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Events Biodiversity & NBS Built Environment & Culture Cities Mission Task Group Procurement

18 September 2023

Engage with ICLEI at the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to cities and regions

Engage with ICLEI Europe, its Members and partners, all of whom will be part of the 21st edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC), the biggest annual Brussels-based event dedicated to cities and regions. This year’s EWRC will take place fully in-person in ICLEI Member Brussels...
Biodiversity & NBS Resilience

12 September 2023

European Urban Resilience Forum invites city leaders to create a resilient future

From 18 - 20 October, the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) will bring leading city representatives and resilience professionals together in ICLEI Member Cascais (Portugal) to mark the flagship event’s 10th anniversary. Through interactive sessions, study visits and discussions, t...
Biodiversity & NBS

24 August 2023

Applications are now open for the Natura 2000 Awards 2024

When we protect nature, precious resources and ecosystems are preserved so that citizens can breathe clean air, drink clean water and enjoy nature’s beauty. In this vein, the European Commision has now opened a call for applications to the 2024 edition of the Natura 2000 Award to reward such i...
Biodiversity & NBS

11 August 2023

New policy brief shows rural villages as catalysts for change

“Rural areas are the fabric of our society and the heartbeat of our economy. They are a core part of our identity and our economic potential. We will cherish and preserve our rural areas and invest in their future,” notes Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. While...
Biodiversity & NBS Built Environment & Culture Membership

31 July 2023

ICLEI Europe welcomes new members Bethlehem & Limerick

ICLEI is delighted to extend a warm welcome to its two newest members, Bethlehem (State of Palestine) and Limerick (Ireland). These vibrant cities join a community of forward-thinking municipalities dedicated to driving sustainable urban development and combating climate change. With their inclusion...
Member Relations Biodiversity & NBS Cities Mission Task Group Resilience Sustainable Food Systems Circular Economy

21 July 2023

ICLEI Members are finalists for the 2025 European Green Capital Award

Finalists for the prestigious 2025 European Green Capital (EGCA 2025) and 2025 European Green Leaf (EGLA 2025) have been announced, including ICLEI Members Graz (Austria) and Guimarães (Portugal)! Graz and Guimarães are finalists for the EGCA 2025, alongside the City of Vilnius (Latvia...
Biodiversity & NBS Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Mobility

19 July 2023

Apply for €32,000 to support an inclusive Green Deal

ICLEI is supporting the EU-funded project ACCTING in launching a call to local authorities, non-profit organisations and collective representation bodies working in the areas of energy, mobility, food, disaster management or biodiversity, to implement a pilot project with potential to reduce or prev...
Biodiversity & NBS

18 July 2023

New policy recommendations propose carbon-smartness to enhance green urban spaces

Green urban spaces can be thought about in two ways - both as a cost-effective and multi-functional climate solution and as a carbon sink. Carbon sinks play a significant role in reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and as cities are key in reaching carbon neutrality, effectively enhancing carb...
Biodiversity & NBS Advocacy

14 June 2023

An affirmative vote on the EU Nature Restoration Law is key for a green future

Note: this article reflects ICLEI Europe’s position on the EU Nature Restoration Law, which was first voted on by MEPs on 15 June. The vote on 15 June on a motion to reject the law altogether resulted in a 44-44 tie, meaning the proposed law was allowed to make it through. Lawmakers began then...
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