ICLEI has led the contribution to the Intelligent Cities Challenge’s (ICC) focus on Local Green Deals (LGDs) and has authored the ICC LGD Blueprint for action - which was recently updated and is now available online. The blueprint is the first and only guide existing for LGDs and has much in common with the methodology in the EU Cities-Mission.

Based on the new version of the Blueprint, ICLEI will work in the Intelligent Cities Challenge with cities to develop LGDs to implement the twin green and digital transition on the ground and ultimately contribute to the implementation of the recently published Green Deal Industrial Plan. The ICC is now starting its second phase and has a total duration of 24 months, running from June 2023 to May 2025.

Through the ICC, cities can:

• Benefit from advisory services and a large expert network
• Engage with a community of high-performing cities and world leaders
• Develop Local Green Deals with their local businesses and citizens and advance the green transition

ICLEI and the ICC consortium invite all European cities to apply by sending an Expression of Interest. A final information session will be held on 28 March 2023.

Full information and application guidelines are available on the ICC website. For any questions, consult the FAQs here or contact the ICC-helpdesk directly.