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29 August 2024

ICLEI Europe calls for strengthened 2040 Climate Targets

The window of opportunity to avoid the most dangerous impacts of climate change is closing quickly. As temperatures in Europe are already reaching 2.1°C above pre-industrial levels, climate change impacts such as heat waves, droughts, floodings, and forest fires are already severely impacting co...

Justice, Equity & Democracy Sustainable Energy Systems

28 August 2024

How Member States can empower energy communities

As the EU pushes forward on its path to a sustainable energy future, Member States play a crucial role in nurturing energy communities, which are key to local renewable energy production and broader environmental, economic, and social benefits. To meet EU legislation, it is essential for Member Stat...

Justice, Equity & Democracy Sustainable Energy Systems

31 July 2024

Powering change: charting a path for just energy transitions

"Europe is overheating at twice the speed as the rest of the world... we need to do better and ... continue down the path of the green transition towards a more sustainable future." Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission at the Initiative for Coal Region...

Sustainable Energy Systems

11 July 2024

Access a financial helpdesk to boost climate finance to cities

Cities are major energy consumers and contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. They, therefore, also have a critical role in achieving global climate targets. In order to accelerate sustainable development initiatives and bolster climate action projects in cities, the UTM Centre’s...

Green Digital Transformation Sustainable Energy Systems

9 July 2024

Local governments collaborate to drive the energy transition

Local and regional authorities play a pivotal role in the EU's mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Their decentralised governance structures allow for direct engagement with citizens and stakeholders, crucial for fostering a community-based clean energy transition. However, the effectivene...

Sustainable Energy Systems

8 July 2024

Local governments: With great power comes green responsibilities

Local and regional governments are pivotal in spearheading climate action and social innovation within the energy sector. Despite their critical role, they face significant challenges such as inadequate financing, insufficient human resources, and a lack of skills, which hamper the implementation of...

Events Communications Biodiversity & NBS Justice, Equity & Democracy Resilience Sustainable Energy Systems

25 June 2024

ICLEI World Congress 2024 in São Paulo comes to a close demonstrating the collective power of cities and regions to drive sustainability

Organized by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and hosted by the City of São Paulo, the ICLEI World Congress 2024 brought together over 1,500 global urban leaders to address critical issues in local climate and resilience action, multilevel governance, and the unique role of ...

Climate Neutral Cities Green Digital Transformation Sustainable Energy Systems

20 June 2024

Cities invited to join Urban Transitions Mission

Cities are responsible for almost 75% of global energy use and 70% of greenhouse gas emissions, making them crucial players in advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement and achieving net-zero emissions. To meet global climate targets, it is essential for national and local governments, businesses, ...

Biodiversity & NBS Green Digital Transformation Resilience Sustainable Energy Systems

16 April 2024

Empowering cities for a resilient future: EURESFO 2024 is coming to Valencia

From 26 - 28 June, the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) will bring city representatives and resilience professionals together in Valencia (Spain), an ICLEI Member and the European Green Capital 2024! The 2024 edition of EURESFO is built around three key thematic streams and a fourth specia...

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