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Policy brief
Biodiversity & NBS
Published: 2025

Urban Nature Restoration: National-level imperatives under the Nature Restoration Regulation

This policy brief explores how national governments can better support local and regional governments (LRGs) in restoring urban ecosystems under Article 8 of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR). Drawing on insights from city staff, policymakers, desk research, and the EU-funded Urban Nature Plans plus (UNP+) project, it highlights the key challenges cities face and identifies priority actions for national authorities. The brief offers practical recommendations to strengthen collaboration,...
Tool / Methodology
Biodiversity & NBS
Published: 2025

Youth Inclusion Toolkit for Local Authorities

The toolkit is a practical resource developed by ICLEI within NBS EduWORLD to help local governments meaningfully engage youth in nature-based solutions (NBS) initiatives by offering adaptable tools, case studies, and recommendations to foster inclusive youth participation in decision-making.
Purpose & goals

Provide practical tools (e.g., hackathons, citizen science, visioning exercises) to involve youth in NBS-related actions.
Highlight tested methodologies and case studies to inspire ...
Case study
Circular Economy
Published: 2025

Packaging Reuse at Events: Portfolio of Case Studies

Cities worldwide are increasingly prioritising sustainability, with waste management and packaging reuse gaining prominence as critical issues. Events such as festivals, concerts, and conferences generate significant amounts of single-use packaging, contributing to the generation of great quantities of waste. In response, several cities have implemented or supported initiatives aimed at reducing event-related waste by promoting the reuse of packaging materials. These efforts not only minimize wa...
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.
Letters and statements
Communications Member Relations Governance Innovation
Published: 2025

Towards a new era of genuine shared governance in Europe

In this shared letter, mayors and regional leaders from over 80 cities, towns and regions and 12 local and regional government networks across Europe are calling for a new era in EU governance that recognises local and regional governments as essential partners in shaping Europe's future.
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.
Report
Sustainable Energy Systems
Published: 2025

Fast & Fair Deployment of Renewables & Grids - Voices from Local Governments

Despite the overall positive public sentiment towards renewable energies, local opposition to additional projects continues to be a major cause for delays in deployment. The Fast & Fair Renewables & Grids Initiative provides the first Europe-wide cross-sectoral consensus, with a framework for facilitating renewable energy and grid projects that are perceived as fair for all. Developed in collaboration with stakeholders from civil society, local government, commercial and non-pr...
Policy brief
Circular Economy
Published: 2025

Circular Cities Frontrunner Group policy brief on accelerating the circular economy for a prosperous and competitive Europe

This policy brief supported by over 40 cities and networks, outlines nine proposals from 16 European circular frontrunner cities to strengthen EU circular economy policy. It is structured around three priorities: raising circular ambition, enabling local action and mobilising economic instruments. The brief draws on city experiences to offer practical recommendations and is intended to support the Circular Economy Act, Clean Industrial Deal and related EU policy processes.
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