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Events Built Environment & Culture Circular Economy

19 September 2023

ICLEI supports sustainable and circular construction at World Congress of Architects

The construction sector is one of the most important and resource-intensive sectors, both from an economic and environmental standpoint. Construction accounts for roughly half of all material extraction, half of energy consumption, a third of water consumption and 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions...

Events Circular Economy Procurement

14 September 2023

Procura+ Conference Call for Contributions deadline extended

The Call for Contributions deadline for the 11th Procura+ Conference has been extended to 6 October 2023! The conference, which takes place 13-14 March 2024 in ICLEI Member Lisbon (Portugal), is an ideal opportunity to showcase work on sustainable, innovation and circular procurement to over 250 att...

Built Environment & Culture Circular Economy

11 September 2023

New handbook helps local and regional governments develop circular construction

A recently published handbook can aid local and regional governments as they look to implement circular economy practices into their construction sectors. The handbook, “Circular construction in Europe: handbook for local and regional governments”, shows in-depth circular activities and ...

Circular Economy Membership

29 August 2023

New CCD signatory Matosinhos aims to increase repairability of products

ICLEI Member Matosinhos (Portugal) is strongly committed to implementing a circular economy, as demonstrated when it became the newest signatory of the Circular Cities Declaration (CCD). The CCD is an ICLEI Europe-led commitment document; by signing, cities and regions commit to use the levers at th...

Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Mobility Circular Economy

22 August 2023

Help shape the future of sustainable and liveable urban landscapes

Urban transport is responsible for a significant share of the emissions and pollution created in towns and cities, where nearly three-quarters of the EU population lives. Transitioning to sustainable personal and goods mobility is critical to achieving climate neutrality, but doing so will offer muc...

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...

Events Circular Economy

13 June 2023

Waste is a resource across the entire production chain

Sustainable waste management begins even before the waste is created. The choices made before the design and consumption of a product that reduce waste are key to creating a sustainable, circular economy that sees waste as a resource. It is not enough to just recycle and reuse waste correctly. Thes...

Cities Mission Task Group Sustainable Energy Systems Circular Economy Green Digital Transformation Finance

7 June 2023

Round-up of direct or financial support opportunities cities can apply to this month

ICLEI Europe actively supports various EU-funded projects and initiatives that foster sustainability and empower cities in their transitions towards a more sustainable future. Many of these currently have calls open for cities and regions to apply for funding, support, and expertise of various sorts...

Circular Economy Finance

10 May 2023

Unlocking investments to finance the circular transition

ICLEI Europe is pleased to announce two new opportunities for cities and regions to unleash their circular potential. Transitioning to a circular economy is critical to achieving sustainability, and reducing strain on natural resources. Cities and regions can play a crucial role in this effort by c...

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