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20 August 2021

From NBS to the NBS Economy: Open public consultation on European Commission Expert Publication

A new white paper prepared by the Nature-Based Economy Working Group of Task Force III of the European Commission proposes a new approach to the valuation of natural capital and its integration into the economic and financial systems. ICLEI Europe contributed to the paper as lead author of Section 2...

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...

Events Biodiversity & NBS Advocacy

22 July 2021

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...

Events Built Environment & Culture Biodiversity & NBS

29 June 2021

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...

Events Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Mobility Governance Innovation Membership

22 June 2021

Join us this September to explore social innovation in urban mobility and energy transitions

This September, foremost experts and pioneers working on the social dynamics of energy- and mobility transition – as well as related policy design – are gathering to discuss their successes, challenges, and future pathways to herald in transitions. All interested persons are welcome to j...

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. ...

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...

Events Biodiversity & NBS Advocacy Membership

3 June 2021

Nature-based solutions: a path toward a more sustainable future

ICLEI is pleased to have convened an EU Green Week session today (3 June), featuing ICLEI Members sharing their experiences using nature-based solutions to tackle local pollution. The event gathered local experts working across Europe to share why they are certain that nature-based solutions are by ...

Events Procurement Circular Economy Green Digital Transformation Finance Advocacy Membership

2 June 2021

ICLEI Members discuss “building back better” at OECD Champion Mayors Week

Last week, ICLEI Europe Members Braga (Portugal), Glasgow (the United Kingdom) and Mannheim (Germany), together with Freetown (Sierra Leone), joined the OECD Champion Mayors Week to explore how to “build back better” from COVID-19. The session – themed “Could the grass be gr...

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