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7 November 2024

ICLEI Europe's network is growing

Welcome with us the new cities and organisations that have joined our network: Consell Comarcal del Vallès Occidental (Spain) and Dortmund (Germany), Katerini (Greece) and Denizli (Türkiye). By becoming part of ICLEI, they commit to leading the way in sustainable development at the local...

5 November 2024

G7 Urban Ministers Meeting recommends formally engaging cities in the G7 process

On 4 November, the G7 Sustainable Urban Development Ministers met in Rome (Italy) to propose a set of joint actions aimed at advancing urban transformations. Among the list of joint actions, the Ministers included the explicit recommendation to formally include cities in the G7 decision-making proce...

4 November 2024

Gain recognition for exceptional European cultural heritage

Local governments across Europe play a vital role in protecting, conserving, and promoting cultural heritage. Now, an exciting opportunity for municipalities and local authorities to gain European-wide recognition for their efforts. Launched by the European Commission and run by Europa Nostra, the...

30 October 2024

Empowering cities towards a climate-neutral future: The Aalborg Conditions and Europe's path to sustainability

The climate challenge will be won or lost at the local and regional level. As we enter this new legislative period, cities need the right framework conditions at the national and European levels to build a climate-neutral and competitive Europe. This aligns with President of the European Commission,...

2 October 2024

Europe's 30-year cities movement calls to step up the speed for a green transition

The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe’s transition to climate neutrality. As the new European Commission takes shape, mayors, and representatives from across Eur...

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...

23 August 2024

Join peer-learning opportunity to shape cultural heritage

The European Heritage Hub, a project supported by ICLEI Europe, invites city representatives and heritage professionals to apply for an exclusive peer-learning visit in Nantes, from 6–8 November 2024. This event, organised in partnership with ICLEI Member Nantes (France), provides a unique pla...

19 July 2024

Protect Europe’s endangered heritage sites

All over Europe, our shared cultural heritage is faced with increasing threats: natural and human-made disasters, climate-change impacts, conflicts, neglect, unsuitable development, or lack of funds. If you know of important heritage sites in Europe that are endangered, nominate it for the “7 ...

16 July 2024

European Heritage Hub funds civil society projects in EU neighbouring countries

The European Heritage Hub has selected 14 heritage projects across 11 neighbouring EU countries under its Small Grants Scheme. These projects contribute to regional integration and stability, showcasing community-driven solutions for heritage preservation and transformation, aligning with ICLEI Euro...