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20 November 2023

Showcasing that #MultilevelActionDelivers at COP28

ICLEI Europe will join forces with the entire ICLEI network and with local and regional leaders from across the globe at COP28 (or: the 28th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties) to demonstrate once again that #MultilevelActionDelivers. COP28 will ...

30 October 2023

Calling regions with ambition to develop a sustainable bio-based economy

In the eyes of the European Union, clusters can foster innovation along value chains and guide strategic initiatives at both regional and national levels. ICLEI Europe is supporting the establishment of innovative governance models aimed to achieve better informed decision-making processes, boost so...

23 October 2023

Two new handbooks for local and regional governments implementing the circular economy

Two handbooks are now available to support circular local and regional governments in Europe, one on circular construction and one on circular bio-waste management. The handbooks show in-depth the details and learnings from circular activities and instruments implemented in the cities of: Apeldoorn ...

18 October 2023

Apply for services to support developing circular economy projects

In a world increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability and circular economies, the CircularInvest project, supported by ICLEI Europe, has another opportunity for cities and regions interested in becoming more circular. With its tailored services and a mission to make circular projects inv...

19 September 2023

ICLEI supports sustainable and circular construction at World Congress of Architects

The construction sector is one of the most important and resource-intensive sectors, both from an economic and environmental standpoint. Construction accounts for roughly half of all material extraction, half of energy consumption, a third of water consumption and 40% of all greenhouse gas emissions...

14 September 2023

Procura+ Conference Call for Contributions deadline extended

The Call for Contributions deadline for the 11th Procura+ Conference has been extended to 6 October 2023! The conference, which takes place 13-14 March 2024 in ICLEI Member Lisbon (Portugal), is an ideal opportunity to showcase work on sustainable, innovation and circular procurement to over 250 att...

11 September 2023

New handbook helps local and regional governments develop circular construction

A recently published handbook can aid local and regional governments as they look to implement circular economy practices into their construction sectors. The handbook, “Circular construction in Europe: handbook for local and regional governments”, shows in-depth circular activities and ...

29 August 2023

New CCD signatory Matosinhos aims to increase repairability of products

ICLEI Member Matosinhos (Portugal) is strongly committed to implementing a circular economy, as demonstrated when it became the newest signatory of the Circular Cities Declaration (CCD). The CCD is an ICLEI Europe-led commitment document; by signing, cities and regions commit to use the levers at th...

22 August 2023

Help shape the future of sustainable and liveable urban landscapes

Urban transport is responsible for a significant share of the emissions and pollution created in towns and cities, where nearly three-quarters of the EU population lives. Transitioning to sustainable personal and goods mobility is critical to achieving climate neutrality, but doing so will offer muc...