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Tracking progress en route from Madrid to Glasgow
In a parallel universe, we would be gathered this week in Glasgow for COP26, but instead we are…
ICLEI Communication Vol.12 is now available
ICLEI Japan has been focusing on local governments, who are the main actors in realizing a sustainable society,…
ICLEI Communication Vol.10 & Vol.11 are now available
ICLEI Japan has been focusing on local governments, who are the main actors in realizing a sustainable society,…
Collaboration cultivates innovation: How ICLEI Africa and the City of Cape Town have been pioneering local sustainability action for two decades
In its 30 years of urban sustainability work, ICLEI has partnered closely with many of the world’s cities…
Accelerating the Race to Zero carbon: Multiple paths leading to the same destination
From left to right: Shinjiro Koizumi, Minister of Environment of Japan; Minna Arve, Mayor of Turku, Finland; Ashok…
What’s Happening on World Environment Day (5 June 2020)?
Recalling the legacy of the UN Conference on Human Environment held in Stockholm in 1972, the UN Environment…
Three stories for local governments to watch in 2020
As we kick off a new decade, environment takes center stage. For the first time, the top five global threats in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report are all environmental. Climate action failure and biodiversity loss make the top five both in terms of likelihood and level of impact.
After COP25, frustration over decisions but even more hope on local climate action
The longest-ever climate conference, COP25, concluded on Sunday. The talks punted a number of meaningful decisions to 2020, and some results were even cause for disappointment. But those of us working for local and regional governments are used to taking the lead on ambition. While we are frustrated at the lack of progress on the decisions coming out of the negotiations, we still found four reasons to remain hopeful after this COP25.
The glorious past returns: How Essen is harnessing its industrial legacy to accelerate sustainability
At the height of the industrial revolution, Essen was a hub of innovation, technological developments and new ideas.…
Turku’s advice on circularity? Imagine the possibilities. Then get started.
Turku, Finland, which is an active member of ICLEI’s Green Circular Cities Coalition, was a leading player in…