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Policy brief
Biodiversity & NBS
Published: 2025

Urban Nature Restoration: National-level imperatives under the Nature Restoration Regulation

This policy brief explores how national governments can better support local and regional governments (LRGs) in restoring urban ecosystems under Article 8 of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR). Drawing on insights from city staff, policymakers, desk research, and the EU-funded Urban Nature Plans plus (UNP+) project, it highlights the key challenges cities face and identifies priority actions for national authorities. The brief offers practical recommendations to strengthen collaboration,...
Tool / Methodology
Biodiversity & NBS
Published: 2025

Youth Inclusion Toolkit for Local Authorities

The toolkit is a practical resource developed by ICLEI within NBS EduWORLD to help local governments meaningfully engage youth in nature-based solutions (NBS) initiatives by offering adaptable tools, case studies, and recommendations to foster inclusive youth participation in decision-making.
Purpose & goals

Provide practical tools (e.g., hackathons, citizen science, visioning exercises) to involve youth in NBS-related actions.
Highlight tested methodologies and case studies to inspire ...
Letters and statements
Built Environment & Culture
Published: 2025

The place of Cultural Heritage within the Culture Compass & the next MFF

In this letter by the EU-funded European Heritage Hub addressed to Glenn Micallef, European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, signatories represening a consortium of 20 major actors advocate for a strong and clear recognition of the broad cultural, social, economic, environmental and political value of cultural heritage, within the forthcoming Culture Compass as well as within the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) of the EU.
Case study
Circular Economy
Published: 2025

Packaging Reuse at Events: Portfolio of Case Studies

Cities worldwide are increasingly prioritising sustainability, with waste management and packaging reuse gaining prominence as critical issues. Events such as festivals, concerts, and conferences generate significant amounts of single-use packaging, contributing to the generation of great quantities of waste. In response, several cities have implemented or supported initiatives aimed at reducing event-related waste by promoting the reuse of packaging materials. These efforts not only minimize wa...
Report
Biodiversity & NBS Built Environment & Culture Circular Economy Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation Justice, Equity & Democracy Resilience Procurement Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Mobility
Published: 2025

2025 Local Sustainability Award report

The 2025 Local Sustainability Award report gives a comprehensive overview of the inaugural edition of the Award.
This Award, organised by ICLEI Europe together partners Bertelsmann Stiftung, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the City of Aalborg, celebrates transformative projects that align with the Aalborg Conditions and set new standards in local sustainability leadership.
Press release
Published: 2025

Local Alliance: EU Budget proposals risk cutting out cities and regions

The Local Alliance – a coalition of eight leading networks of local and regional governments – is raising the alarm over the European Commission’s proposal for the next EU budget, warning it could sideline cities and regions and undermine the delivery of key EU priorities.
Position paper
Governance Innovation
Published: 2025

From talk to transformation: local governance innovation driving Europe’s green and competitive future

Local Green Deals and Climate City Contracts are governance innovations developed and tested through recent EU initiatives — namely the Intelligent Cities Challenge and the EU Cities Mission. They guide local public administrations in designing structures and processes to implement strategic EU priorities.
This paper positions Local Green Deals and Climate City Contracts not only forward-looking governance innovations but also as instruments to support Europe's transition priorities under...
Letters and statements
Communications Member Relations Governance Innovation
Published: 2025

Towards a new era of genuine shared governance in Europe

In this shared letter, mayors and regional leaders from over 80 cities, towns and regions and 12 local and regional government networks across Europe are calling for a new era in EU governance that recognises local and regional governments as essential partners in shaping Europe's future.
Letters and statements
Communications Member Relations Resilience
Published: 2025

EU Mayors call for an ambitious domestic EU 2040 climate target

In a powerful show of unity, cities, towns, regions and major local government networks, including ICLEI Europe, Eurocities, C40 and CEMR, call on the European Commission to adopt a binding 2040 climate target rooted in science and ambition in a joint letter. Continuing the journey and maintaining EU ambitions is a requirement for cities to lead Europe’s climate transition with clarity and trust.
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