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15 October 2024

Sun sets on pioneering initiative for inclusive solar energy access

ICLEI Members Almada (Portugal), Barcelona (Spain), Rome (Italy) and a community of communes Cœur de Savoie (France) have demonstrated the potential of solar technology to alleviate energy poverty while fostering community engagement. Within the Sun4All project, of which ICLEI was a partner, i...

2 October 2024

Europe's 30-year cities movement calls to step up the speed for a green transition

The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe’s transition to climate neutrality. As the new European Commission takes shape, mayors, and representatives from across Eur...

29 August 2024

ICLEI Europe calls for strengthened 2040 Climate Targets

The window of opportunity to avoid the most dangerous impacts of climate change is closing quickly. As temperatures in Europe are already reaching 2.1°C above pre-industrial levels, climate change impacts such as heat waves, droughts, floodings, and forest fires are already severely impacting co...

28 August 2024

How Member States can empower energy communities

As the EU pushes forward on its path to a sustainable energy future, Member States play a crucial role in nurturing energy communities, which are key to local renewable energy production and broader environmental, economic, and social benefits. To meet EU legislation, it is essential for Member Stat...

31 July 2024

Powering change: charting a path for just energy transitions

"Europe is overheating at twice the speed as the rest of the world... we need to do better and ... continue down the path of the green transition towards a more sustainable future." Maroš Šefčovič, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission at the Initiative for Coal Region...

11 July 2024

Access a financial helpdesk to boost climate finance to cities

Cities are major energy consumers and contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. They, therefore, also have a critical role in achieving global climate targets. In order to accelerate sustainable development initiatives and bolster climate action projects in cities, the UTM Centre’s...

9 July 2024

Local governments collaborate to drive the energy transition

Local and regional authorities play a pivotal role in the EU's mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Their decentralised governance structures allow for direct engagement with citizens and stakeholders, crucial for fostering a community-based clean energy transition. However, the effectivene...

8 July 2024

Local governments: With great power comes green responsibilities

Local and regional governments are pivotal in spearheading climate action and social innovation within the energy sector. Despite their critical role, they face significant challenges such as inadequate financing, insufficient human resources, and a lack of skills, which hamper the implementation of...

25 June 2024

ICLEI World Congress 2024 in São Paulo comes to a close demonstrating the collective power of cities and regions to drive sustainability

Organized by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability and hosted by the City of São Paulo, the ICLEI World Congress 2024 brought together over 1,500 global urban leaders to address critical issues in local climate and resilience action, multilevel governance, and the unique role of ...