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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.
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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November 6, 2025 at 6:55 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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November 5, 2025 at 9:05 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).
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November 5, 2025 at 5:12 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!
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November 1, 2025 at 3:37 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.
October 29, 2025 at 4:20 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.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:04 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.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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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October 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:40 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.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:11 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
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October 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
📢 We’re #hiring!
Check out our two open positions 👉 iclei.org/jobs
Apply now!
October 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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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October 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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
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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October 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
📣 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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October 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
📣 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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October 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
📣 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...
October 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Wrapping up #ClimateWeekNYC: Cities and regions are bringing evidence of climate impacts and solutions, and they are ready to scale them.
Read the Statement from ICLEI President Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh, Mayor of Malmö, Sweden, on Climate Week:
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October 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Why climate action falls short without inclusion - and how cities can change this.
Our Equitable Development newsletter brings you the latest updates on building fair, inclusive cities.
Explore now 📧 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/ic...
October 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
📣Today, 2 October at 14:00 CEST!
The time is right for a Just Transition. Why should cities embrace it? Join our #DaringCities online event as we dive into #ICLEI’s five guiding principles for implementing a Just Transition in your community.
👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3bsnsefv
October 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
How to assess and manage food waste in urban markets? Join our webinar to find out!
We will hear from cities worldwide, showcasing practical approaches to strengthen food security, circular economies, and climate resilience.
🗓️ 8 October | 10:00 & 16:00 CEST
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September 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Mobility that works for everyone. Our latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is now live!
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September 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🚨Today, 25 September at 16:00 CEST!
Join us to learn from Malmö Commitment cities as they share lessons from hosting Town Hall COPs and making these processes more equitable and accessible.
Register now 👉 tinyurl.com/3sjmrhty
September 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
📣Join us today, 24 September at 16:00 CEST!
Our upcoming session explores how cities are shaping fit-for-purpose environmental plans.
👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/yux26vrb
September 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM