Press Corner

The ICLEI Europe Press Office provides information and spokespeople on a wide range of topics linked to sustainable urban development.

Media Contact Details

For press queries and for quotes / statements from ICLEI and ICLEI members, contact us:

Nea Pakarinen (Freiburg office)

Senior Officer - Communications and Member Relations
Media and Outreach
Nea.Pakarinen@iclei.org

Tel: +49 761 368920

In the news

Find a selection of articles and press releases covering the work of ICLEI and its initiatives.

News from 2022

Press Release: Freiburger Organisation zum dritten Mal mit .eu Web Award ausgezeichnet (22 November 2022)
Prioritise regional food products in public canteens, EU regions say. EURACTIV
Soviet-Era Centralized Heating Systems Were Ukraine’s Secret Weapon for Cutting Emissions. Now They’re a Vulnerability. TIME
La organización internacional ICLEI recoge firmas para que la UE blinde la alimentación saludable y sostenible en los comedores escolares. Interview with Amalia Ochoa. Criar Con Sentido Común
Men and their cars: Cities aim to break up the love affair. POLITICO
Communities must be at the heart of the energy transition. FORESIGHT Climate & Energy
Press release: EU-wide petition asking for a healthy school meal for every child in every EU school (September 2022)
How a lack of data is stymying climate action in cities. The New Statesman
Solutions from nature are the building blocks for inclusive cities. The Equal Times
ICLEI’s journey towards circular procurement. Renewable Matter
Smart cities show why a climate-neutral Europe is now on the horizon. Innovators Mag
More sustainable cities means moving differently (and less). Internationales Verkehrswesen
Why and how should public buyers implement social and sustainable criteria in their purchases? Apolitical
Cities can realise Europe’s climate ambitions. Open Access Government
Europe cities overview with ICLEI Europe. City Climate Corner
La ciudad ciclable. Mobility City - Radio 5 - Radio Nacional de España
Urban Transformation: Key Takeaways From the UN Habitat World Urban Forum. Impakter
El Pacto Verde Europeo se vuelve local. EyS Municipales
The cities of Espoo, Mannheim and Umeå join forces to push forward their Local Green Deals. Sustain Europe
A taste of circularity: Meet CityLoops. Science X
Zürich verpflichtet sich zur Kreislaufwirtschaft. Solarify
La ciudad sostenible. Mobility City - Radio 5 - Radio Nacional de España
Unlocking the potential of cities in Europe. Open Access Government
Three EU cities will scale down the European Green Deal. TheMayor.EU
How data is helping Berlin move in a carbon-free direction. Innovators Mag
Why my 2022 goal is supporting cities to push urban sustainable development. Apolitical
New EU Policy Roadmap to accelerate decarbonisation of buildings and construction. PBCToday
Le barriere culturali fermano l’economia circolare nelle città. Rinnovabili
To The Ukraine Crisis, Cities Leaders Meet To Discuss Sustainable Urban Development. Forbes
Helsinki selected for the ICLEI Action Fund: 7M€ for data-driven projects in Europe. Helsinki Times
Press Release: Call for applications: ICLEI Action Fund will grant €7M for data-driven projects (12 May 2022)
Sustainable Cities Platform launches sixth edition of the Transformative Action Award. Smart City Journal
Press Release: Sustainable Cities Platform launches sixth edition of the Transformative Action Award (11 May 2022)
Press Release: City Leaders from G7 Nations Convene at U7 Mayors Summit and Adopt Powerful Declaration (3 May 2022)
Press Release: 100 cities, including 44 ICLEI Members, selected by the European Commission to become climate-neutral (28 April 2022)
Build smarter: how energy efficient systems can help decarbonise Europe. FuturENERGY
Press Release: ICLEI and UN-Habitat discuss nature-based solutions during MENA Climate Week (19 March 2022)
Press Release: Glasgow - from an industrial giant to a sustainability pioneer - ICLEI Sustainability Spotlight (16 March 2022)
Press Release: ICLEI Europe sets out to transform the European food system: healthier meals for both humans and planet (14 March 2022)
Finland's first 'planetary health physician'. REVOLVE
Press Release: Culture, Heritage and Smart Specialisation: New Policy Recommendations (1 February 2022)
Ciudades pioneras en diplomacia verde. En Positivo
112 ciudades se convertirán en pioneras de la neutralidad climática. EyS Municipales
Como descarbonizar aquecimento e arrefecimento? Act!onHeat vai apoiar 120 municípios. Smart Cities PT
Climat : les villes se coalisent dans une effervescence d'initiatives pour réduire les émissions urbaines. Actu Environnment
Şehirler hâlâ kurtarılabilir. BirGün
Rethinking Tourism in Izmir: A New Way to Share Cultural and Natural Heritage. Sustain Europe
Projeto da UE une 7 cidades por soluções circulares de gestão de resíduos. AWAY
Smart Cities are a stepping stone towards climate neutrality. European Energy Innovation.
Making history with a revival of weaving in Donegal, Ireland. European Heritage Tribune

News from 2021

Closing the gap: local stakeholders are bridging climate promises and concrete progress. Sustain Europe
Local Governments are key in powering a community-based energy transition. European Energy Innovation
54 European cities commit to cleaner and healthier urban environments as part of the Green City Accord. TheMayor.eu
Nature-based solutions revitalize wasted spaces and struggling places. Revolve
Electric cars and cultural heritage: breaking down silos at the 9th Informed Cities Forum. European Energy Innovation
Procurement drives the private car away? TaaS Magazine
The decade for sustainable buildings in Europe. Smart Cities PT
Asturias y su camino hacia una transición justa. Ciudad Sostenible
Smart cities slash emissions. Innovators Magazine
Going Circular: 7 European Cities’ Quest to Become Fully Sustainable. YES! Magazine
Birmingham and Oldham use data to decarbonise the building sector. European Energy Innovation
Public procurement can produce social benefits. Cities Today
Leipzig: transitions in the "City of Heroes" Debate.Energy
Cork City Council endorses the Mannheim Message. Interreg Europe

News from 2020

¿Cuánto ha avanzado España en compras públicas verdes? Cinco Días
Cities plan nature-based future. Innovators Magazine
Auto-Verkehr müsste halbiert werden. Badische Zeitung
European Green Deal Set to Lead the EU in Post-Covid Recovery. EuroCheddar
45 Countries Gather Virtually, Discuss Sustainable Procurement. Smart Cities Connect
Procurement key to zero-emissions goal. Innovators Mag
PlastiCircle, closing the loop of plastic packaging. AVEP
Melgaço assina a declaração europeia das cidades circulares. Correio do Minho
Investors, businesses, regions, cities, local communities and NGOs call on EU leaders to agree on the most ambitious 2030 climate target. Solar News
Major European cities commit to Circular Cities Declaration. Cities Today
9th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns information. For press coverage, visit here
Bernice Notenboom calls for action to tackle “the biggest threat we face – climate change”. Modern Diplomacy
Interview with Wolfgang Teubner, ICLEI Europe Director: "The 9th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns will formulate local and regional answers to the European Green Deal". TheMayor.EU
Regeneration ländlicher Regionen durch Natur- und Kulturerbe. Transforming Cities (in German)
Interview with Wolfgang Teubner and Peter Kurz, Mayor of Mannheim, on the 9th European Confernece on Sustainable Cities and Towns. Transforming Cities (in German)
International declaration agreed calling for biodiversity action at all levels. The Sunday Post
In Europe, smart solutions respond to COVID-19. Smart Cities PT (in Portuguese)
Cities: Where the fight for a green recovery will be won or lost. Modern Diplomacy
Interview with Wolfgang Teubner, ICLEI Europe Director: "Mannheim2020 brinda una oportunidad de diálogo entre todos los niveles de gobierno para hacer realidad el Acuerdo Verde Europeo". EyS Municipales
SDG 16 "ICLEI publishes a guide for the European Commission on socially responsible pulic procurement". Corresponsables (in Spanish)
Electric mobility needs to be clean, smart and efficient. TaaS Magazine
The future of public spending: responses to covid-19. The Economist
Interview with Wolfgang Teubner, ICLEI Europe Director: "Mannheim2020 provides the opportunity for a dialogue between all levels of government and key stakeholders on how we can turn the Green Deal into reality". European Energy Innovation
Climate change adaptation in big cities (podcast in Spanish). RETEMA
¿Cómo viviremos juntos? El País (in Spanish)
Digitalização na era COVID-19. Smart Cities PT (in Portuguese)
Interview with Alis-Daniela Torres, Sustainable Resources, Climate and Resilience Officer at ICLEI "To achieve the ideal smart city, we need to promote the use of technology in cities as a positive tool". EySMunicipales (p. 114, in Spanish)
15 vías para localizar los ODS a nivel local. Ciudad Sostenible (in Spanish)
European cities and networks facing COVID-19: an overview of measures. TheMayor.EU
Cascais implementa software para planear redes urbanas de frio e calor. Edifícios e energia (in Portuguese)
Glasgow teams up with 11 cities across Europe to think of ways to improve the local environment. Glasgow Live
Planetary love goes full circle. Innovators Magazine
Achieving smart city climate commitments with AI. Intelligent Transport
Construir Smart Cities começa com municípios mais inteligentes. Smart Cities PT
Interview with Barbara Anton: "The City of the Future is a 'Water-Sensitive' City". REVOLVE
A European tour of climate solutions. The Beam
Six European cities tap AI to cut carbon emissions. Smart Cities World
Sevilla pone a prueba medidas para ser más circular a través de CityLoops. EyS Municipales (in Spanish)
How the emerging nature-based solutions industry can turn international climate goals into local climate action. Global Climate Finance

News from 2019

Pushing the boundaries of innovation through public procurement. European Energy Innovation magazine
Cities improving public health with public gardens. Eurohealthnet
Glühende Landschaften. Zeit (in German)
Seven European cities pilot solutions to be more circular. Sustain Europe
Waking the giant – using procurement to finance sustainable development. The European Files
Being a smart city goes beyond technology. Equipamientos y Servicios Municipales (in Spanish)
When public procurement boosts sustainability, circularity and innovation. Equipamientos y Servicios Municipales (in Spanish)
Interview with Matthew Bach, Governance and Social Innovation Officer at ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability: "As city-makers, we are continuously engaged in the task of creating and re-creating our cities". TheMayor.EU
Small town in Spain embraces big ideas. Materials Recycling World
Cities fostering low-emission development across the globe join a European study trip. Sustain Europe
Klimanotstand in the City - wie sich Städte gegen den Klimawandel stemmen. Stern
New eco-district in Freiburg receives green Light. Renewable Energy Magazine
Can a German city strike a balance between climate and social equality? Fair Observer
How development organizations can make the switch to climate neutrality. Devex

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