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Letters and statements
Sustainable Mobility
Published: 2025

Prioritising urban and regional mobility investment: A Strategic Pillar for Europe’s Competitiveness

This joint letter by local and regional governments and transport networks calls for prioritisation of investment in urban and regional mobility in the upcoming Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP). The letter supported by POLIS, ICLEI Europe, Eurocities, European Metropolitan Transport Authorities (EMTA), European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), UITP, and EIT Urban Mobility was sent to EU decision-makers to support the Commission’s broader effort to boost Europe’s competit...
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. 
Handbook / Guide
Circular Economy Sustainable Food Systems
Published: 2025

Feeding people, not landfills: using social norms to tackle food waste in cities

This practical guidance, developed by ICLEI and CSCP as part of the CHORIZO Horizon Europe project, supports local governments in reducing food waste by working with social norms. Drawing on behavioural science and city case studies, the document outlines an 8-step method to plan, implement and evaluate interventions. It highlights how unwritten rules and shared behaviours influence food waste, and offers cities tools to harness these dynamics in areas such as procurement, public awareness, wast...
Handbook / Guide
Sustainable Mobility
Published: 2025

Mobility as a Right (MaaR) Conceptual Framework and Practical Guidelines

This practitioner‘s guide introduces Mobility as a Right (MaaR) as a transformative approach to transport planning that recognises mobility as a fundamental enabler of economic and social participation. Built upon decades of work on passenger rights and social inclusion, MaaR offers transport practitioners a framework to create more equitable, sustainable, and inclusive mobility systems across Europe.
Press release
Published: 2025

100+ European Cities, Regions and Networks Call for Stronger Role in EU Governance

Mayors and regional leaders from more than 100 cities, regions and networks are joining forces to call for a new era in EU governance that recognises local and regional authorities as essential partners in shaping Europe's future.
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.
Position paper
Sustainable Mobility
Published: 2025

Framing the Challenge: Why Mobility as a Human Right Matters

This position paper outlines ICLEI’s understanding of mobility as a fundamental human right and outlines key principles and strategic policy directions for local and regional governments to adopt and advocate for equitable, sustainable, and rights-based mobility systems. This paper is addressed to EU institutions, national governments, and regional policymakers with responsibility for transport and mobility policies and their social dimensions.
Responses to public consultations
Communications Governance Innovation
Published: 2025

ICLEI Europe’s response to the call for evidence on the EU Agenda for Cities

In this response to the public consultation on the EU Agenda for Cities by the European Commission, ICLEI recommends taking a bold, integrated, and forward-looking approach grounded in multilevel collaboration and local empowerment. Based on extensive practical experience and engagement in EU-funded initiatives, ICLEI Europe puts forward several key recommendations for an ambitious EU Agenda for Cities.
Handbook / Guide
Sustainable Food Systems
Published: 2025

CityFood Market Handbook for Healthy and Resilient Cities

The handbook offers concrete examples of how markets can be reimagined as inclusive, sustainable, and people-centered spaces, showcasing how food is accessed, consumed, and valued in cities.
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