Local action to drive sustainable tourism for the communities and nature
How can we ensure tourism not only thrives but also helps protect our planet?
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Urban resilience begins here: How women in Izmir are growing more than food
As Türkiye braces for another summer of heatwaves and unpredictable storms, spaces like the Kadifekale community garden offer a green space that is not only public, but participatory.
Nurturing community and planetary well-being
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of nature in urban environments, providing solace and a sense of well-being during lockdowns. At the ICLEI World Congress, local and subnational governments, alongside WHO experts and NGOs, discussed the potential of Nature-based Solutions to address biodiversity loss and climate change while enhancing urban health.
Navigating the climate crisis: Insights from Beira, Mozambique
In 2019, Mozambique was ranked the most climate-vulnerable country by the Global Climate Risk Index. That same year, tropical Cyclone…
‘Collective, local action for global impact’: Del Carmen’s SDG success story
This piece was written by Alfredo Coro, Mayor of Del Carmen, Philippines and chair of ICLEI’s Global Biodiversity Portfolio, and…
Learning to live with water scarcity
Ingrid Coetzee, Director of Biodiversity, Nature and Health for ICLEI Africa, recently shared her expertise with the international broadcaster Deutsche…
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Mussels Farming: The path to cleaner water in Öresund
In Öresund, beneath the surface of the sea, hides northern Europe’s largest mussel bed. This 75 square kilometer area is…
Daring Cities 2020: Top 5 most popular thematic sessions
A first-of-its kind virtual event, Daring Cities 2020 positioned itself as the global forum for urban leaders taking action on…
Cities rally around nature in the quest to become more resilient
In Montreal, they’re building Canada’s largest urban park. Once complete, the 8,000-hectare nature sanctuary will be eight times as large…
9 cities that lead on nature-based development
The health of natural ecosystems is crucial to the health of cities and urban populations. From essential services like water…
Wiring trees? Smart urban parks are missing the point
This blog post represents the opinions of Olga Horn, Roman Serdar Mendle and Monika Zimmermann, Smart Cities Team, ICLEI –…
Plotting a new course: Towards external financing for nature-based solutions in cities
By Ingrid Coetzee, Senior Manager, Biodiversity and Nature-based Solutions, ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center (CBC) and Kobie Brand, Director of the…