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Letters and statements
Communications Member Relations Media Climate Neutral Cities Governance Innovation Resilience
Published: 2025

Statement from the Coalition for Higher Ambition urging to agree on an ambitious EU 2040 domestic emissions reduction target and NDC

Ahead of the September ENV Council (18th) and ENVI Committee vote (23rd), the Coalition for Higher Ambition, an alliance of European business, major city networks and regional governments and civil society organisations, has written to European leaders to voice support a 2040 net domestic emission reduction target of at least 90% and an ambitious Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
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 Socio-Cultural Transformations
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.
Responses to public consultations
Climate Neutral Cities Resilience
Published: 2025

ICLEI Europe’s consultation response to the European Climate Law amendment

ICLEI Europe welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to amend the European Climate Law by introducing a binding target of a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. A robust and ambitious 2040 target will provide the long-term policy stability that cities and regions need to accelerate public investment and action towards climate neutrality and resilience, with and for all Europeans. The 2040 climate target must be science-based, resilient, and soc...
Responses to public consultations
Resilience
Published: 2025

Response to the call for evidence on the European climate resilience and risk management initiative

ICLEI Europe welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to develop an integrated European Climate Resilience and Risk Management Framework. Drawing on decades of experience supporting local and regional governments in adaptation and resilience, ICLEI stresses the need for a bold, cross-cutting approach that safeguards and protects communities as well as nature, secures prosperity, and boosts Europe’s competitiveness amid growing climate risks. Points highlighted by ICLEI Euro...
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.
Letters and statements
Resilience
Published: 2025

Letter on the EU 2040 Climate Target and the EU NDC

At the occassion of the 10 year anniversary of the Paris Agreement, signing Mayors call on the EU to continue playing a leading role in its success. The letters calls for the adoption of an enhanced EU Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the UNFCCC that is backed by a strong 2040 target and a robust post-2030 policy framework.
Press release
Events Resilience
Published: 2025

European Urban Resilience Forum spotlights local leadership for a future-proof Europe

As Europe faces an escalating climate crisis with 70% of its population living in cities, the 12th European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) concluded in Rotterdam with a clear message: local leadership is driving the transformation needed for a climate-resilient future, but systemic support across all governance levels is essential to scale these solutions. 
Press release
Resilience
Published: 2025

Rotterdam to Host Europe’s Leading Urban Resilience Forum

Europe’s premier event for climate adaptation and urban resilience, the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) 2025 will take place from 25 to 27 June in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Co-organised with the City of Rotterdam, this year's edition will focus on the theme "Accelerating Resilience Action", spotlighting the urgent need for cities and regions to scale up their climate adaptation and resilience efforts.
Letters and statements
Climate Change Mitigation Communications Resilience
Published: 2025

Joint statement from the Coalition for Higher Ambition in support of an ambitious EU 2040 domestic emissions reduction target and NDC

In this letter, the Coalition for Higher Ambition is urging EU leaders to support a net domestic emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2040 and to finally submit an ambitious Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
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