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5 December 2023

ICLEI Members advocate for a green digital transformation and a decentralised energy future in Ukraine

By 2030, cities will play a pivotal role in climate action – especially in Europe, where local governments are striving for the EU Green Deal’s 55% emissions reduction. Two central issues that will play a role in meeting this goal are the green digital transition and the energy transitio...

4 December 2023

Coalition for High Ambition Multi-level Partnerships (CHAMP) announced at COP28

On 1 December at COP28, more than 60 countries, including 11 EU countries, pledged to join the COP28 Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnership (CHAMP) for Climate Action in order to enhance cooperation with their local, regional and other subnational governments - including cities, towns, s...

23 November 2023

How partnerships with the private sector can power data-driven climate action

By 2030, cities will play a pivotal role in climate action – especially in Europe, where local governments are striving for the EU Green Deal’s 55% emissions reduction. This commitment promises tangible improvements in our cities – cleaner air, safer transport, equitable citie...

20 November 2023

Showcasing that #MultilevelActionDelivers at COP28

ICLEI Europe will join forces with the entire ICLEI network and with local and regional leaders from across the globe at COP28 (or: the 28th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties) to demonstrate once again that #MultilevelActionDelivers. COP28 will ...

13 November 2023

Become a smart community expert and enable local digitalisation

Professionals passionate about digital transformation in the European Union can apply to become a smart community expert. Do you have at least 5 years of experience and a strong network, especially in the local but also regional and national government? Become a Member State representative in the Li...

27 October 2023

Smart City Expo facilitates conversations around sustainability, digitalisation, and just transition

At the core of the European Union's sustainability agenda is the pursuit of resilient societies, marked by the launch of the EU Green Deal aligning with the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN 2030 Sustainability Agenda. To achieve these goals, open dialogue and knowledge sharing are imperative. The ...

11 October 2023

European cities use data-driven action for urban mobility planning

Urban mobility is a crucial anchor in city infrastructure, linking residents to education, employment, and essential services. Yet, a city's transportation system wields significant influence on the environment and public health. The European Environment Agency's recent report reveals that transport...

10 October 2023

Join ICLEI at the Smart City Expo World Congress

With 2023 set to be the hottest year on record, the role of local governments in adapting to climate change becomes increasingly vital. Local governments are key to implementing policies, driving sustainability initiatives, and engaging communities. These efforts are enhanced when knowledge and best...

28 September 2023

Co-creating sustainable lifestyles across Europe

How can everyday people and decision-makers work hand-in-hand to face the climate emergency together? ICLEI Europe, researchers, and ICLEI Member Cities are working to make that happen using a simple tool: an app. Many of us have seen or used applications that calculate a user’s carbon footpr...