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20 February 2023

Citizen-powered data ecosystems drive inclusive and green urban transitions

Urban ReLeaf, a new Horizon Europe project led by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and with ICLEI Europe as a partner, utilises citizen science to drive innovation in the public sector. The project aims to co-create citizen-powered data ecosystems to support climate c...

Member Relations Climate Change Mitigation Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation Justice, Equity & Democracy

3 February 2023

When 1 + 1 = 3: the impact of partnerships on reaching Aalborg’s climate ambitions

Over the past year, the Aalborg Climate Alliance has worked hard to begin the process of launching Local Green Deals (LGDs). This involves local governments setting up partnerships with businesses, stakeholder organisations, and civil society initiatives to localise the EU Green Deal, agreeing to sp...

Circular Economy Governance Innovation

2 February 2023

Zaragoza takes the first steps towards becoming a zero-waste city

On average, each European citizen produces 500 kg of waste in a year. However, only 45% of such waste is recycled. To relieve pressure on landfills, ICLEI Member Zaragoza (Spain) will redesign five value chains for solid urban waste, becoming the first circular economy hub in the Aragon region. The...

Climate Change Mitigation Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Resilience Sustainable Energy Systems Advocacy

31 January 2023

Disruption & Resilience: why stronger local and regional governments are needed

Europe is reeling and seems in constant crisis. The sequence of disruptive global shocks seems to be constantly accelerating, while longer-term emergencies – in particular the climate and biodiversity crises – are continuing without being adequately addressed. Strengthening local and reg...

Climate Change Mitigation Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation Justice, Equity & Democracy

27 January 2023

Putting the Locals in Local Green Deal

‘Leave no one behind’ is the central, transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This message is also central to the Just Transition Mechanism, aimed at supporting the EU Green Deal. With more cities across Europe d...

Climate Change Mitigation Resilience Performance Measurement Governance Innovation

24 January 2023

Amplify your city’s climate action!

ICLEI Europe is part of a global team deploying a new lifestyle challenges app designed to help cities achieve their climate goals by effectively mobilising their constituencies and gaining access to valuable data that can shape future action. To reach a wide citizen-base and increase the Climate C...

Climate Change Mitigation Governance Innovation Justice, Equity & Democracy

13 December 2022

ICLEI Member cities discuss climate-neutrality and the Common Good

ICLEI believes that the ‘Common Good’ is an essential component for cities to consider as they strive to meet their sustainable development goals. ICLEI Members recently came together to discuss how this notion of the Common Good is a key part of the way forward for cities that are part ...

Events Governance Innovation Built Environment & Culture

12 December 2022

The winner of the Transformative Action Award 2022 is revealed

The Valea Jiului Development Society Project was crowned the winner of the sixth edition of the Transformative Action Award at a ceremony hosted by the European Committee of the Regions in Brussels (Belgium). ICLEI Europe and the ICLEI Member City of Aalborg (Denmark), with support from the European...

Events Biodiversity & NBS Climate Change Mitigation Resilience Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Mobility Procurement Circular Economy Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation Justice, Equity & Democracy Advocacy Membership

29 November 2022

ESCT is coming home: Aalborg to host 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns

ICLEI Member Aalborg (Denmark) will host the 10th edition of the European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT), which will take place in the first week of October 2024. “We are proud to once more invite cities from across Europe to Aalborg to become part of a transformational mov...

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