What if we make mental well-being an urban planning priority? As we mark #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October, we’re reminded that mental health is central to healthy, resilient cities. 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/put-mental-h... @cbc.iclei.org

📣 Happening today! Join our webinar now, at 10:00 or 16:00 CEST, to learn actionable examples from cities worldwide: From policy innovations, waste audits, and cold storage facilities, to awareness campaigns and food bank partnerships. 🗓️ 8 October Join now 🍓 tinyurl.com/5dtyxpyk @giz.de

📣 Join us today, 6 October, for our #DaringCities 2025 Virtual Forum closing session to explore: ✅ How Daring Cities promotes solutions to the #ClimateEmergency ✅ The role Town Hall COPs play in strengthening national climate plans 🕓 16:00 CEST 👩‍💻 tinyurl.com/52r9fvr4

📣 The countdown to COP30 is on. This October, as we mark World Habitat Day (6 Oct), join our #DaringCities 2025 Virtual Forum closing session to see how cities and regions are scaling climate solutions through #MultilevelAction. 📅 6 October | 16:00 CEST 👉 Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Wrapping up #ClimateWeekNYC: Cities and regions are bringing evidence of climate impacts and solutions, and they are ready to scale them. Read the Statement from ICLEI President Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh, Mayor of Malmö, Sweden, on Climate Week: iclei.org/news/stateme...

Why climate action falls short without inclusion - and how cities can change this. Our Equitable Development newsletter brings you the latest updates on building fair, inclusive cities. Explore now 📧 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/ic...

Am 2.10. besuchte Bruno Passeli, Secretary of Planning, Budget and Management der Stadt Belo Horizonte in #Brasilien, @iclei.org World Secretariat in Bonn. Gemeinsam mit dem DKKV wurden #Resilienz, #Risikokommunikation & #Katastrophenmanagement diskutiert. Mehr: dkkv.org/delegation-a...

📣Today, 2 October at 14:00 CEST! The time is right for a Just Transition. Why should cities embrace it? Join our #DaringCities online event as we dive into #ICLEI’s five guiding principles for implementing a Just Transition in your community. 👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/3bsnsefv

How to assess and manage food waste in urban markets? Join our webinar to find out! We will hear from cities worldwide, showcasing practical approaches to strengthen food security, circular economies, and climate resilience. 🗓️ 8 October | 10:00 & 16:00 CEST Join 🍎 tinyurl.com/5dtyxpyk @giz.de

Mobility that works for everyone. Our latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is now live! Read now 👉 mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...

Two days into #ClimateWeekNYC 🌍 A collection of moments so far: clean energy, resilience, climate tech, and policy innovation. ICLEI leaders + partners are connecting and creating solutions on the road to COP30. ✨ #ICLEI #ICLEIUSA #LocalClimateAction #ClimateLeadership

Day 4 of #ClimateWeekNYC 🌍 Resilience, mobility, and innovation are at the center of today’s agenda. ICLEI leaders, members, and partners are building momentum for local solutions with global impact. #ICLEIUSA #LocalClimateAction

🚨Today, 25 September at 16:00 CEST! Join us to learn from Malmö Commitment cities as they share lessons from hosting Town Hall COPs and making these processes more equitable and accessible. Register now 👉 tinyurl.com/3sjmrhty

📣Join us today, 24 September at 16:00 CEST! Our upcoming session explores how cities are shaping fit-for-purpose environmental plans. 👉 Register now: tinyurl.com/yux26vrb

At the #ICLEIWorldCongress 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil, the 7th Global Research and Innovation Symposium united researchers, innovators, and practitioners to drive next practices in #UrbanInnovation and shape the #IPCC Special report on cities.🚀 Read now👉 tinyurl.com/4akhpxvs

Join our #DaringCities session to explore: ✅ Urban Nature Plans in a climate crisis ✅ Multilevel action linking national & local plans ✅ Mainstreaming biodiversity across policy ✅ Real cases from Paris, Quito, Utrecht, and the Berlin Urban Nature Pact 📅 24 Sep | 16:00 CEST 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc82cfdn

How can cities facing water stress ensure #WaterSecurity? The RECREATE project demonstrates the impact of #AlternativeWater resources on four European cities and their #ClimateResilience. Watch now 👉 tinyurl.com/2v2yctrr

What if... streets were designed for pedestrians and cyclists instead of cars? 🚶‍♀️🚴 🎬 Watch how the IKI-funded #SPARKProject reimagined Maginhawa Street in Quezon City, Philippines, as a safer street for walking and cycling! @iki-germany.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HWu...

A new publication by @africa.iclei.org focuses on 12 practical #WaterResilience solutions that demonstrate how even the most water-scarce and flood-prone cities can build #resilience to address urban water challenges amid escalating climate pressures. Download: tinyurl.com/rydvv454

How are cities preparing for climate-driven migration? Cities are stepping up by integrating #ClimateMobilityPlanning into their strategies. Read insights from local leaders and experts on emerging challenges and solutions. 👉 tinyurl.com/3n9brux6

Accelerating action for the climate emergency! Join our Daring Cities Virtual Forum spotlighting the EU Cities Mission, which aims to deliver more than 100 climate-neutral, smart cities by 2030. 📅 Today at 15:00 CEST 👉 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Winning images show #UrbanWaterResilience in cities. The #CitiesWithWater International Photography Competition announced its winners in three categories: Too little, too much, and too dirty, plus a special youth prize. View gallery 👉 tinyurl.com/4s9z28hy @africa.iclei.org

📣Does your city have innovative strategies for #ZeroWaste reduction? The Advisory Board on Zero Waste is selecting 20 Zero Waste Cities to spotlight exemplary initiatives. Cities, towns, and municipalities are invited to submit their initiatives by 19 September! More 👉 tinyurl.com/29f7am7x

Join us online for our #DaringCities session, spotlighting the EU Cities Mission, which aims to deliver more than 100 climate-neutral, smart cities by 2030 👏 We'll explore how the #EUCitiesMission is catalyzing urgent #ClimateAction. 📅 17 September | 15:00 CEST Register 🔗 tinyurl.com/4x7w7uuk

ICLEI’s Transformative Actions Program marks 10 years of turning local climate ambitions into investment-ready reality. Key achievements over this decade: ✅ 95 sustainable development projects ✅ €1.6 billion in investment potential More about #TAP 👉 tinyurl.com/4s6xfznx

Packaging makes up 36% of all plastics produced worldwide, and is most used only once before being thrown away. How can cities move from reactive waste management to proactive, resilient solutions? Our new practitioners' handbook helps cities make the shift! Download ♻️ tinyurl.com/3xb9sw4p

What if our cities were built for people, not just cars? The IKI-funded #SPARKProject is empowering residents in the Philippines to reimagine their streets through community-driven initiatives to spark #ActiveMobility and reduce #GHG emissions! 🚶🚴‍♀️ @iki-germany.bsky.social 🎬 tinyurl.com/4vz9h5hd

🎥 icleieurope posted a video @iclei.org 🏢 https://unjobs.org/organizations/iclei 🏷️ https://unjobs.org/themes/local-government

🌍Over half the world's population lives in cities, which account for nearly 70% of CO₂ emissions. With AI & data, urban centers are at the forefront of clean air and bold climate action. As Gino Van Begin said at the Beijing Forum: cities are the key to a sustainable future! #ClimateAction #CleanAir

Since 1995, @africa.iclei.org has worked with local and regional governments to co-create solutions for thriving, resilient cities. This milestone honors three decades of partnerships and bold vision for Africa’s #UrbanTransformation 🌍 Read more👉 tinyurl.com/5n73hbu5

📣 Report your climate actions on CDP-ICLEI Track 2025. Cities, states, and regions are invited to report their climate data through CDP-ICLEI Track by 17 September to be eligible for a CDP score on the world’s leading platform for subnational #ClimateAction and transparency. 👉 tinyurl.com/mtwcz55r

@icleisouthasia.bsky.social celebrates 20 years of empowering governments in the region for #Sustainability and #ClimateResilience. Join the journey and pledge action for a sustainable and climate-resilient future. 🌱 Read more: 👉 tinyurl.com/mrxkrp9j

📣 Happening now, 10 September at 14:00 CEST! The energy transition isn’t waiting on new technology; it’s waiting on investment. Be part of the conversation on how to mobilize it. Join our #DaringCities Virtual Forum session! Register 🖇️ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

ICLEI launches new Academy to build green finance capacity in cities. Visit: bit.ly/420tWBW Cities cover just 3% of Earth but drive 70% of emissions—making them key to climate action. #GreenFinance #ClimateFinance #InvestInChange #Cities #urban #LeadershipMatters @climatechangepost.bsky.social

Celebrating our 35 years of sustainability! 🎉 Our latest issue of iNews, ICLEI’s global newsletter, is now live! Explore the updates: mailchi.mp/iclei.org/in...

Yes! Join Tim Kovach, Decarbonization Strategist, City of Cleveland, @tkovach.bsky.social alongside other speakers to learn how your climate message can lead to real action! 📅 10 September | 17:00 CEST Register now (link in the post below!) 👇

Mind the gap: How youth fall between presence and power in urban governance. Young people are included in urban governance, but is their presence meaningful? Read this op-ed, part of ICLEI's #YouthVoices, our new guest op-ed and blog series. 👉 tinyurl.com/ndd2arw2

8 September 2025 marks 35 years of #ICLEI advancing local sustainability 🎉 United by a shared commitment to sustainable urban development, we celebrate our journey with this special anniversary video, featuring our leaders and experts driving action on the ground. 🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJFN...

Did you know? In Brazil, Belo Horizonte’s Municipal Youth Council pushed for the Municipal Secretariat of Environment to become a permanent member. How can cities unlock the potential of Youth Councils? Read this op-ed, part of ICLEI’s #YouthVoices 👉 tinyurl.com/5n7w4af9

A global Plastics Treaty stalls, but cities can still push ahead. Now that the fate of INC-5.2 is known, all is not lost. Here, we share four takeaways to guide local and subnational governments in tackling plastic waste piling up in cities. Read more 👉 talkofthecities.iclei.org/a-global-pla...

What if our cities were built for people, not just cars? In Quezon and Pasig, Philippines, the #SPARKProject is empowering residents to reimagine their streets.🚴‍♂️ We’re honored to see the project featured by @iki-germany.bsky.social showcasing what community-driven action looks like in practice! 👏

Philippine cities empower youth to co-create safer communities. Under the Safe and Sound Cities program, Baguio and Naga foster urban #YouthLeadership and seek to build safer and more inclusive urban communities. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5css7c2x #SafeCities

Join us today, 4 September, for two dynamic sessions, where you'll learn directly from experts driving #ClimateAction. Get practical guidance and tools, and walk away with actionable tips and peer-tested ideas to apply in your city. ⏰ 16:00 & 18:00 CEST 🖇️ daringcities.org/daring-citie...

In India, Chennai turned a once-asphalted wetland, formerly a parking lot and dump site, into its first sponge park to prevent floods. #NatureBasedSolutions in action! Story by @icleisouthasia.bsky.social Read more:👉 tinyurl.com/56jrvtch

#ICLEI calls for stronger partnerships with national and private actors to drive #WaterGovernance at African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit. Read more via @africa.iclei.org 👉 tinyurl.com/2psabsrc

We’re proud that the Blue-Green Development in Kiribati project is featured in the IKI YEAH series! This community-driven project has strengthened climate resilience, rooted in Kiribati's traditional maneaba system, which ensures that every voice is heard and valued. 👏 @icleioceania.bsky.social

How can cities engage youth in co-creating nature-based solutions? This new toolkit offers 12 adaptable tools, ranging from youth councils to participatory mapping, to help local governments place youth at the heart of NbS design and implementation. Download 🌱 tinyurl.com/mw8x34kk

European cities are stepping up their use of artificial intelligence to improve #energy efficiency and reduce consumption, @iclei.org Europe has said. ⚡ sustainabilityonline.net?p=14065

Join us at the 3rd Annual Path Symposium, an online event featuring global leaders and experts discussing how walking and cycling shape sustainable, healthy cities. 📅 15:20 CEST – Panel with Tu-My Tran, Head of Sustainable Mobility, ICLEI Register 🔗 tinyurl.com/yyuta7dp @pathwalkcycle.bsky.social

In Malaysia, the Kuala Lumpur #TownHallCOP became ASEAN's first city to host such an event. Discussions held throughout the ASEAN Forums launched the Kuala Lumpur Call to Action for #COP30 to integrate the New Urban Agenda into the #UNFCCC process. 👉 tinyurl.com/3njeu6s8 @icleisouthasia.bsky.social