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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.
From mobility to belonging: How cities embed migration into governance.
Cities in the #MalmöCommitment show how inclusive local engagement can support belonging and opportunities for newcomers.
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Before the next crisis hits: Why women’s leadership matters in climate risk management. On #InternationalWomenDay, we spotlight women’s critical role in disaster response, community care, and climate resilience in cities.
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ICLEI's 5 principles to guide a #JustTransition in your community! Our new resource supports cities and regions to deliver just outcomes across every phase of their climate action journey.
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The IKI-supported SPARK project collected case studies to support local governments, practitioners and CSOs in replicating, adapting and scaling up successful interventions that promote active mobility & more equitable urban environments.
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Migratory species cross borders, and so must conservation. 🐋🦅 ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center @cbc.iclei.org will bring cities’ voices to #CMSCOP15 in Campo Grande, Brazil (23–29 March), connecting local action with global biodiversity efforts.
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Gender equity is at the heart of sustainable urban development. Our latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is now out.
Ahead of International Women’s Day, we spotlight how cities and regions are embedding #GenderEquity into sustainable urban development
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📣 15 ICLEI Members among 24 winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge!
From AI-powered public services to climate-resilient infrastructure, #ICLEI Members are advancing bold, people-centered innovations that improve daily life in cities worldwide.
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Climate action starts with people.
Kaohsiung, on the island of Taiwan, and Bonn, Germany, are working with local organizations to implement climate initiatives that bring real social benefits.
Read how community partnerships are powering a #JustTransition 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/how-communit...
🔴 🔵 Yesterday, our organized constituency came together to defend multilateralism & amplify local voices in a rapidly changing global landscape.
As multilateralism evolves, #LocalGovs stand ready to adapt: playing a 🔑 role in shaping & strengthening local multilateralism.
What does it mean to govern with equity at the core?
In our first 2026 ICLEI Equitable Development Newsletter, Mayor Alfredo Coro II of Del Carmen, Philippines, reflects on values-driven local leadership.
Read the full issue 👉 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/eq...
We are #hiring! We are seeking a service provider to:
✅ Examine the applicability of the Public Energy Buildings (PEBs) concept in Southeast Asia
✅ Focus on #Malaysia and #Indonesia
✅ Deliver a practical guide for implementation
📣 Apply now: iclei.org/wp-content/u...
📢 We are #hiring! We are looking for experts across diverse fields to join our dynamic teams at #ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany, and our Regional Offices worldwide.
Apply now! 👉 iclei.org/jobs/
Resilience starts when risk becomes measurable.
Join #ICLEI and the City of Bonn, Germany, for this webinar exploring how data drives smarter urban risk assessment and stronger #resilience strategies.
📅 25 February
🕓 16:00 CET
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Europe's resilience starts with local adaptation planning. Our latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is now out.
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Want to promote active mobility? Maybe this handbook will help you.
The IKI SPARK project has published this handbook, which provides compact, ready-to-use methods for implementing low-cost, temporary and scalable interventions.
Find it here ⬇️
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How are African food enterprises using circularity to reshape urban food systems?
From Cape Town to Kisumu, from Tunis to Mbale, food entrepreneurs are already transforming how food is produced, packaged, reused, and valued.
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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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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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📢 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/
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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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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🚲 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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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
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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-...
📣 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
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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.
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📣 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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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.
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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. 👏
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