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12 February 2025

ICLEI Europe appoints new Managing Directors

The ICLEI European Secretariat has announced the appointment of Shtilyana Koppe and Matthew Bach as our new Managing Directors. They will succeed Wolfgang Teubner, who will leave his position at the end of 2025 to become a Senior Advisor to the new leadership, ensuring the organisation will still pr...

11 February 2025

ICLEI Europe supports a just and fair transition in the EU

ICLEI Europe, as part of the European Alliance for a Just Transition, supports its newly released Vision for the EU Cycle 2024-2029 and Beyond. The document underscores the urgent need for a fair and inclusive green transition that prioritises social, climate, and environmental objectives while ensu...

7 February 2025

Championing community-driven urban solutions

As part of its mission, ICLEI Europe advocates for inclusive place-based, and community-centric solutions in cities. In line with the New European Bauhaus values and working principles, ICLEI fully embraces community-driven solutions that are trans-disciplinary and developed across multiple levels. ...

5 February 2025

Public buyers drive a more social, sustainable and innovative Europe

Within the scope of the Big Buyers Working Together (BBWT) annual event, ICLEI Europe will highlight how public buyers throughout Europe are a key driving force for more social, sustainable ad innovative societies. By facilitating panel discussions, interactive capacity building sessions, study visi...

4 February 2025

Apply now for the 2025 Procura+ Awards!

The applications for the 2025 Procura+ Awards are now open! This year public authorities can apply in three categories, including the Global Initiative of the Year, allowing for the first time submissions for all over the world. To submit an application, fill in the form here. Deadline: 31 March 202...

24 January 2025

Parting ways with coal: Katowice joins global transition alliance

Poland has taken the reins of the rotating EU Council Presidency this month, and has made energy security and transition a priority in its 6-month programme. In alignment with this priority, the City of Katowice (Poland) is contributing to the EU energy transition agenda; the municipality, capital o...

23 January 2025

Local Alliance outlines recommendations for the next EU budget

The Local Alliance—a coalition of Europe’s eight leading city and regional networks, including ICLEI Europe—has published a joint position paper outlining its vision for the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034. The paper calls on EU leaders to ...

22 January 2025

ICLEI-affiliated experts selected to co-author IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities

Ninety-seven scientists and urban practitioners from 5 continents have been selected by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as Authors, Coordinating Lead Authors, and Review Editors for the upcoming Special Report on Climate Change and Cities (SR-Cities), set for release in March 20...

21 January 2025

Apply for 2027 European Green Capital and European Green Leaf Awards

The European Commission has launched the competition for the highly prestigious 2027 European Green Capital (EGCA 2027) and the European Green Leaf (EGLA 2027) Awards. European cities and towns committed to sustainability are encouraged to apply by the 15 April deadline for this excellent opportunit...