Circular water innovation: beyond technology alone
Circular water – processes by which waste water is purified and reused for new purposes – is often viewed through a purely technological lens. However, municipalities and local governments are exploring the huge potential of applying circular water methods to create green solut...
Not a drop to waste: ICLEI joins Water Europe community
Water is a vital resource for life, necessary as drinking water and for sanitation, to maintain healthy ecosystems, cultivate agricultural land, produce renewable energy, and much more. This is why water is a key topic area within which ICLEI Europe works. In order to increase our impact in this fie...
Implementing natural solutions for more circular urban water systems
Water is an increasingly scarce and polluted resource, especially in urban areas. To address this a new EU funded project, aptly titled NICE, will create innovative and enhanced nature-based solutions to create closed and sustainable urban water loops.
What are nature-based solutions? These solutio...
ICLEI Members commit to a clean and healthy future
Since its launch one year ago, 26 ICLEI Members have signed the Green City Accord, committing to ambitious improvements in five key environmental areas.
On 22 September, the Green City Accord celebrated a significant milestone at a hybrid ceremony: 73 cities have signed the political commitment &nd...
Green City Accord signatories: ‘Speeding up Europe’s green transition’
To ensure a clean and healthy future for Europe’s cities, leaders must urgently take decisive steps to safeguard urban environments and protect citizens’ well-being. This September, a unique event will celebrate the forward-thinking city leaders who have already committed to impactful ac...
Present your work during Amsterdam International Water Week
From 1-5 November, global leaders, and experts from cities, industries, utilities, and agri-food will gather in Amsterdam (the Netherlands) for the 6th edition of Amsterdam International Water Week. ICLEI Europe is supporting this engaging conference, with Barbara Anton, senior coordinator, sus...
City examples on resource recovery showcased at Fat, Oil and Grease Summit
Each year, sewer blockages related to fat, oil and grease (FOG) cost global water authorities billions of Euros to clear, and pose a significant threat to the environment. On 14 October 2021, thought leaders from across Europe will gather to share ways to address this challenge at the European FOG S...
The future is green: 50 cities commit to safeguarding the environment
Fifty cities across Europe have signed the Green City Accord (GCA), committing to push forward ambitious efforts to create a greener, cleaner urban future.
With the signatures of ICLEI Member Alba Iulia (Romania), alongside those of Grenoble (France) and Košice (Slovakia), the Green City Acc...
Putting planning into practice: How to implement the Green City Accord indicators & achieve a healthier urban future
On 16 June from 13:00–16:00 CEST, join a Green City Accord (GCA) workshop which aims to facilitate insightful discussions regarding the practical implementation of innovative projects, initiatives, and legislation in the areas of: air, water, nature & biodiversity, noise, and waste & c...