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27 September 2024

Building sustainable cities through smart solutions

As the climate and environmental crisis intensifies, urban areas are experiencing an increasing frequency of environmental challenges. Rising sea levels, heatwaves, pollution episodes and extreme weather events threaten the livelihoods of millions. To meet these challenges head-on, cities worldwide ...

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

29 August 2024

ICLEI Europe calls for strengthened 2040 Climate Targets

The window of opportunity to avoid the most dangerous impacts of climate change is closing quickly. As temperatures in Europe are already reaching 2.1°C above pre-industrial levels, climate change impacts such as heat waves, droughts, floodings, and forest fires are already severely impacting co...

Green Digital Transformation Sustainable Mobility

29 July 2024

Advancing climate goals through city collaboration and data-driven solutions

Cities require precise and readily available data along with digital tools that aid in decision-making and future planning to successfully reach their targets for climate neutrality and environmental action. Facilitating this dialogue at the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) 2024 in Valencia...

Built Environment & Culture Green Digital Transformation

16 July 2024

European Heritage Hub funds civil society projects in EU neighbouring countries

The European Heritage Hub has selected 14 heritage projects across 11 neighbouring EU countries under its Small Grants Scheme. These projects contribute to regional integration and stability, showcasing community-driven solutions for heritage preservation and transformation, aligning with ICLEI Euro...

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...