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25 March 2024

Local governments can use a guide for navigating New European Bauhaus-inspired projects

Are you a local government aiming to revitalise varied urban (or rural) spaces and create a sense of community among different stakeholders to help these places thrive in a sustainable way? The New European Bauhaus (NEB) Toolbox, developed by ICLEI Europe and tested in 20 small and medium-sized muni...

22 March 2024

Revaluing our water management approach for resilience

National and international discussions on the importance of preserving the quantity and quality of water ecosystems too often neglect local and regional governments’ policies. At the same time, local communities hold immense knowledge to best address the challenges they face related to water m...

21 March 2024

The Nature Restoration Law is key for greening our future

EU Member States’ Ambassadors are expected to have a final decision on the Nature Restoration Law on 22 March with an expected final vote on this key legislation at the European Council on 25 March. Their decision will define whether the EU will enshrine its objectives to implement the Kunming...

20 March 2024

Unfolding the path for a nature positive future

Since co-authoring the EC Expert Publication titled “The vital role of nature-based solutions in a nature positive economy” published in 2022, ICLEI Europe has been advocating to promote the nature-positive economy agenda within Europe and worldwide. Now, ICLEI Europe is actively helping...

19 March 2024

Inclusive partnerships drive food system transformation

Current discussions and perspectives regarding the characteristics and priorities of a sustainable food system are plentiful, global, local, and at a European level. Providing nutritious and safe food while reducing negative environmental impact and ensuring food security has become a crucial challe...

18 March 2024

Public buyers take concrete steps toward sustainable and circular transformations at Procura+ Conference 2024

The Procura+ Conference 2024 convened over 220 government officials, industry leaders and procurement practitioners in Lisbon (Portugal) for its 11th edition. The conference theme “Step Changes for Big Impact'' demonstrated how public buyers across Europe are taking steps to leverage public pr...

18 March 2024

Leading local and EU decision makers discuss translating the EU Green Deal into local action

Last week brought more than 200 Mayors and local representatives together with EU leaders and the Belgian EU Council Presidency to discuss translating the EU Green Deal into local action. During the event, key EU decision makers including European Commission Executive Vice President Maroš &Sc...

15 March 2024

Déclaration de Chaillot lays groundwork for decarbonising the building sector

From 7-8 March 2024, a delegation of ICLEI experts from the European and World Secretariat attended the Buildings and Climate Global Forum in ICLEI Member Paris (France) to underscore the critical role subnational governments play in catalysing the decarbonisation and future-proofing of the built en...

13 March 2024

Two new digital tools help cities preserve their cultural heritage

The European Heritage Hub, an EU-funded pilot project, is taking strides towards a more sustainable, digital, and inclusive society by uniting heritage stakeholders and initiatives across Europe. Responding to the call for structured cooperation and coordination across governance levels, from local ...