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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.
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...
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.
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
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...
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
Sustainable Energy Systems
Published: 2025

ICLEI Europe’s consultation response to the EU strategy to boost global climate and energy transition

ICLEI Europe welcomes the European Commission’s ambition to present a renewed EU climate and energy diplomacy strategy ahead of COP30 in Belém. This moment offers a crucial opportunity for the EU to reaffirm its leadership in tackling the climate emergencywhile strengthening multilateral cooperation at a time of growing geopolitical tensions, rising energy insecurity, and persistent inequalities. In today’s fragmented global landscape, the EU must demonstrate that it can deliv...
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).
Position paper
Biodiversity & NBS Green Digital Transformation Resilience Finance
Published: 2025

High-Integrity Nature - Markets for Cities: Unlocking Private Sector Finance for Urban Nature and a Healthy, Resilient, Competitive Europe

This position paper shows how voluntary nature markets can help close the financing gap for urban nature-based solutions. It describes how cities can mobilise private investment in addition to direct emission reductions through transparent, socially equitable and biodiversity-enhancing markets. The aim is to make cities more resilient, healthier and more liveable, while supporting Europe's climate and biodiversity goals.
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