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Governance Innovation Justice, Equity & Democracy Advocacy

9 May 2022

ICLEI invites cities to apply for their chance to become the first ever European Capital of Democracy

Local governance is crucial to upholding the strength of our democracies, both in Europe and abroad. The conflicts in Ukraine make it even more striking that cooperation between citizens and city governments are not to be taken for granted. With this in mind, ICLEI Europe strongly encourages cities ...

Procurement Justice, Equity & Democracy Just & Peaceful Communities

2 May 2022

ICLEI World Congress to highlight public procurement’s key role in advancing sustainable urban development

The ICLEI World Congress, taking place in ICLEI Member Malmö (Sweden) from 11-13 May, is fast approaching. The event aims to showcase how cities, towns and regions worldwide are advancing sustainable urban development and accelerating the sustainable transition. The World Congress will host two...

Sustainable Energy Systems Justice, Equity & Democracy

22 March 2022

ICLEI argues for a transformative Social Climate Fund

Local governments hold tremendous potential to drive just energy transitions in their communities. ICLEI – as part of the European Alliance for Just Transition – is proud to have officially signed a joint statement advocating for policy reforms and safeguards to ensure that the European ...

Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Mobility Procurement Justice, Equity & Democracy

8 March 2022

International Women’s Day at ICLEI Europe

Today, 8 March, ICLEI Europe recognises International Women’s Day. This annual commemeration is about striving towards a more gender-equal world. On this day, it is important to celebrate the achievements of women and gender minorities, while also calling out areas where inequalities remain, a...

Sustainable Energy Systems Governance Innovation Justice, Equity & Democracy Membership

4 March 2022

Checklist, tools, and insights on testing out energy transition solutions

Over the past several years, ICLEI Members Antwerp (Belgium), Basel (Switzerland), Bristol (the United Kingdom), Grenoble (France), Mannheim (Germany), and Warsaw (Poland) have been experimenting with using an innovative “City Lab” approach to push forward local energy transition. Now, t...

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

18 February 2022

Bidding to host the 10th ESCT conference is now open!

The bidding process for the 10th edition of the European Sustainable Cities and Towns conference is now open. All cities are warmly invited to bid to host this flagship event. The purpose of this key ICLEI Europe conference series is to share the most advanced approaches, tools and inspiring ideas ...

Justice, Equity & Democracy Advocacy

16 February 2022

Open call: apply to receive funding to support your work creating more sustainable and just cities

How might 6,000–10,000 EUR help you create more sustainable and just cities? ICLEI Europe, with the support of the Robert Bosch Stiftung, is providing micro-grants to help carry-out experiments in this important and exciting field. Not only will grant recipients receive money to support their...

Climate Change Mitigation Resilience Sustainable Energy Systems Circular Economy Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation Justice, Equity & Democracy Advocacy Membership

2 February 2022

2024 European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards now accepting applications

The European Commission has launched the competition for the highly prestigious 2024 European Green Capital (EGCA 2024) and the 2023 European Green Leaf (EGLA 2023) Awards. Ambitious European cities of all sizes are encouraged to apply by the 25 March deadline for this excellent opportunit...