Today, 2nd June, marks #HeatActionDay – a global call for awareness and action to #BeatTheHeat. Local and regional governments are already rising to the challenge. In this edition of iNews: Lessons from Belém, Brazil and local initiatives as extreme heat becomes the norm. mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...

On #HeatActionDay, this timely session explores how cities can better protect residents from rising heat risks. While focused on African urban contexts, the insights shared are equally valuable for cities worldwide seeking to #BeatTheHeat 🗓️ 2 June, 14:00 CEST @africa.iclei.org tinyurl.com/4mnzpbcr

Over the past three years, the INCLU:DE project explored how local governments can make climate action more just and inclusive. We are grateful to the participating cities, the support of Stiftung Mercator GmbH, and the strong partnerships built along the way. 🖇️ sustainablejustcities.eu/include

At the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, held in April in Santa Marta, Colombia, #ICLEI and partners brought a clear message: Cities and regions are ready to accelerate the shift to resilient, secure, and sustainable energy systems. Read more 🖇️ iclei.org/news/in-sant...

Are you at #RomeNutritionWeek? Join us today, 27 May! ICLEI #CityFood and Brazil’s Ministry of Social Development and the Fight Against Hunger are hosting a session linking policy and practice. 🎁 A special gift awaits in-person attendees. ⏱️ 12:45 CEST | Sheikh Zayed Center, FAO tinyurl.com/5n95aeca

Join the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities all-Constituency briefing on 28 May! Ahead of the Bonn Climate Talks in June, this session explores what the mid-year UN climate negotiations mean for local and regional governments and how they can engage effectively. 🧑‍💻 tinyurl.com/4nykmuxk

It's #BiodiversityDay! Under this year's theme, "Acting locally for global impact," we are reminded that the front lines of biodiversity protection are not only in remote rainforests or distant oceans. They are also in our backyards, city parks, and urban waterways. 🖇️ mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...

Last March, the Kaohsiung-ICLEI Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Community of Practice brought together 10 cities from 3 continents for hands-on learning. 🎥 Watch our recap vibe video capturing the energy and bold collaboration that defines this Community www.youtube.com/watchv=i5Wta....

Coastal and island cities are on the frontline of climate change. At #WUF13 in Baku, join the “Voices from Cities” side event led by the Municipality of Kerkennah to explore how local leadership is driving resilience. #ICLEI 🗓️ 20 May | 14:00 🖇️ tinyurl.com/2v545f8p @eib.org @giz.de

Join ICLEI #CityFood at Rome Nutrition Week 2026! Together with Brazil’s Ministry of Social Development, we invite you to our session, exploring how national ambition connects with practical change in cities. 📆 27 May, 12:45 CEST. In-person or online! 🖇️ iclei.org/news/join-ic...

How cities are advancing integrated sustainable urban development. #ICLEI is proud to share the ISUDA report, the official research output of the #UrbanShift initiative, now concluded after 5 years of on-the-ground work in 23 cities across Latin America, Asia & Africa. 👉 tinyurl.com/k9tevzrj

After turning 80 in 2025, the United Nations has entered a new era, with major reforms unfolding simultaneously. With only four years until the 2030 Agenda review, multilevel collaboration and urbanization could determine whether multilateralism delivers or falls short. Read 👉 tinyurl.com/3mjv3z8p

Are you a subnational government or local business with a sustainable infrastructure project in mind? #TAP can help turn your ideas into reality. Learn more about TAP's personalized support and financing options and apply today! 🖇️ tap-potential.org

What to do before, during and after a flood? Watch this flood-preparedness video by the INACCT Resilience project, which equips informal settlements in Durban, South Africa, and Beira, Mozambique, with life-saving actions. Watch via @africa.iclei.org 📹 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZBf...

Join #ICLEI at #ClimateWeekZurich to co-design financeable urban building transitions! Together with ETH Zurich, we invite you to an interactive session exploring how to turn pilot projects into investment-ready, scalable solutions. Register👉 iclei.org/news/from-pi...

2026 is when multilateralism must prove it works. Our latest issue of iNews is now out, featuring how #MultilevelAction and urbanization are key to delivering sustainability. We also mark #EarthDay and #ICLEI Members among the world’s top #ZeroWaste cities. 📫 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...

Join us to explore the enabling conditions that allow cities to mobilize financing for #UrbanResilience. Learn from ICLEI’s Urban Infrastructure Insurance Facility (UIIF), which shows how preparedness can unlock innovative finance. 📅 22 April at 10:00 ET | 16:00 CEST 👨‍💻 Via Zoom: tinyurl.com/a3t856ez

The April Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency bulletin is out! And it brings important updates: 🔹The launch of five Working Groups for 2026–2027 🔹The LGMA submissions to the COP30 Presidency Roadmaps Read these and all the updates now 📬 mailchi.mp/iclei/lgma-c...

Across Europe, the eight city-regions participating in #FoodCLIC are testing new ideas in the everyday spaces where food systems materialize: Neighborhoods, markets, and institutions that feed their communities. Read our blog to find out how 👉 foodclic.eu/news/plans-p...

The first Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) all-Constituency briefing reflected on what COP30 in Belém, Brazil, means for the road to COP31. Missed the sessions? (Re)watch the recordings and access the presentation slides 👉 mailchi.mp/iclei/lgma-t...

The April edition of the ICLEI Circulars Newsletter is out now, and it’s packed with real-world solutions, resources, and job opportunities to drive #CircularDevelopment forward. Read now 📥 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/ic...

What if the walls in your neighborhood asked you what you eat? Through the #AfriFOODlinks project, artists and communities in 20 cities across Africa and Europe are using public art to explore how urban food systems shape our lives. Read via @africa.iclei.org 🍎 afrifoodlinks.org/what-if-the-...

Equity cannot remain a principle on paper. It needs to be visible in how cities plan, measure, and act. Explore five key considerations for developing equity indicators that help local and regional governments address inequities. 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/developing-e...

Ready to move beyond adaptation and rethink what climate resilience really looks like? Join the conversation at #EURESFO26 to exchange strategies, challenge approaches, and shape the future of #UrbanResilience across Europe. Secure your spot 👉 urbanresilienceforum.eu

What does it take to turn global sustainability goals into local action? Our latest iNews is out, featuring how cities are tackling food waste, reshaping food systems, advancing a just transition away from fossil fuels, and protecting migratory species. Read our updates 📨 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...

When bold cities collaborate: Accelerating #ClimateNeutrality together! Discover how the Kaohsiung–ICLEI Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Community of Practice connects cities, experts, and innovators to turn climate ambition into action. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw-N...

How to make your city investment-ready? Learn how, read the full story here 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/making-your-...

📣 Tomorrow! Join #ICLEICityFood and @gainhealth.org for a practical webinar showcasing real solutions, from farmer cooperatives and digital tools to logistics, planning, and local food campaigns. @giz.de 🗓️ 26 March 🕓 10:00 & 15:30 CET 👨‍💻 tinyurl.com/mt76rud9

📣 Today! Get ready to unpack how inclusive governance and territorial insights can transform urban food systems. Join @gainhealth.org, #ICLEI & @fao.org experts for practical insights. 🗓️ 24 March ⏰ 12:00 CET | 11:00 GMT | 07:00 EDT | 14:00 EAT 💻 Via Zoom: bit.ly/40DKHSp

The first Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency community bulletin of 2026 has landed! And it brings important announcements as we kick off the new year. Find out here 📬 mailchi.mp/iclei/lgma-c...

Stay ahead in urban sustainability with all the news and insights from the ICLEI network! We bring you curated updates with the insights, best practices, and resources you need, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe today 👉 iclei.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe/po...

How to make your city investment-ready. Our latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is now out. Read 📨 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...

Join us for this webinar exploring practical approaches to connecting smallholder farmers with urban food markets. Hosted by #ICLEI CityFood and @gainhealth.org 👩‍🌾 @giz.de 🗓️ 26 March 🕓 10:00 CET & 15:30 CET 🖇️ cityfood-program.org/news/strengt...

How can cities advance toward climate neutrality and smart innovation? The Kaohsiung-ICLEI Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Community of Practice (ComP) is hosting its third in-person capacity-building workshop series, hosted by Kaohsiung City, Chair of the ComP. iclei.org/news/the-kao...

Why is access to finance still so difficult for many cities? The answer may lie not only in new tools, but in rethinking how public finance systems are designed, an approach reflected in the Nordic model. Read the story by @kajembren.bsky.social 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/what-the-nor...

📢 We’re hiring! Join our Resilient Development team at the ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany. If you are an expert passionate about advancing urban #resilience and sustainable development, this is your opportunity! 👉 Learn more and apply here: iclei.org/jobs/

Looking for practical tools to strengthen climate planning, financing, and equitable action? The March issue of ICLEI’s carbonn Climate Center newsletter is out, packed with resources to help cities and regions lead the way on climate, energy, and sustainable finance. 📧 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/ca...

What the Nordic model can teach cities about accessing affordable climate finance via @iclei.org The Green Finance Training program - bit.ly/40UmF5A. Visit: bit.ly/4b0f7nX #Finance #ClimateAction #Governance #Procurement #Mitigation #Adaptation #Technology #GreenFinance #LeadershipMatters

From mobility to belonging: How cities embed migration into governance. Cities in the #MalmöCommitment show how inclusive local engagement can support belonging and opportunities for newcomers. 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/from-mobilit...

Before the next crisis hits: Why women’s leadership matters in climate risk management. On #InternationalWomenDay, we spotlight women’s critical role in disaster response, community care, and climate resilience in cities. talkofthecities.iclei.org/before-the-n...

ICLEI's 5 principles to guide a #JustTransition in your community! Our new resource supports cities and regions to deliver just outcomes across every phase of their climate action journey. Download now 👉 iclei.org/e-library/pe...

The IKI-supported SPARK project collected case studies to support local governments, practitioners and CSOs in replicating, adapting and scaling up successful interventions that promote active mobility & more equitable urban environments. Check it out ⬇️ buff.ly/CYsWAZw @iclei.org

Migratory species cross borders, and so must conservation. 🐋🦅 ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center @cbc.iclei.org will bring cities’ voices to #CMSCOP15 in Campo Grande, Brazil (23–29 March), connecting local action with global biodiversity efforts. 🖇️ iclei.org/news/iclei-a...

Gender equity is at the heart of sustainable urban development. Our latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is now out. Ahead of International Women’s Day, we spotlight how cities and regions are embedding #GenderEquity into sustainable urban development Read 📨 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...

📣 15 ICLEI Members among 24 winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge! From AI-powered public services to climate-resilient infrastructure, #ICLEI Members are advancing bold, people-centered innovations that improve daily life in cities worldwide. iclei.org/news/fifteen...

Climate action starts with people. Kaohsiung, on the island of Taiwan, and Bonn, Germany, are working with local organizations to implement climate initiatives that bring real social benefits. Read how community partnerships are powering a #JustTransition 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/how-communit...

🔴 🔵 Yesterday, our organized constituency came together to defend multilateralism & amplify local voices in a rapidly changing global landscape. As multilateralism evolves, #LocalGovs stand ready to adapt: playing a 🔑 role in shaping & strengthening local multilateralism.

What does it mean to govern with equity at the core? In our first 2026 ICLEI Equitable Development Newsletter, Mayor Alfredo Coro II of Del Carmen, Philippines, reflects on values-driven local leadership. Read the full issue 👉 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/eq...

We are #hiring! We are seeking a service provider to: ✅ Examine the applicability of the Public Energy Buildings (PEBs) concept in Southeast Asia ✅ Focus on #Malaysia and #Indonesia ✅ Deliver a practical guide for implementation 📣 Apply now: iclei.org/wp-content/u...

📢 We are #hiring! We are looking for experts across diverse fields to join our dynamic teams at #ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany, and our Regional Offices worldwide. Apply now! 👉 iclei.org/jobs/