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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...
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

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...
Case Study
Green Digital Transformation

How Google’s Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) Supports Sustainability Efforts in Spanish Cities

To combat the climate emergency Spain declared in 2020, the country put sustainability and digitalisation centre to its development. Many Spanish cities are already leading the way towards climate neutrality and experiences from Madrid and Vitoria-Gasteiz show how digital platforms including Google’s Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) can support efforts in Spanish cities. EIE provides free, virtually accessible, granular data on transportation and building emissions, rooftop solar ener...
Case Study
Green Digital Transformation

Google‘s Environmental Insights Explorer for Solar Scenario Planning: An Exploration from Madrid

ICLEI Europe in collaboration with the municipality of Madrid, used Google‘s Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) to explore solar development objectives and insights into the city‘s rooftop PV capacity and energy generation potential. As stated in the “Madrid 360 Solar” strategy of the city, 30% of the electricity demand of municipal buildings should be covered by rooftop solar panels by 2030. High-quality data is critical for cities to evaluate the viability of their g...
Case Study
Green Digital Transformation

Google’s Environmental Insights Explorer’s neighbourhood data assists Green Transport Planning

As a significant contributor to city greenhouse gas emissions, transportation also holds significant potential for decarbonising Europe. However, data-driven sustainable mobility planning for cities is a challenge due to the difficulties in transport data collection. This is where Google’s Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) can help. As shown in this case study by the cities of Braga, Stockholm, Tampere, Vitoria-Gasteiz and Warsaw, EIE can play a valuable role in the mobility plans of m...
Position paper
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

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
Green Digital Transformation

How Google’s Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) supports Aarhus’s Green Transition

This case study shows the importance of having accurate boundaries defined before starting an emission analysis. As boundaries in EIE were adjusted to the needs of the city of Aarhus, the potential of EIE for data-driven action in the city’s transportation sector has been shown.
Guidance document
Governance Innovation Green Digital Transformation

Local Green Deals: A Blueprint for Action

This guide outlines the rationale behind Local Green Deals (LGDs), its key principles, levers and the steps for cities, stakeholders and local communities to take to implement a LGD.
Guidance document
Sustainable Mobility Performance Measurement Green Digital Transformation

German smart cities on the way to using the Environmental Insights Explorer by Google: A handbook for municipalities

This guide is intended for German municipalities interested in using data from Google's Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE) and illustrates how this data can support planning processes for climate protection, particularly in the transport sector. A step-by-step guide illustrates the process of the internal coordination to the use of the data.
The content of this handbook is based on the experience of the ICLEI Europe in analysing EIE data and its potential use to improve transport emissions c...
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