ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI)
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ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development.
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We are proud to introduce the #TownHallCOP Initiative - a global call to action for local governments and communities to host their own climate dialogues. These events connect local realities to national priorities and global processes like #COP30.
Learn more or get started 👉 iclei.org/town-hall-cop
Learn more or get started 👉 iclei.org/town-hall-cop
At COP30, cities show that climate implementation starts locally. Our latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is now out.
The countdown is on. In four days, the heart of global climate diplomacy beats in Belém for #COP30.
Explore our updates!
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The countdown is on. In four days, the heart of global climate diplomacy beats in Belém for #COP30.
Explore our updates!
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November 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
At COP30, cities show that climate implementation starts locally. Our latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is now out.
The countdown is on. In four days, the heart of global climate diplomacy beats in Belém for #COP30.
Explore our updates!
📧 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
The countdown is on. In four days, the heart of global climate diplomacy beats in Belém for #COP30.
Explore our updates!
📧 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
📣 The Cities & Regions Hub will once more be the Home for Multilevel Action & Urbanization at #COP30 in Belém. On 4 November in Rio de Janeiro, alongside the Local Leaders Forum, the Hub was officially launched! #UNHABITAT
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November 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
📣 The Cities & Regions Hub will once more be the Home for Multilevel Action & Urbanization at #COP30 in Belém. On 4 November in Rio de Janeiro, alongside the Local Leaders Forum, the Hub was officially launched! #UNHABITAT
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📣 Eight ICLEI Members among 12 winners of the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards!
Congratulations to our inspiring Members: Juiz de Fora, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Barcarena, Salvador, and the State of Piauí (Brazil); Oslo (Norway); & Quezon City (Philippines).
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Congratulations to our inspiring Members: Juiz de Fora, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Barcarena, Salvador, and the State of Piauí (Brazil); Oslo (Norway); & Quezon City (Philippines).
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November 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
📣 Eight ICLEI Members among 12 winners of the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards!
Congratulations to our inspiring Members: Juiz de Fora, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Barcarena, Salvador, and the State of Piauí (Brazil); Oslo (Norway); & Quezon City (Philippines).
tinyurl.com/2jduz545
Congratulations to our inspiring Members: Juiz de Fora, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Barcarena, Salvador, and the State of Piauí (Brazil); Oslo (Norway); & Quezon City (Philippines).
tinyurl.com/2jduz545
Over the course of the #UrbanShift program, #ICLEI has led National–Local Dialogues and other efforts to strengthen collaboration across levels of government, ensuring that climate strategies are aligned, actionable, and grounded in local realities.
More 👉 www.shiftcities.org/post/urbansh...
More 👉 www.shiftcities.org/post/urbansh...
UrbanShift Looks Back: On the Importance of Facilitating Multi-Level Collaboration | UrbanShift
Over the course of the UrbanShift program, ICLEI has led on National-Local Dialogues and other efforts to support enhanced collaboration across levels of government to create more aligned, actionable ...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Over the course of the #UrbanShift program, #ICLEI has led National–Local Dialogues and other efforts to strengthen collaboration across levels of government, ensuring that climate strategies are aligned, actionable, and grounded in local realities.
More 👉 www.shiftcities.org/post/urbansh...
More 👉 www.shiftcities.org/post/urbansh...
Cities in the Malmö Commitment Network are building inclusive, responsive food systems that meet the needs of all, especially those experiencing vulnerability due to economic or social conditions. How? Explore these real-world cases and get inspired!
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November 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Cities in the Malmö Commitment Network are building inclusive, responsive food systems that meet the needs of all, especially those experiencing vulnerability due to economic or social conditions. How? Explore these real-world cases and get inspired!
talkofthecities.iclei.org/cultivating-...
talkofthecities.iclei.org/cultivating-...
📢 We are hiring! We are looking for experts to join our dynamic teams at our Regional Offices worldwide.
How to apply?
1. Visit 👉 iclei.org/jobs/
2. Click on “Regional Offices.
3. Browse available positions, select the job that interests you, and review the details and application requirements.
How to apply?
1. Visit 👉 iclei.org/jobs/
2. Click on “Regional Offices.
3. Browse available positions, select the job that interests you, and review the details and application requirements.
October 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
📢 We are hiring! We are looking for experts to join our dynamic teams at our Regional Offices worldwide.
How to apply?
1. Visit 👉 iclei.org/jobs/
2. Click on “Regional Offices.
3. Browse available positions, select the job that interests you, and review the details and application requirements.
How to apply?
1. Visit 👉 iclei.org/jobs/
2. Click on “Regional Offices.
3. Browse available positions, select the job that interests you, and review the details and application requirements.
Southeast Asia’s renewables moment? While some regions tap the brakes on renewables, Southeast Asia is moving in the opposite direction. Through the RENEW-SEA project, led by ICLEI, cities and provinces have shown that subnational ambition can translate into real action.
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👉 tinyurl.com/yw9avcr5
October 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Southeast Asia’s renewables moment? While some regions tap the brakes on renewables, Southeast Asia is moving in the opposite direction. Through the RENEW-SEA project, led by ICLEI, cities and provinces have shown that subnational ambition can translate into real action.
👉 tinyurl.com/yw9avcr5
👉 tinyurl.com/yw9avcr5
ICLEI Global Advocacy Director Yunus Arikan spoke with GoodGeist about the role of local governments in global climate action. From the Earth Summit and Local Agenda 21 in the 90s to #COP30 in Belém, he connects the dots between global agreements and real change on the ground.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
ICLEI Global Advocacy Director Yunus Arikan spoke with GoodGeist about the role of local governments in global climate action. From the Earth Summit and Local Agenda 21 in the 90s to #COP30 in Belém, he connects the dots between global agreements and real change on the ground.
🎧 tinyurl.com/ysrtxsy6
🎧 tinyurl.com/ysrtxsy6
In Kiribati, communities on South Tarawa are driving climate and food resilience.
The Blue-Green Development in Kiribati project shows how customary knowledge + innovation boost food security for long-term resilience. @iki-germany.bsky.social
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The Blue-Green Development in Kiribati project shows how customary knowledge + innovation boost food security for long-term resilience. @iki-germany.bsky.social
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October 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
In Kiribati, communities on South Tarawa are driving climate and food resilience.
The Blue-Green Development in Kiribati project shows how customary knowledge + innovation boost food security for long-term resilience. @iki-germany.bsky.social
👉 tinyurl.com/4ph7d2nh
The Blue-Green Development in Kiribati project shows how customary knowledge + innovation boost food security for long-term resilience. @iki-germany.bsky.social
👉 tinyurl.com/4ph7d2nh
As a proud partner of the Circular City Labs (CCL) project, we’re thrilled to see Medellín advance equitable reusable packaging solutions and elevate the #CircularEconomy as a policy priority. 👏
♻️🤝 Reducing waste and emissions, involving more women in the local circular economy:
In Medellín, we drive the transition towards more sustainable cities, supporting local businesses to pilot reusable packaging systems.
Curious? Find out more🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdSr...
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In Medellín, we drive the transition towards more sustainable cities, supporting local businesses to pilot reusable packaging systems.
Curious? Find out more🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdSr...
@bmz.de @iclei.org
Ecogiro: Circular City Labs’ Colombia-based accelerator for reusable packaging
YouTube video by Our work at GIZ
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October 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
As a proud partner of the Circular City Labs (CCL) project, we’re thrilled to see Medellín advance equitable reusable packaging solutions and elevate the #CircularEconomy as a policy priority. 👏
Time to fast-track renewables in cities. Our latest issue of iNews is now out. Cities and regions are making the clean-energy transition real, but scaling what works needs predictable policy, unlocked finance, and partnerships that let communities lead.
Read now 💡 tinyurl.com/apauv664
Read now 💡 tinyurl.com/apauv664
October 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Time to fast-track renewables in cities. Our latest issue of iNews is now out. Cities and regions are making the clean-energy transition real, but scaling what works needs predictable policy, unlocked finance, and partnerships that let communities lead.
Read now 💡 tinyurl.com/apauv664
Read now 💡 tinyurl.com/apauv664
📣 Big news: ICLEI President Mayor Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh announced as Co-Chair of the #COP30 Local Leaders Forum, taking place from 3–5 November in Rio de Janeiro.
The Co-Chairs will elevate local solutions, strengthen collaboration, and drive momentum ahead of Belém.
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The Co-Chairs will elevate local solutions, strengthen collaboration, and drive momentum ahead of Belém.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
📣 Big news: ICLEI President Mayor Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh announced as Co-Chair of the #COP30 Local Leaders Forum, taking place from 3–5 November in Rio de Janeiro.
The Co-Chairs will elevate local solutions, strengthen collaboration, and drive momentum ahead of Belém.
More 🖇️ tinyurl.com/mry4n3rj
The Co-Chairs will elevate local solutions, strengthen collaboration, and drive momentum ahead of Belém.
More 🖇️ tinyurl.com/mry4n3rj
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From farm to urban table, from local policies to global networks: ICLEI Europe guides communities, institutions and businesses towards more accessible, sustainable and fair food
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Cities Rising to the Challenge: Building Food Security from the Ground Up
From farm to urban table, from local policies to global networks: ICLEI Europe guides communities, institutions and businesses towards more accessible, sustainable and fair food
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October 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
From farm to urban table, from local policies to global networks: ICLEI Europe guides communities, institutions and businesses towards more accessible, sustainable and fair food
www.renewablematter.eu/en/cities-ri...
@iclei.org
www.renewablematter.eu/en/cities-ri...
@iclei.org
What if... streets were designed for pedestrians and cyclists instead of cars?
🎬 Watch how the IKI-funded #SPARKProject reimagined Maginhawa Street in Quezon City, Philippines, as a safer street for walking and cycling. @iki-germany.bsky.social
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🎬 Watch how the IKI-funded #SPARKProject reimagined Maginhawa Street in Quezon City, Philippines, as a safer street for walking and cycling. @iki-germany.bsky.social
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October 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
What if... streets were designed for pedestrians and cyclists instead of cars?
🎬 Watch how the IKI-funded #SPARKProject reimagined Maginhawa Street in Quezon City, Philippines, as a safer street for walking and cycling. @iki-germany.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HWu...
🎬 Watch how the IKI-funded #SPARKProject reimagined Maginhawa Street in Quezon City, Philippines, as a safer street for walking and cycling. @iki-germany.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HWu...
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“Systems thinking isn’t just useful; it’s an imperative.
David Jácome Polit, @iclei.org, was an early adopter of STEER, our new #SystemicRisk framework. He explains how STEER offers a blueprint to practice systems thinking and make more effective decisions.
David Jácome Polit, @iclei.org, was an early adopter of STEER, our new #SystemicRisk framework. He explains how STEER offers a blueprint to practice systems thinking and make more effective decisions.
Steering Beyond Silos: Interview with David Jácome Polit on systems…
To mark the launch of STEER, we spoke with David Jácome Polit, Head of the Resilient Development Program at ICLEI and former Metropolitan Director of Resilience for Quito. Drawing on his practice and…
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October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“Systems thinking isn’t just useful; it’s an imperative.
David Jácome Polit, @iclei.org, was an early adopter of STEER, our new #SystemicRisk framework. He explains how STEER offers a blueprint to practice systems thinking and make more effective decisions.
David Jácome Polit, @iclei.org, was an early adopter of STEER, our new #SystemicRisk framework. He explains how STEER offers a blueprint to practice systems thinking and make more effective decisions.
October 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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On this 🍲 #WorldFoodDay & during 🏙️ #UrbanOctober, ICLEI Africa launches the African City Food Centre - a regional Centre of Excellence supporting cities to build sustainable, inclusive urban food systems that create better lives.
🔗 Learn more: africa.iclei.org/centres-afri...
🔗 Learn more: africa.iclei.org/centres-afri...
October 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
On this 🍲 #WorldFoodDay & during 🏙️ #UrbanOctober, ICLEI Africa launches the African City Food Centre - a regional Centre of Excellence supporting cities to build sustainable, inclusive urban food systems that create better lives.
🔗 Learn more: africa.iclei.org/centres-afri...
🔗 Learn more: africa.iclei.org/centres-afri...
📣 We are proud to announce that 16 of the 26 cities selected as finalists for the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards hail from ICLEI Member cities.
Read more 👉 iclei.org/news/sixteen...
Read more 👉 iclei.org/news/sixteen...
Sixteen ICLEI Members shortlisted for 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards - ICLEI
From cleaner air to cooler streets, cities are showing what people-centered climate action looks like....
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October 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
📣 We are proud to announce that 16 of the 26 cities selected as finalists for the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Local Leaders Awards hail from ICLEI Member cities.
Read more 👉 iclei.org/news/sixteen...
Read more 👉 iclei.org/news/sixteen...
This 13 October, International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, let’s remember that the cost of inaction far outweighs the price of prevention. As a partner of UNDRR, ICLEI calls on all governments, institutions, and businesses to make #resilience a core investment priority.
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@undrr.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
This 13 October, International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, let’s remember that the cost of inaction far outweighs the price of prevention. As a partner of UNDRR, ICLEI calls on all governments, institutions, and businesses to make #resilience a core investment priority.
@undrr.bsky.social
@undrr.bsky.social
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#AfriFOODlinks joins the #MUFPP Global Forum 2025 as cities mark 10 years of city-led food action! We’ll spotlight African innovation, collaboration & leadership driving sustainable urban food systems, and map out commitments to build on past success.
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🔗 globalforum2025.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org
October 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
#AfriFOODlinks joins the #MUFPP Global Forum 2025 as cities mark 10 years of city-led food action! We’ll spotlight African innovation, collaboration & leadership driving sustainable urban food systems, and map out commitments to build on past success.
🔗 globalforum2025.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org
🔗 globalforum2025.milanurbanfoodpolicypact.org
Cities thrive when their food systems do. Ahead of #WorldFoodDay, on 16 October, our latest issue of iNews celebrates how collaboration across government levels, organizations, business, and communities delivers real change for a food-secure future.
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October 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Cities thrive when their food systems do. Ahead of #WorldFoodDay, on 16 October, our latest issue of iNews celebrates how collaboration across government levels, organizations, business, and communities delivers real change for a food-secure future.
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🍎 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
What if we make mental well-being an urban planning priority?
As we mark #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October, we’re reminded that mental health is central to healthy, resilient cities.
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As we mark #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October, we’re reminded that mental health is central to healthy, resilient cities.
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@cbc.iclei.org
October 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
What if we make mental well-being an urban planning priority?
As we mark #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October, we’re reminded that mental health is central to healthy, resilient cities.
👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/put-mental-h...
@cbc.iclei.org
As we mark #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October, we’re reminded that mental health is central to healthy, resilient cities.
👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/put-mental-h...
@cbc.iclei.org
📣 Happening today! Join our webinar now, at 10:00 or 16:00 CEST, to learn actionable examples from cities worldwide: From policy innovations, waste audits, and cold storage facilities, to awareness campaigns and food bank partnerships.
🗓️ 8 October
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🗓️ 8 October
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October 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
📣 Happening today! Join our webinar now, at 10:00 or 16:00 CEST, to learn actionable examples from cities worldwide: From policy innovations, waste audits, and cold storage facilities, to awareness campaigns and food bank partnerships.
🗓️ 8 October
Join now 🍓 tinyurl.com/5dtyxpyk
@giz.de
🗓️ 8 October
Join now 🍓 tinyurl.com/5dtyxpyk
@giz.de
📣 Join us today, 6 October, for our #DaringCities 2025 Virtual Forum closing session to explore:
✅ How Daring Cities promotes solutions to the #ClimateEmergency
✅ The role Town Hall COPs play in strengthening national climate plans
🕓 16:00 CEST
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✅ How Daring Cities promotes solutions to the #ClimateEmergency
✅ The role Town Hall COPs play in strengthening national climate plans
🕓 16:00 CEST
👩💻 tinyurl.com/52r9fvr4
October 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
📣 Join us today, 6 October, for our #DaringCities 2025 Virtual Forum closing session to explore:
✅ How Daring Cities promotes solutions to the #ClimateEmergency
✅ The role Town Hall COPs play in strengthening national climate plans
🕓 16:00 CEST
👩💻 tinyurl.com/52r9fvr4
✅ How Daring Cities promotes solutions to the #ClimateEmergency
✅ The role Town Hall COPs play in strengthening national climate plans
🕓 16:00 CEST
👩💻 tinyurl.com/52r9fvr4
📣 The countdown to COP30 is on. This October, as we mark World Habitat Day (6 Oct), join our #DaringCities 2025 Virtual Forum closing session to see how cities and regions are scaling climate solutions through #MultilevelAction.
📅 6 October | 16:00 CEST
👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 6 October | 16:00 CEST
👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
📣 The countdown to COP30 is on. This October, as we mark World Habitat Day (6 Oct), join our #DaringCities 2025 Virtual Forum closing session to see how cities and regions are scaling climate solutions through #MultilevelAction.
📅 6 October | 16:00 CEST
👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 6 October | 16:00 CEST
👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...