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12 November 2024

ICLEI Europe joins EU expert sub-group on the Nature Restoration Regulation

While the Biodiversity COP 16 achieved some strong results, it did not reach a conclusion on all negotiation topics. Before being suspended on 2 November, Parties agreed on an expanded role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in saving biodiversity, and a groundbreaking agreement on the oper...

11 November 2024

Showcasing that #MultilevelActionDelivers at COP29

ICLEI Europe will join forces with the entire ICLEI network and with local and regional leaders from across the globe at COP29 (or: the 29th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties) to demonstrate once again that #MultilevelActionDelivers. COP29 will ...

8 November 2024

New EEA report on just sustainability transitions

As Europe progresses towards its sustainability goals, some social groups and regions will be more heavily impacted than others. Ensuring that these transitions are fair is essential; otherwise, there is a risk of worsening current inequalities or introducing new ones, which could lead to social div...

7 November 2024

ICLEI Europe's network is growing

Welcome with us the new cities and organisations that have joined our network: Consell Comarcal del Vallès Occidental (Spain) and Dortmund (Germany), Katerini (Greece) and Denizli (Türkiye). By becoming part of ICLEI, they commit to leading the way in sustainable development at the local...

6 November 2024

ICLEI joins bold new initiative for soil health

In a world where 60-70% of Europe’s soils are classified as unhealthy, there is an urgent need for tools and initiatives designed to protect and enhance soils. Soil health, biodiversity, and climate are linked: healthy bio-active soils can sequester carbon, retain water during flooding events,...

5 November 2024

G7 Urban Ministers Meeting recommends formally engaging cities in the G7 process

On 4 November, the G7 Sustainable Urban Development Ministers met in Rome (Italy) to propose a set of joint actions aimed at advancing urban transformations. Among the list of joint actions, the Ministers included the explicit recommendation to formally include cities in the G7 decision-making proce...

4 November 2024

Gain recognition for exceptional European cultural heritage

Local governments across Europe play a vital role in protecting, conserving, and promoting cultural heritage. Now, an exciting opportunity for municipalities and local authorities to gain European-wide recognition for their efforts. Launched by the European Commission and run by Europa Nostra, the...

30 October 2024

Empowering cities towards a climate-neutral future: The Aalborg Conditions and Europe's path to sustainability

The climate challenge will be won or lost at the local and regional level. As we enter this new legislative period, cities need the right framework conditions at the national and European levels to build a climate-neutral and competitive Europe. This aligns with President of the European Commission,...

29 October 2024

Zaragoza inaugurates Europe’s first flagship biorefinery

A new biorefinery in ICLEI Member Zaragoza (Spain), inaugurated this month, holds the potential to transform how cities manage waste. At full capacity, this facility can process 300 million tonnes of urban solid waste and sludge annually, converting it into high-value products like biopolymers, biof...