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Letters and statements
Justice, Equity & Democracy Socio-Cultural Transformations
Published: 2024

Joint letter to Ministers calling for an EU policy framework for a just transition

21 member organisations of the European Alliance for a Just Transition, including ICLEI Europe, have signed this joint letter highlighting the urgent need to prioritise a fair and just transition, including through the development and implementation of an EU policy framework for a just transition.
The letter was sent out to Ministers for Climate/Environment, Social Affairs and Economy and Finance, as well as to Permanent Representatives of Member States to the EU, on 11 March 2024. At the end o...
Letters and statements
Biodiversity & NBS Built Environment & Culture Circular Economy Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Construction Green Digital Transformation Justice, Equity & Democracy Resilience Procurement Sustainable Energy Systems Sustainable Food Systems Sustainable Mobility Socio-Cultural Transformations
Published: 2024

Statement from the Coalition for Higher Ambition on the EU 2040 Climate Target

ICLEI and its partners from the Coalition for Higher Ambition rallied broad support for a science-based 2040 climate target. Ahead of the publication of the European Commission’s Communication on the EU Climate Target 2040 in February, members of the Coalition have prepared a joint letter calling for a science-based target of at least 90% net emission reductions to limit global temperature rise to below 1.5°C.
In the letter addressed to the Presidents of the three main institutions of...
Tool / Methodology
Justice, Equity & Democracy Socio-Cultural Transformations
Published: 2024

Valuing indigenous and local knowledge in disaster management and nature protection

The ACCTING project, of which ICLEI is a partner, has produced a set of factsheets to support policymakers, employers, and civil society organisations in understanding the effects of Green Deal policies on vulnerable groups, and to suggest practical recommendations to mitigate these effects.
The climate crisis requires the participation of all parts of society and all knowledge resources. There is an urgent need to improve disaster prevention and preparation mechanisms, and to mitigate the impa...
Handbook / Guide
Built Environment & Culture Socio-Cultural Transformations
Published: 2024

Be.CULTOUR Guidebook

In an era of transforming tourism towards sustainability, the Be.CULTOUR project stands as an innovative guide for research and innovation, promoting circular cultural tourism. The "Beyond Tourism" guidebook, a testament to this vision, invites readers to explore theoretical frameworks, practical examples, and recommendations from the project's implementation in six European pilot regions. Intended for local governments, tourism agencies, and stakeholders, it aims to inspire collaborative effort...
Letters and statements
Published: 2024

From local and regional authorities to EU Policy Makers: One/Planetary Health Approach for a Sustainable Future

We, the undersigned cities, call upon the European Union policymakers to adopt and champion a One/Planetary Health approach in environmental policies and strategies. We urge the European Union to embed nature-based solutions, public health priorities, and democratic governance into the core of all EU legislation and programs, ensuring a holistic, resilient, and equitable future for all.
Research paper
Circular Economy
Published: 2024

Resource-Oriented Sanitation: Closing the Gap Between Fork and Farm for Circular Nutrient Flows

This briefing note explores resource-oriented sanitation as a solution to the disruption of nutrient cycles, water pollution, and climate change. It highlights the potential of recovering and reusing nutrients from human sanitary waste, addressing key pillars of the European Green Deal such as climate neutrality, sustainable food production, and zero pollution. The note calls for adapting wastewater policy frameworks, creating markets for recycled nutrients, and aligning practices with circular ...
Research paper
Circular Economy
Published: 2024

Enhancing Industrial(-Urban) Symbiosis at the local scale

The aim of this briefing note is to provide local and regional authorities with insights on how to support the development of Industrial(-Urban) Symbiosis initiatives in their territory, through case studies and experience sharing. In addition to the knowledge developed by participating in several projects, data on case studies has been collected via desk research and interviews with representatives of local and regional authorities and facilitators of I(-U)S hubs.
ICLEI is involved in several ...
Report
Resilience
Published: 2024

ICLEI Ukraine Roadmap - Public Report

This report provides an overview of the key activities that took place as part of the development and implementation of the ICLEI Ukraine Roadmap adopting the EU Local Green Deal 'inside-out' approach, and provides highlights on how the European Urban Resilience Forum discussions and partnerships helped pave the way across the years for the engagement of the Ukrainian cities with European partners to help build resilience for their cities and communities
Position paper
Climate Change Mitigation Communications Resilience Water
Published: 2024

Mainstreaming resilience and climate adaptation policies in the EU’s Strategic Agenda 2024 - 2029

This document aims to provide recommendations to the EU’s Strategic Agenda 2024 - 2029 in order to mainstream resilience and adaptation across various policy areas and governance layers. These recommendations are building on ICLEI Europe’s decades-long experience, as well as the goals of the EU Adaptation Strategy, the assessment of the data published in Copernicus’ European State of the Climate Report 2023 and drawing on the European Environment Agency's first-ever European Climate Risk A...
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