Methods and myths of sustainable development
Sustainable isn’t attainable when it comes to urban development and growth. Or at least that’s the prevailing perception many naysayers…
Want to step up climate action in your city? Invest in your staff
Although they pave the way for national and international financial support, sophisticated emissions inventories are often the domain of the…
When science meets policy and practice: Top 3 ways to achieve Paris goals
We need to dig in and build stronger links between climate science, urban policy and practice. The interconnection between the…
ICLEI’s take on what to expect in 2018: The year for a reality check
Last year ended with a sense that the momentum on sustainable development is durable. It was a hard blow when…
How Hiroshima became the first city in its region to prepare for a changing climate
To accelerate climate action and to protect residents from the negative impacts of climate change, the City of Hiroshima, Japan…
Building the architecture for global sustainability action: Time for strong coalitions
2016 marked the end of an important period in which nations sought political consensus around the global development agenda. They…
Local governments: a united global force for climate action
Local governments show consistently strong leadership in mitigating and coping with the effects of climate change. They are taking action…
Climate action in cities: the key to closing the emissions gap and creating resilient communities
Local action is the linchpin of a climate-safe, resilient future in our cities and towns. This week, visionary local leaders…
The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy: the next frontier for cities and towns leading the way
By Mark Watts, Executive Director, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group & Gino Van Begin, Secretary General, ICLEI – Local Governments…