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Green Digital Transformation Sustainable Energy Systems

9 July 2024

Local governments collaborate to drive the energy transition

Local and regional authorities play a pivotal role in the EU's mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Their decentralised governance structures allow for direct engagement with citizens and stakeholders, crucial for fostering a community-based clean energy transition. However, the effectivene...

Climate Neutral Cities Green Digital Transformation Sustainable Energy Systems

20 June 2024

Cities invited to join Urban Transitions Mission

Cities are responsible for almost 75% of global energy use and 70% of greenhouse gas emissions, making them crucial players in advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement and achieving net-zero emissions. To meet global climate targets, it is essential for national and local governments, businesses, ...

Green Digital Transformation

19 June 2024

AI and technology lead climate action in Greece

Over the past decade, Greece has grappled with severe climate change impacts, including over 174,000 hectares lost to forest fires and more than 15 heatwave days in 2023 alone, according to the EFFIS Annual Statistics. Additionally, increasing droughts have exacerbated the situation. In response, Gr...

Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation

11 June 2024

Lifestyle app empowers Europeans to reduce environmental impact

Data can help inform individuals and local governments alike about lifestyle habits, which can help empower them to make sustainable change. To facilitate access to this critical information, a new tool is encouraging individuals to reduce their climate impact through tailored lifestyle changes. Af...

Green Digital Transformation

31 May 2024

ICLEI and partners join forces to advance climate action in the Balkans

On 22 May 2024, ICLEI Member Tirana (Albania) hosted a workshop focused on addressing the challenges and opportunities in advancing climate action within the B40 Balkan Cities Network. The workshop was supported by ICLEI Europe working with the European Commission’s Smart Cities Marketplace an...

Biodiversity & NBS Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation

7 May 2024

Amplify citizens’ voices in policy making

Across the globe, public authorities face resource constraints, limiting their ability to gather crucial data needed for informed policymaking. Yet, within this challenge lies an opportunity for innovation and inclusivity. ICLEI Europe is looking for dedicated local government representatives commit...

Built Environment & Culture Green Digital Transformation

3 May 2024

Reimagine urban districts for a climate-neutral Europe

Despite facing a series of intertwined environmental, social, and political challenges, the European Union is committed to cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030 and achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The objective is supported by increasing the share of renewable energy to 42.5% i...

Biodiversity & NBS Green Digital Transformation Resilience Sustainable Energy Systems

16 April 2024

Empowering cities for a resilient future: EURESFO 2024 is coming to Valencia

From 26 - 28 June, the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) will bring city representatives and resilience professionals together in Valencia (Spain), an ICLEI Member and the European Green Capital 2024! The 2024 edition of EURESFO is built around three key thematic streams and a fourth specia...

Climate Change Mitigation Communications Biodiversity & NBS Built Environment & Culture Circular Economy Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation Justice, Equity & Democracy Resilience Procurement Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Mobility

15 April 2024

Local Alliance urges EU to stay the course on EU Green Deal

ICLEI and seven other leading networks of European cities and regions - ACR+, CEMR, Climate Alliance, Energy Cities, Eurocities, FEDARENE, and POLIS - have come together to form the Local Alliance ahead of the EU elections. In a joint letter, the Alliance calls on EU leaders to find new ways ...

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