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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...

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...

Local Alliance Letter to EU Leaders to stay the course on Green Deal implementation

Local Alliance, European networks of local and regional governments, representing cities and regions ranging from the smallest rural towns to the largest metropolitan capitals across all EU Member States, wish to underscore the importance of staying on course to implement the European Green Deal under this and next mandates of the European Commission. European local and regional governments have already embarked on the journey to climate neutrality and started to transform our cities and regions...

Social Forum for the Heritage Community

The European Heritage Hub pilot project has launched a Social Forum designed for heritage professionals and enthusiasts. This online community offers a dedicated space for users to connect with peers, expand their networks, and collaborate on topics central to culture and cultural heritage.

ICLEI Europe’s Position Paper on the EU’s 2040 Climate Target

In February 2024, the European Commission proposed an EU-wide 90% net emission reduction target by 2040, following the recommendation from the European Scientific Advisory Body on Climate Change (ESABCC) to set a 2040 climate target of 90- 95% emission reductions. While presenting the 2040 target in the European Parliament, Commissioner Hoekstra highlighted the need for a dialogue and an extensive outreach to discuss how to reach this crucial intermediary target of 2040.
We welcome the Commissi...

Case Study Guides on Shared Actions for the Green Deal

Collecting experience from 24 local actions across Europe to highlight how communities can help advance European Green Deal objectives, this guide presents concrete ideas on different topics of the European Green Deal.

Policy Brief-Culture and Cultural Heritage: A key asset for sustainable development and transition in cities

As a mediator between social-ecological-economic pillars, and the root of human action, culture is seen as the foundation and structure for sustainable development. Thus, culture has the unique power to drive forward debates and action on our common urban future.

BuiltHub WSED Presentation

This presentation was given at the World Sustainable Energy Days in Wels, Austria on 3 March 2023.

Stimulating demand for circular construction skills - a guide for public authorities

Through good practice and replicable examples from Europe and beyond, this document aims to raise awareness among practitioners and policymakers about their ability to promote a more circular construction sector and upskill professionals. It highlights the various levers at their disposal to support this transition