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The year ahead: A message from our Secretary General
YouTube video by ICLEI Global
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What have we achieved so far and what lies ahead?
ICLEI Secretary General Gino Van Begin reflects on 2025 and outlines this year's priorities, highlighting the critical role of local and regional governments in driving resilience and sustainability worldwide.
🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgTz...
ICLEI Secretary General Gino Van Begin reflects on 2025 and outlines this year's priorities, highlighting the critical role of local and regional governments in driving resilience and sustainability worldwide.
🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgTz...
In Ecuador, Quito is using data to tackle extreme heat, but tech alone won’t fix it.
David Jácome-Polit, Head of Resilient Development at #ICLEI, explains why #HeatResilience needs systemic solutions, strong leadership, and equity at the center.
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David Jácome-Polit, Head of Resilient Development at #ICLEI, explains why #HeatResilience needs systemic solutions, strong leadership, and equity at the center.
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Tech alone won't cool a city
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February 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
In Ecuador, Quito is using data to tackle extreme heat, but tech alone won’t fix it.
David Jácome-Polit, Head of Resilient Development at #ICLEI, explains why #HeatResilience needs systemic solutions, strong leadership, and equity at the center.
👉 www.huawei.com/en/media-cen...
David Jácome-Polit, Head of Resilient Development at #ICLEI, explains why #HeatResilience needs systemic solutions, strong leadership, and equity at the center.
👉 www.huawei.com/en/media-cen...
Apply for the Race to Resilience Culture Academy! Led by ICLEI USA and ICLEI Africa, the Academy runs from April to October and supports communities in centering culture, heritage, and local knowledge in climate adaptation. @africa.iclei.org @iclei-usa.bsky.social
🗓️ By 13 March
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🗓️ By 13 March
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February 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Apply for the Race to Resilience Culture Academy! Led by ICLEI USA and ICLEI Africa, the Academy runs from April to October and supports communities in centering culture, heritage, and local knowledge in climate adaptation. @africa.iclei.org @iclei-usa.bsky.social
🗓️ By 13 March
tinyurl.com/4kzk9xvs
🗓️ By 13 March
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📢 We are #hiring! We are looking for experts across diverse fields to join our dynamic teams at #ICLEI World Secretariat and our Regional Offices worldwide.
Apply now! 👉 iclei.org/jobs/
Apply now! 👉 iclei.org/jobs/
February 11, 2026 at 11:12 AM
📢 We are #hiring! We are looking for experts across diverse fields to join our dynamic teams at #ICLEI World Secretariat and our Regional Offices worldwide.
Apply now! 👉 iclei.org/jobs/
Apply now! 👉 iclei.org/jobs/
Featured on #TheCityFix by @wrirosscities.bsky.social, #ICLEI Director of Global Advocacy Yunus Arikan distills 8️⃣ signs that local and regional governments should be on the lookout for this year ⬇️
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February 11, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Featured on #TheCityFix by @wrirosscities.bsky.social, #ICLEI Director of Global Advocacy Yunus Arikan distills 8️⃣ signs that local and regional governments should be on the lookout for this year ⬇️
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thecityfix.com/blog/8-signs...
We're pleased to announce the appointment of Piia Elo, Mayor of Turku, Finland, as our new ICLEI Vice President, taking up a seat on the #ICLEI Presidium. We wish her a successful term as she helps amplify local and regional leadership on the global stage 👏
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February 6, 2026 at 12:16 PM
We're pleased to announce the appointment of Piia Elo, Mayor of Turku, Finland, as our new ICLEI Vice President, taking up a seat on the #ICLEI Presidium. We wish her a successful term as she helps amplify local and regional leadership on the global stage 👏
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Why traditional knowledge matters for urban wetlands. Our latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is now out.
We celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay and are proud to announce the appointment of Piia Elo, Mayor of Turku, Finland, as our new #ICLEI Vice President 👏
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We celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay and are proud to announce the appointment of Piia Elo, Mayor of Turku, Finland, as our new #ICLEI Vice President 👏
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February 4, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Why traditional knowledge matters for urban wetlands. Our latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is now out.
We celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay and are proud to announce the appointment of Piia Elo, Mayor of Turku, Finland, as our new #ICLEI Vice President 👏
mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
We celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay and are proud to announce the appointment of Piia Elo, Mayor of Turku, Finland, as our new #ICLEI Vice President 👏
mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
🚲 Sparking #ActiveMobility in the Philippines! In Quezon City and Pasig City, the IKI-funded #SPARKproject shows how short-term street pilots can boost walking and cycling, cut emissions, and build strong community ownership.
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Impact video from the SPARK Project in the Philippines
YouTube video by ICLEI Global
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February 4, 2026 at 9:24 AM
🚲 Sparking #ActiveMobility in the Philippines! In Quezon City and Pasig City, the IKI-funded #SPARKproject shows how short-term street pilots can boost walking and cycling, cut emissions, and build strong community ownership.
@iki-germany.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaeh...
@iki-germany.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaeh...
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Nature lover?
Community builder?
Educator, activist, neighbour, volunteer?
Curious how nature can help solve real problems?
✨ This survey is for you.
Your voice helps shape a Citizen Action Roadmap for Nature
👉 thenatureofcities.typeform.com/to/iM8zPyV7
Tag someone who should join @iclei.org
Community builder?
Educator, activist, neighbour, volunteer?
Curious how nature can help solve real problems?
✨ This survey is for you.
Your voice helps shape a Citizen Action Roadmap for Nature
👉 thenatureofcities.typeform.com/to/iM8zPyV7
Tag someone who should join @iclei.org
February 2, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Nature lover?
Community builder?
Educator, activist, neighbour, volunteer?
Curious how nature can help solve real problems?
✨ This survey is for you.
Your voice helps shape a Citizen Action Roadmap for Nature
👉 thenatureofcities.typeform.com/to/iM8zPyV7
Tag someone who should join @iclei.org
Community builder?
Educator, activist, neighbour, volunteer?
Curious how nature can help solve real problems?
✨ This survey is for you.
Your voice helps shape a Citizen Action Roadmap for Nature
👉 thenatureofcities.typeform.com/to/iM8zPyV7
Tag someone who should join @iclei.org
For better or worse, the year ahead brings a mix of reforms, political shifts & global milestones that will shape how urban sustainability agendas are governed and delivered.
Here's what local and regional governments should be on the lookout for in 2026 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/eight-signs-...
Here's what local and regional governments should be on the lookout for in 2026 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/eight-signs-...
January 27, 2026 at 12:14 PM
For better or worse, the year ahead brings a mix of reforms, political shifts & global milestones that will shape how urban sustainability agendas are governed and delivered.
Here's what local and regional governments should be on the lookout for in 2026 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/eight-signs-...
Here's what local and regional governments should be on the lookout for in 2026 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/eight-signs-...
📣 New partnership between #ICLEI Oceania and La Trobe University! The collaboration includes a joint position designed to bridge academic research & local government practice in climate change adaptation. @icleioceania.bsky.social
🤝 icleioceania.org/2026/01/22/i...
🤝 icleioceania.org/2026/01/22/i...
January 25, 2026 at 3:20 PM
📣 New partnership between #ICLEI Oceania and La Trobe University! The collaboration includes a joint position designed to bridge academic research & local government practice in climate change adaptation. @icleioceania.bsky.social
🤝 icleioceania.org/2026/01/22/i...
🤝 icleioceania.org/2026/01/22/i...
Earlier this month in İzmir, 18 Turkish municipalities came together under the Climate Resilience for Communities (CRC) project to tackle a shared challenge: How to move from community-level climate action to projects that are ready for financing and scale.
talkofthecities.iclei.org/being-invest...
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January 24, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Earlier this month in İzmir, 18 Turkish municipalities came together under the Climate Resilience for Communities (CRC) project to tackle a shared challenge: How to move from community-level climate action to projects that are ready for financing and scale.
talkofthecities.iclei.org/being-invest...
talkofthecities.iclei.org/being-invest...
📣 The first 2026 issue of ICLEI’s iNews, our global newsletter, is now out.
Dive into what the year ahead holds for sustainability, and why 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for cities and regions worldwide.
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Dive into what the year ahead holds for sustainability, and why 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for cities and regions worldwide.
👉 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
January 23, 2026 at 1:21 PM
📣 The first 2026 issue of ICLEI’s iNews, our global newsletter, is now out.
Dive into what the year ahead holds for sustainability, and why 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for cities and regions worldwide.
👉 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
Dive into what the year ahead holds for sustainability, and why 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for cities and regions worldwide.
👉 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
What have we achieved so far and what lies ahead?
ICLEI Secretary General Gino Van Begin reflects on 2025 and outlines this year's priorities, highlighting the critical role of local and regional governments in driving resilience and sustainability worldwide.
🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgTz...
ICLEI Secretary General Gino Van Begin reflects on 2025 and outlines this year's priorities, highlighting the critical role of local and regional governments in driving resilience and sustainability worldwide.
🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgTz...
The year ahead: A message from our Secretary General
YouTube video by ICLEI Global
www.youtube.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:54 PM
What have we achieved so far and what lies ahead?
ICLEI Secretary General Gino Van Begin reflects on 2025 and outlines this year's priorities, highlighting the critical role of local and regional governments in driving resilience and sustainability worldwide.
🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgTz...
ICLEI Secretary General Gino Van Begin reflects on 2025 and outlines this year's priorities, highlighting the critical role of local and regional governments in driving resilience and sustainability worldwide.
🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgTz...
Cities worldwide are stepping up on climate leadership!
Congratulations to all #ICLEI Members on the #CDP 2025 A List, helping set the global benchmark for transparent and accountable local climate action. 👏
iclei.org/news/seventy...
Congratulations to all #ICLEI Members on the #CDP 2025 A List, helping set the global benchmark for transparent and accountable local climate action. 👏
iclei.org/news/seventy...
January 15, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Cities worldwide are stepping up on climate leadership!
Congratulations to all #ICLEI Members on the #CDP 2025 A List, helping set the global benchmark for transparent and accountable local climate action. 👏
iclei.org/news/seventy...
Congratulations to all #ICLEI Members on the #CDP 2025 A List, helping set the global benchmark for transparent and accountable local climate action. 👏
iclei.org/news/seventy...
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🌿 We’re running a short global survey listening to how civil society organisations work with nature in their communities.
4–12 min • anonymous • multilingual
Part of the EU project #NetworkNature.
Please take part & share 💚 @biodiversa.eu @iclei.org
👉 thenatureofcities.typeform.com/to/iM8zPyV7
4–12 min • anonymous • multilingual
Part of the EU project #NetworkNature.
Please take part & share 💚 @biodiversa.eu @iclei.org
👉 thenatureofcities.typeform.com/to/iM8zPyV7
January 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
🌿 We’re running a short global survey listening to how civil society organisations work with nature in their communities.
4–12 min • anonymous • multilingual
Part of the EU project #NetworkNature.
Please take part & share 💚 @biodiversa.eu @iclei.org
👉 thenatureofcities.typeform.com/to/iM8zPyV7
4–12 min • anonymous • multilingual
Part of the EU project #NetworkNature.
Please take part & share 💚 @biodiversa.eu @iclei.org
👉 thenatureofcities.typeform.com/to/iM8zPyV7
The 7th Guangzhou Award is now open for submissions, inviting cities and regions worldwide to showcase innovative approaches to urban governance and sustainable development. Apply by 30 April 2026, with an early submission window until 31 March 2026.
www.guangzhouaward.org/p/the7th?lan...
www.guangzhouaward.org/p/the7th?lan...
January 11, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The 7th Guangzhou Award is now open for submissions, inviting cities and regions worldwide to showcase innovative approaches to urban governance and sustainable development. Apply by 30 April 2026, with an early submission window until 31 March 2026.
www.guangzhouaward.org/p/the7th?lan...
www.guangzhouaward.org/p/the7th?lan...
Insights from Town Hall COPs in 2025: Watch our YouTube playlist to hear directly from mayors and civil society representatives who hosted Town Hall COPs in 2025.
📹 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOSs...
📹 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOSs...
Vasai-Virar, India hosts a Town Hall COP
YouTube video by ICLEI Global
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January 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Insights from Town Hall COPs in 2025: Watch our YouTube playlist to hear directly from mayors and civil society representatives who hosted Town Hall COPs in 2025.
📹 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOSs...
📹 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOSs...
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🎥 icleieurope posted a video
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🏢 https://unjobs.org/organizations/iclei
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Why local governments can't be overlooked by the EU | a conversation with The European Correspondent
ICLEI Europe Managing Director Matthew Bach recently discussed the next EU budget (2028-2034) with Julius E. O. Fintelmann, Editor-in-Chief of The European Correspondent, highlighting why the current proposals risk side-lining the very actors responsible for delivering these goals: cities and regions.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🎥 icleieurope posted a video
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🏢 https://unjobs.org/organizations/iclei
🏷️ https://unjobs.org/themes/local-government
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🏷️ https://unjobs.org/themes/local-government
New year, new procurement? Maybe not everywhere on the calendar, but across cities in Europe, public procurement is clearly being rethought.
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foodclic.eu/news/why-pub...
Why public procurement can be a game-changer for urban food systems
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January 10, 2026 at 6:31 PM
New year, new procurement? Maybe not everywhere on the calendar, but across cities in Europe, public procurement is clearly being rethought.
foodclic.eu/news/why-pub...
foodclic.eu/news/why-pub...
As we wrap up 2025, we’re bringing six of our most-read stories that resonated with our readers, showing what is possible in sustainable urban development.
Explore 🖇️ talkofthecities.iclei.org/our-most-pop...
Explore 🖇️ talkofthecities.iclei.org/our-most-pop...
December 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
As we wrap up 2025, we’re bringing six of our most-read stories that resonated with our readers, showing what is possible in sustainable urban development.
Explore 🖇️ talkofthecities.iclei.org/our-most-pop...
Explore 🖇️ talkofthecities.iclei.org/our-most-pop...
Daring Cities 2025 Report released 🚀
This sixth edition created a platform where cities and regions stepped up, showing that multilevel governance belongs at the heart of ambitious #ClimateAction.
How? Explore the highlights in the outcomes report.
Download now 🔗 daringcities.org/wp-content/u...
This sixth edition created a platform where cities and regions stepped up, showing that multilevel governance belongs at the heart of ambitious #ClimateAction.
How? Explore the highlights in the outcomes report.
Download now 🔗 daringcities.org/wp-content/u...
December 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Daring Cities 2025 Report released 🚀
This sixth edition created a platform where cities and regions stepped up, showing that multilevel governance belongs at the heart of ambitious #ClimateAction.
How? Explore the highlights in the outcomes report.
Download now 🔗 daringcities.org/wp-content/u...
This sixth edition created a platform where cities and regions stepped up, showing that multilevel governance belongs at the heart of ambitious #ClimateAction.
How? Explore the highlights in the outcomes report.
Download now 🔗 daringcities.org/wp-content/u...
Our 2025 highlights. The latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is out now.
As we wrap up 2025, we’re bringing six of our most-read stories that resonated with our readers, showing what is possible in sustainable urban development.
Read 📨 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
As we wrap up 2025, we’re bringing six of our most-read stories that resonated with our readers, showing what is possible in sustainable urban development.
Read 📨 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
December 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Our 2025 highlights. The latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is out now.
As we wrap up 2025, we’re bringing six of our most-read stories that resonated with our readers, showing what is possible in sustainable urban development.
Read 📨 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
As we wrap up 2025, we’re bringing six of our most-read stories that resonated with our readers, showing what is possible in sustainable urban development.
Read 📨 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...
📢 We are hiring! We are looking for experts across diverse fields to join our dynamic teams at the ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany, and our Regional Offices worldwide.
👉 iclei.org/jobs/
👉 iclei.org/jobs/
December 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
📢 We are hiring! We are looking for experts across diverse fields to join our dynamic teams at the ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany, and our Regional Offices worldwide.
👉 iclei.org/jobs/
👉 iclei.org/jobs/
📣 Tomorrow, 11 December. Join @icleisouthasia.bsky.social a.bsky.social from anywhere in the world to explore how to advance climate action that is fair, inclusive and people-centered, grounded in a #JustTransition!
🕙 10:30 Brussels (CET)
💻 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🕙 10:30 Brussels (CET)
💻 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
December 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
📣 Tomorrow, 11 December. Join @icleisouthasia.bsky.social a.bsky.social from anywhere in the world to explore how to advance climate action that is fair, inclusive and people-centered, grounded in a #JustTransition!
🕙 10:30 Brussels (CET)
💻 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🕙 10:30 Brussels (CET)
💻 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...