the energy transition
By leveraging simulation, play, and interactivity to generate learning outcomes, serious games have been used in various sectors, including healthcare,…
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How Gyeonggi-do is tackling the Republic of Korea’s persistent sustainable energy challenge
Amidst slow national progress in the sustainable energy transition with RE sources, Gyeonggi-do stands out as a proactive subnational leader.
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Supporting energy equity: The role of energy efficiency in tackling energy poverty and burden
The Malmö Commitment pioneers are exploring how targeted energy efficiency measures can support energy equity, demonstrating how these measures can contribute…
Youth Voices
ICLEI’s guest op-ed and blog series designed to amplify the perspectives of young climate leaders across the globe.
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Turning play into participation: Building child-friendly, climate-resilient cities
Building child-friendly cities is a climate adaptation strategy. In Austria, Graz and Feldbach prove it works.
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Youth are taking climate stock. Here are ten ways cities can act with them.
To truly harness youth leadership, local and regional governments must go beyond consultation, co-creating processes where young people set agendas,…
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The role of Youth Councils in Brazilian local governance and how cities can unlock their potential
This guest op-ed article explores how Youth Councils in Brazil are consolidating themselves as powerful tools for shared governance, co-creation,…
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Mind the gap: How youth fall between presence and power in urban governance
This guest op-ed article argues that youth participation in urban governance must move beyond symbolism to real power, especially in…