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Current events

Conference
6 November 2025, 09:00 - 17:30
Brussels, Belgium

Housing and Food: Communities and local-governments driving fair sustainability transitions

European policy dialogue series

Europe’s long-term wellbeing depends on fair and locally-driven sustainability transitions. Housing and food, our most basic human needs and the two largest household expenses, are powerful entry points for change. Yet, solutions to Europe's housing and food challenges need to go beyond afford...
Conference
4 - 6 November 2025
Barcelona

Smart City Expo World Congress

As urban areas increasingly contend with the impacts of climate change, cities are turning to advanced technologies and smart governance to build resilience and decarbonise. ICLEI Europe, a longstanding leader in the smart cities sphere, will join this year’s Smart City Expo World Congress in ...

Upcoming events

Workshop
10 November 2025, 11:30 - 12:30
Belém, Brazil

Europe’s Role in the Just Transition: From Local Action to Global Responsibility

COP30 - Just Transition Pavilion

The event will take place at 11:30 BRT time. This event, organised by ICLEI Europe, Youth and Environment Europe, Swiss Youth for Climate, CAN Europe and the European Network Against Racism at COP30 will explore the role of equity, intergenerational justice and participatory governance in ensuring ...
Workshop
11 November 2025, 11:00 - 12:30
Belém, Brazil

From local action to City Diplomacy - Local governments on the front line of climate change

COP30 - French Pavilion Event

This session “From Local Action to City Diplomacy – Local Governments on the Front Line of Climate Change” will bring together mayors, elected officials, practitioners and international partners at COP30 to explore how cities are driving climate solutions on the ground — and ...
Workshop
11 November 2025, 16:30 - 17:30
Belém, Brazil

Implementing just and inclusive climate action on the local level

COP30 - German Climate Pavilion Event

The event will take place at 16:30 BRT time. As the global climate agenda shifts from target-setting to implementation, the role of local governments becomes increasingly important. Cities and municipalities are on the front lines of climate action, where policies are implemented with local communi...
Workshop
12 November 2025, 14:30 - 15:30
Belém, Brazil

Keep Building Resilient Urban Energy Systems

Guidance for secure, equitable and sustainable energy in times of shocks and instability

The event will take place at 14:30 BRT time. As climate shocks, rising energy prices and geopolitical instability increasingly threaten the reliability of our energy systems, cities are stepping up with innovative solutions. Join us at COP30 for “Keep Building Resilient Urban Energy Systems&...
Conference
14 November 2025, 12:00 - 14:00
Helsinki, Finland

Launch of the European NBS Assessment - NBS Global Roadmap - NATURA

This event at Think Corner Main Stage will launch the European section of the Global Roadmap on Nature-based Solutions (NbS), connecting global findings to European and Nordic contexts. The event will feature expert presentations, panel discussion, and interactive dialogue on the implications for E...
Webinar
25 November 2025, 11:00 - 12:00

The New European Bauhaus and Housing: Cities Turning Values into Action

ICLEI Europe’s webinar series for Members explores different ways European cities are making sustainability a reality. Webinars happen once a month from 11:00–12:00 CEST. This month, the ICLEI Socio-Cultural Transformations team will host a dialogue on housing, exploring this pressing t...
Conference
2 December 2025, 09:00 - 13:30
Brussels, Belgium

Safer Streets & Climate-Neutral Cities: Achieving Climate Goals while Ensuring Safety for All

48th Breakfast at Sustainability's

"Safer Streets & Climate-Neutral Cities: Achieving Climate Goals while Ensuring Safety for All" will be an opportunity to exchange experiences on improving street safety in European cities, focusing in particular on successful policies, and contribute to wider discourse on the topic. This event...

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