Exploring informal sustainable mobility for East African cities
Motorcycle taxis, known as boda-bodas, are a common sight in East Africa. While they serve as an accessible transport option…
Resilient Cities 2018: Driving global conversations
Knowledge exchange and technical deep dives are always core elements of the annual Resilient Cities congress. The program is designed…
Improving cities with nature: Introducing INTERACT-Bio
By Kobie Brand, Director of the ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center — INTERACT-Bio is about working together to mainstream biodiversity and…
How district energy solutions are changing cities
An increasing number of cities across the world are getting on board and reaping the benefits of district energy. According…
How women are leading sustainable and resilient cities
This week the ECOCITY World Summit 2017 will bring together in Melbourne representatives of government, business, civil society and academia…
Lessons in sustainability from India’s past: Revisiting the ecological roots of sustainability
Sustainability, a word that carries such importance today, became a societal goal post 1987 after a report submitted by the…
Lessons in sustainability from India’s past
Agra, May 1579 The mercury has hit 40.2 degrees Celsius. The heat rises to form mirages across the city. In…
Letter from Gino Van Begin – January
Dear ICLEI friends and colleagues, Local and subnational governments have proven to be a reliable force for positive global change….
1 Day to the World Congress: Get Excited!
Here’s the trailer – time to get excited! Sustainable Solutions for an Urban Future!
9 Days to the World Congress: Cities and Water
Post by Barbara Anton Cities and water form an inextricable relationship. For centuries, local authorities all around the world have…
Melbourne’s Sustainability Journey: Water
Post by Jem Wilson, City of Melbourne The City of Melbourne is looking forward to attending the ICLEI World Congress…
Cities will lead the fight against climate change at the ICLEI World Congress 2015
Over the last 15-20 years, national governments have been struggling to reach a consensus on the action that is required…