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23 August 2023

ICLEI tests artificial intelligence to support local authorities decarbonise the building sector

Data is an essential component to understand our climate impact and artificial intelligence can assist in using data to develop climate measures accordingly. For this reason, ICLEI and its partners in the EU project MATRYCS are concluding the final testing phase of a decision support model, powered ...

Cities Mission Task Group Performance Measurement

17 July 2023

Want to get rewards for your sustainable habits? There’s an app for that.

Saving the climate doesn’t just make sense: it can also be fun! ICLEI Europe is part of the team behind the free Climate Campaigners smartphone app, which offers dozens of exciting challenges to help people live more sustainably and reduce their personal carbon footprint. A new app feature no...

Sustainable Energy Systems Performance Measurement

30 June 2023

New tool helps reveal the full picture of energy efficiency

Having a clear understanding of energy efficiency practices in cities requires a comprehensive data set on how energy is used. That is why in May and June 2023, ICLEI Members Tartu (Estonia), Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain) and Calvia (Spain) hosted workshops on energy efficiency measures together with ICLE...

Events Construction Performance Measurement Membership

19 June 2023

‘One-Stop-Shops’ that could drive deep renovation rates in Slovenia

About 60% of Slovenia’s houses have the potential to be renovated so that they use almost zero-energy; and with an additional solar power plant, these houses can become almost self-sufficient, according to Marko Umberger of the Municipality of Ljubljana (Slovenia). This was among the insights ...

Cities Mission Task Group Performance Measurement

5 June 2023

World Environment Day: four secrets to climate project success

Today, 5 June, is the United Nations’ annual World Environment Day. This year marks the event’s 50th anniversary – which arguably sheds light on just how complex effective environmental and climate action can be! Fortunately, we know that knowledge-exchange can help overcome comple...

Cities Mission Task Group Resilience Sustainable Energy Systems Performance Measurement Membership

23 May 2023

Using Google’s EIE to accelerate climate action and sustainable urban mobility

Cities are working to identify sources of transport emissions to establish accurate emission reduction goals, and to define policies that effectively drive sustainable mobility transitions. Assessing climate impact from transportation at the local level is, however, complex. It requires multiple emi...

Cities Mission Task Group Sustainable Energy Systems Procurement Performance Measurement Green Digital Transformation Finance

7 March 2023

Call for Applications to smart city-finance Matchmaking Services now open!

ICLEI experts are supporting the Smart Cities Marketplace in launching a city-focused call for applications for matchmaking services, which is open until 31 March. Applications received after the 31 March will still be accepted, but it may take a bit longer to process them. Matchmaking services pro...

Events Resilience Performance Measurement

15 February 2023

Leading European cities recognised for measureable contributions to sustainability

A clear understanding of data and analytics is an essential component for cities as they manage their environmental impacts. To this end, CDP, the world’s most extensive environmental reporting platform, assesses climate action in cities and towns, as well as companies and financial institutio...

Cities Mission Task Group 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...

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