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Climate Change Mitigation Sustainable Energy Systems Governance Innovation Advocacy Membership

29 July 2021

Local governments lead the way towards a people-centred energy system

Thanks to trailblazing work by local governments, an exciting new future for the European energy system is emerging, which envisions a central role for each and every European community. For many years now, communities and local governments have been advocating for the critical role that people mus...

Events Biodiversity & NBS Climate Change Mitigation Sustainable Energy Systems Circular Economy Advocacy

26 July 2021

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...

Climate Change Mitigation Governance Innovation Advocacy Membership

8 July 2021

Less than one month left to apply for the 2021 Transformative Action Award

With less than a month left before applications close, don’t miss your chance to win €10,000 and become recognised as a leader of sustainable urban transformation by applying to the 2021 Transformative Action Award. In recognition of the importance of creating sustainable, resilient...

Climate Change Mitigation Governance Innovation Advocacy Membership

21 June 2021

Building citizen support for low-emission projects

On 3 June, Urban-LEDs, ICLEI Europe and Smart Cities Marketplace cities Mannheim (Germany), Madrid (Spain), Cork (Ireland), Helsinki (Finland) and Utrecht (the Netherlands) joined an European Green Week High Level Conference Session on “Popular objectives, controversial measures – increa...

Events Climate Change Mitigation Sustainable Energy Systems Built Environment & Culture

18 June 2021

Climate data for effective energy decision-making in cities

Buildings account for nearly 40 percent of EU energy consumption. It is therefore crucial that the building sector play a key role in the advocacy for, and development of, effective climate policy. Buildings’ big data and smart technologies are swiftly and consistently improving and growing. ...

Climate Change Mitigation Sustainable Energy Systems Advocacy

10 June 2021

ICLEI renews call for an ambitious revision of the EU Renewable Energy Directive in joint letter

On 8 June, ICLEI Europe – together with nine other European organisations and associations – published a joint letter, asking European Executive Vice-President Timmermans and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson for higher ambition with regards to the foreseen revision of the cu...

Biodiversity & NBS Climate Change Mitigation Circular Economy Advocacy Membership

7 June 2021

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...

Events Climate Change Mitigation Circular Economy Biodiversity & NBS Advocacy Membership

4 June 2021

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...

Climate Change Mitigation Sustainable Energy Systems Governance Innovation Advocacy

20 May 2021

ICLEI calls to streamline EU climate and energy legislation and funding in “Fit for 55” package

Today, 20 May, ICLEI has brought forward a joint letter to EU leaders and Heads of States as part of a coalition of 50 organisations representing European local and regional governments, businesses, investor groups, and NGOs calling for a strong EU legislative package. The “Fit for 55” ...

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