Adaptation and resilience at COP27: Priorities for implementation
The Egyptian COP27 President ensured attendees would not forget: This was the Implementation COP. Each morning, as conference-goers shuffled through…
Resilience and adaptation at COP27: What we’re expecting (and hoping for)
This blog was written by Dr. Nazmul Huq, Head of Resilient Development, and Matteo Bizzotto, Global Communication Officer at ICLEI…
Enhancing local climate action: Moving toward greater and greener resilience
This blog post was written by Dewi Sari and Kanak Gokarn with contributions from the Resilient Development and Sustainable Energy…
Yucatán capital Mérida becomes fourth city to join climate insurance program
Photo: Renán Barrera (left), Mayor of Mérida, Mexico, and Edgar Villaseñor Franco, ICLEI Director for Mexico, Central America and the…
Putting people at the heart of integrated climate action
Panelists and organizers for “Nothing about us without us: How to engage young people in co-creating sustainability policies?” included (left…
Enough is enough: Mayors and Councillors affected by Australian floods call for support
Over thirty mayors and councillors from some of Australia’s most flood-damaged regions have called on the government to do more…
Partnership during a pandemic: Insights from a resilience recovery guide
This article is written by Anina Hartung and Dr. Nazmul Huq from the ICLEI Global Resilient Development Team. It should…
Strengthening synergies between culture and climate change science
Culture and heritage are primarily local phenomena due to the hundreds years of history of cities and their local conditions. This means local and regional governments have massive responsibilities to protect them. But at the same time, we should collectively develop a new culture of sustainability in order to reach a 1.5 C compatible world under the Paris Agreement and deliver other sustainable development goals.
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…
Urban shade and mangroves: Nature’s secret weapons against climate change
Nature’s contributions to people are of critical importance to rich and poor in developed and developing countries alike. Nature underpins every person’s wellbeing and ambitions – from health and happiness to prosperity and security. People need to better understand the full value of nature to ensure its protection and sustainable use.”
Framing the future of urban resilience: An interview with Resilient Development Head Nazmul Huq
Ten years ago, ICLEI launched the first Resilient Cities Congress to respond to a growing and largely unaddressed need of…
Daring Cities closing balances bold initiatives with challenges that lie ahead
Inspiring city initiatives in the fight against climate change have sprung up around the world, from the conversion of former…