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17 June 2020

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2020 Desertification and Drought Day: How small, sustainable communities can nourish food, water and land

Population growth, urbanization and climate change are putting increased pressure on arable land. But local governments and city residents can already act to reduce their impact.

Join a special webinar in partnership with UNCCD

News from the ICLEI network

Rotterdam and Buenos Aires use procurement for clean energy transition

Cities can leverage their existing public spending to finance more efficient, renewable energy solutions tailored to the local context, crucially contributing to the global energy transition.

226 South Korean local governments declare Climate Emergency

The declaration emphasized the country's urgent need to decarbonize its energy sector, calling for "a grand transition from the existing energy systems."

ICLEI and Global Resilient Cities Network announce new partnership to strengthen cities'' resilience capacities

The partnership aims to accelerate the transition towards resilient, sustainable cities.

ICLEI Innovation selects Brazilian startups to support sustainability in local public management

ICLEI South America and Publicae have launched ICLEI Innovation, a platform aimed at generating technological solutions to address needs and challenges of municipalities.

Opportunities for action

CALL FOR APPLICATION

ESD Okayama Award 2020

DEADLINE: 31 July 2020

With a 3,000 USD final prize, the call rewards outstanding practices in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) from local communities around the world.

GRANT OPPORTUNITY

2020 Transformative Action Award

The award, which comes with a top prize of 10,000 EUR, rewards cities, regions and civil society organizations for using the pathways of the Basque Declaration to make their communities more sustainable.

SOCIAL CAMPAIGN

African CITYFOOD Month

Highlighting innovative and evolving African urban food systems, the social campaign runs from 1 to 31 July, providing a platform for local governments and food stakeholders.

GRANT OPPORTUNITY

Action Fund extends deadline

Civil society organisations, academic institutions and non-profit research institutes interested in applying for the Action Fund have until 30 June 2020 to submit an application.

Upcoming virtual events

WEBINAR

LGMA SPECIAL: DESERTIFICATION AND DROUGHT DAY

17 June 2020,16:00 CEST

On World Desertification and Draught Day, join this special webinar in partnership with UNCCD on Climate-Nature-Land, in collaboration with ICLEI''s Cities Biodiversity Center and CitiesWithNature.

Systems approaches to food and nutrition security and urban resilience: Lessons from Cape Town and Kumasi

WEBINAR | 23 June, 14:00 CEST

Ensuring strong community engagement in solid waste management: A case study from Bogor Regency, Indonesia

WEBINAR | 26 June, 11:00 CEST

VIRTUAL EVENT

INVITATION TO DARING CITIES

7-28 October 2020

"While the current circumstances prevent us from physically convening together, our urgent work on climate action, even during our pandemic recovery, cannot stop" - Ashok Sridharan, Mayor of Bonn and ICLEI President.

Register your interest to be the first to be notified when our individual program events open for registration.

We are continuing to track the latest developments on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting events around the globe. Get the latest on all events here.

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29 July 2020

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Sustainability and local governments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

Reflections from ICLEI Secretary General Gino Van Begin on the importance of this moment for the ICLEI network of cities, towns and regions.

News from the ICLEI network

IN MEMORIAM

Park Won-soon, Mayor of Seoul (1956 - 2020)

ICLEI mourns with the family of Mayor Park, the residents of Seoul, and cities all around the world, by whom the absence of Mayor Park - a staunch advocate of sustainability and climate action in cities - will be deeply felt.

Are concurrent disasters the new normal?

In Australia, councils and communities have faced compounding disasters of drought, bushfires and the pandemic, which has demonstrated the strength and importance of social systems and local leadership in times of crisis.

Cities in China incentivized to actively improve resilience

In 2019 alone, China was hit by floods, typhoons, droughts, earthquakes and geological disasters, leaving around one tenth of its population affected and 327.90 billion yuan of direct economic losses.

Rwandans'' lived experiences shape understanding of climate hazards

Developing countries are most vulnerable to climate hazards which have devastating impacts on the lives and livelihoods of local communities that often have limited resources to respond and recover.

Local governments benefit from Google''s Environmental Insights Explorer

Designed in collaboration with the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, the software analyzes Google's comprehensive global mapping data to estimate building and transportation carbon emissions and renewable energy potential.

Resources and opportunities

GRANT OPPORTUNITY

Last chance to apply for 2020 Transformative Action Award

DEADLINE: 31 July 2020

The award, which comes with a top prize of 10,000 EUR, rewards cities, regions and civil society organizations for using the Basque Declaration to make their communities sustainable.

RESOURCE

Resilience framework for coastal cities

How can coastal cities develop tangible interventions for climate resilience? With two decades' experience implementing urban sustainability projects in African cities, ICLEI Africa and its coastal cities co-development this resilience framework.

YOUTUBE PLAYLIST

City Resilience Stories series

This webinar series provides a monthly virtual gathering for the resilience community and urban representatives on best practices and tools in the realm of urban resilience, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

WEBINAR RECORDING

ICLEI''s Race to Zero Dialogue

The webinar highlights climate neutrality leadership and action experiences from political and technical representatives of ICLEI members in Europe, Japan, Korea and Australia.

EXPERT CORNER

ICLEI Resilient Development Pathway

Did you know that resilience is one of the five ICLEI pathways to create systemic change? If you are interested in news, stories and resources in the realm of urban resilience and climate change adaptation, stay up to date through the dedicated Twitter account and subscribe to the monthly newsletter (here''s the latest issue).

Upcoming events

Localising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Lessons from South Africa

WEBINAR | 4 August, 14:00 CEST

7th LGMA Webinar Towards COP26

WEBINAR | 19 August, 10:00 or 17:00 CEST

The COVID-19 pandemic is increasingly affecting the work of local governments. Check our dedicated page for up to date, useful and inspiring resources by ICLEI.

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30 June 2020

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Driving localization of the Sustainable Development Goals

On 26 June 1945, the Charter of the United Nations Charter was opened for signatures, signaling a new era of worldwide collaboration. Seventy-five years later, the UN''s Sustainable Development Goals are a framework for action that gives structure and direction not only to nations, but also to cities and regions that are striving to realize the vision for a better world.

News from the ICLEI network

Five tips for cities and towns anywhere in the world to bring the SDGs home

Local governments have a crucial role to play in achieving the SDGs. ICLEI Africa has yielded practical tips for cities, towns and regions to do this work without adding an additional reporting burden to city officials.

Nationally inspired, locally drawn actions for the SDGs in South Korean cities

Sustainable development has long been inspiring South Korean citizens, where the term "Green New Deal" is frequently heard.

Forum for National Coordinators reinforces SDGs implementation in Latin America

Launched by GCoM-LAC with support from ICLEI South America, the forum provides a permanent virtual space for consultation, exchange of experiences and institutional strengthening.

REPORT

CIRCULAR GOVERNANCE: A NEW APPROACH TO SUPPORT URBAN CULTURAL HERITAGE

We are increasingly familiar with the phrase "circular economy." Can it also be applied to something less tangible, like governance? And could this help save cities' cultural heritage assets?

Opportunities for action

ASSESSMENT TOOL

Capacity building and networking for climate-and people-friendly mobility

The EcoMobility SHIFT+ is a useful tool for local authorities to measure, assess, and act to improve ecomobility.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ACTION

The Green City Accord

The Accord offers signatory cities in Europe technical support and access to a framework to help them more effectively manage their local resources and deliver their environmental goals in a more integrated way.

Upcoming virtual events

FEATURED EVENT

ICLEI WORLD CONGRESS 2021

14-17 April 2021

The ICLEI World Congress is an incredible chance for local governments committed to sustainability to celebrate and learn together. Find out all you need to know about the Congress, which will take place in Malm?, Sweden, in April 2021.

Adaptation Finance: A core component of post-COVID-19 economic recovery

WEBINAR | 30 June, 14:00 CEST

From Unconscious Bias to Conscious 'Inclusifying' in Local Governments

WEBINAR | 7 July, 18:00 CEST

COVID-19: Responding, re-opening and recovering towards the resilience of cities

WEBINAR | 8 July, 14:30 CEST

Daring Cities 2020

VIRTUAL EVENT | 7-28 October

We are continuing to track the latest developments on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting events around the globe. Get the latest on all events here.

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7 September 2020

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Everyone has a right to breathe clean air

The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies calls upon everyone from governments and corporations to civil society and individuals to take action to reduce air pollution and bring a transformative change in our lifestyles. Get all of your questions on air pollution answered by scientists and learn more about how local governments are tackling the issue.

News from the ICLEI network

Accra's steps toward clean air

Ghana is setting the pace in Africa on sustainable development and air quality. Capital city Accra demonstrates leadership in the region and as the world faces the biggest health crisis of our generation, Accra continues to lead by example.

Scientists probe link between COVID-19 and deadly air pollution

Air pollution may be putting people further at risk during a global pandemic. The link is spurring calls to improve air quality as part of the post-COVID recovery, says the Climate & Clean Air Coalition.

Lessons for the future: The impacts of quarantine on air quality in Brazil

"As in medicine, only after a precise diagnosis is it possible to prescribe solutions," says David Tsai of Brazil''s Institute of Energy and Environment on how to tackle air pollution. Here''s what else he has to say on improving air quality in the wake of COVID-19.

Pittsburgh''s fight for clean air, water and growth

Pittsburgh has gone from having air quality and smog so bad that they had to leave the streetlights on 24 hours a day, to a city that has created more cleantech and renewable energy jobs than jobs in oil, gas and coal industry combined.

Redesigning environmental transformation in the post-COVID era

A new platform launched by the Government of Japan, in partnership with the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, aims to support the sustainable and resilient recovery from COVID-19.

Resources and opportunities

CASE STUDY

Brasilia: Successful local government fundraising and project pitching

While most local governments struggle to access funds for their low-emission and climate resilient projects, within just one year Bras?lia managed to fundraise over USD 450M for implementation in 2021.

GOVERNANCE OPPORTUNITY

ICLEI Global elections

Every three years, ICLEI Members elect the leadership of the organization. We invite all eligible ICLEI Members to participate in the elections of the largest global sustainability network led by local leaders.

Upcoming events

STAY TUNED - THE DARING CITIES PROGRAM DROPS THIS WEEK!

Challenging African urban visions - using futures literacy to reimagine our cities

WEBINAR | 8 September, 14:00 CAT

Fighting for local power (generation)

WEBINAR | 15 September, 11:30 CEST

Nature for Life

VIRTUAL EVENT | 24 - 29 September

WEBINAR

Africa''s first epicentre: Sharing COVID-19 experiences from top leaders in South Africa's Western Cape and global experts

15 September | 14:00 CAT | Register

WEBINAR

Leading with Local Action: U.S. Local Governments Contribute to Global Processes Past, Present, Future

23 September | 14:00 EDT | Register

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected the work of local governments. Check out our dedicated page for up-to-date and inspiring resources.

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9 December 2020

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Let''s put food at the center of local climate action

The Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration aims to mobilize local and regional governments to tackle climate change through integrated food systems planning.

Join the Declaration launch event which will mark the opening for signatories on 14 December, 2020.

News from the ICLEI network

Why we need circular food systems and what cities can do about it

Current global food systems account for a third of total GHG emissions and are driving environmental degradation and socio-economic inequalities all along the value chain. Cities can change that.

Food and the city: Three perspectives on indigenous foods

Indigenous foods have a direct connection with good quality diets, improved food and nutrition security, and ecological biodiversity.

Social equity and sustainable food access in industrial legacy cities

While legacy cities have been dealing with inequality for decades, they have also learned to focus on inclusion for historically underprivileged groups, highlighting food as a potential social equalizer.

At Daring Cities 2020, Chinese and German cities showed bold action on food waste

Chinese and German cities are working towards integrated waste management by focusing on product life cycles and the potential emissions reductions from urban waste management and resource utilization technologies.

Okayama Award 2020 winner to focus on zero food waste

One of the winning projects, led by the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, aims to convert more than 300 tonnes of food waste into compost.

Opportunities and resources

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Transformative Action Program

DEADLINE: 31 December 2020

The TAP helps local and regional governments improve project bankability with specific tools and services, and increases their visibility to potential investors by connecting them to project preparation facilities and financial institutions.

POLICY FRAMEWORK

Urban Transitions Alliance Equity Framework

Developed by the Urban Transitions Alliance and its cities, this framework lays out three dimensions to advance social equity in sustainability planning based on the experience of industrial legacy cities in designing municipal programs with an equity focus.

RESOURCE

Tackling climate change and COVID-19 at the local level in Africa

To support African local governments navigate critical issues, ICLEI and partners have created a collection of resources specifically tailored for African cities.

REPORT

#AfricanCITYFOOD month report

The inaugural #AfricanCITYFOODMonth Campaign shared ideas, resources and actions around the theme of Repositioning Resilient and Nutritious Food Systems in African Cities. Check out the outcomes and highlights.

Upcoming events

Climate Ambition Summit 2020

On 12 December, the world will celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement. At this historic moment, the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency reaffirms its commitment to this landmark achievement.

Join the celebration at 15:00 UTC+1.

The European Green Deal & Nature-based Solutions

WEBINAR | 14 December, 14:00 UTC+1

LGMA Roadmap Towards COP26

WEBINAR | 16 December, 10:00 or 16:00 UTC+1

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected the work of local governments. Check out our dedicated page for up-to-date and inspiring resources.

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12 August 2020

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Mainstreaming gender equality to build resilient cities

City design often fails to reflect the central role of women in society. A holistic approach to urban development shows how climate resilience is a gender issue.

News from the ICLEI network

Racial justice is a critical component of climate justice

All summer, protests have spread across the world calling for racial justice. These protests have made clear that racial justice is a critical component of climate justice and fighting climate change.

Building green and inclusive cities

From heat waves to floods, drought to disease, the impacts of climate change are hitting poor and vulnerable communities hardest, and green initiatives need to consider the lives and needs of all citizens.

Five industrial legacy cities focus on equity

Five industrial legacy cities are engaging in a global peer exchange exercise to explore social equity in their sustainability planning. Here are the strategies they are using to bring an equity lens to sustainability.

How urban food gardens are contributing to social cohesion in South Africa

Urban food access and quality have a critical impact on the local economy, the environment, public health, and the quality of neighbourhoods. Urban food gardens can also play a key part in social transformation.

Resources and opportunities

YOUTUBE PLAYLIST

Drivers of urban injustice

This videos series focuses on ten drivers of urban injustice related to sustainability. The videos are created by UrbanA, an EU funded project that synthesize and broker knowledge for sustainable and just cities and translates this knowledge into action.

ONLINE CONTEST

GEO-LDN technology innovation competition

Do you represent a subnational government or planning authority? Your project on the ground could inform the development of a tool to support the integration of Land Degradation Neutrality into land-use planning. Join the online contest now!

YOUTUBE PLAYLIST

Urban Transitions series

This webinar series provides a virtual gathering for industrial legacy cities through the experiences of the members of the Urban Transitions Alliance, a city network and knowledge-exchange hub that supports industrial legacy cities in planning for equitable urban transitions.

GOVERNANCE OPPORTUNITY

ICLEI global elections

Every three years, ICLEI Members elect the leadership of the organization. We invite all eligible ICLEI Members to participate in the elections of the largest global sustainability network led by local leaders.

Upcoming events

Gender-responsive climate resilience in the context of COVID-19

WEBINAR | 13 August, 15:30 IST

7th LGMA Webinar Towards COP26

WEBINAR | 19 August, 10:00 and 17:00 CEST

Peri-urban ecosystems: The silent contributor in climate resilience

WEBINAR | 20 August, 15:30 IST

Post 2020 Local and Subnational Government Information

WEBINAR | 20 August, 10:00 and 15:00 CEST

Effective communication: Lessons for responding to climate change and health pandemics

WEBINAR | 25 August, 14:00 CEST

The COVID-19 pandemic is increasingly affecting the work of local governments. Check our dedicated page for up-to-date and inspiring resources by ICLEI.

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23 September 2020

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A blueprint to enhance United Nations collaboration with local and regional governments

As the United Nations celebrates 75 years of multilateralism, ICLEI is calling for an inclusive, new generation of multilateralism that addresses the COVID-19 pandemic, responds to the climate emergency and adopts a new deal for nature.

Yunus Arikan, Head of Global Advocacy, outlines the four cornerstones of ICLEI's proposal for multilevel collaboration in the age of inclusive multilateralism.

Special Focus: ICLEI at 30

Three decades of local sustainability: ICLEI celebrates 30 years since our founding

On September 5, 1990, local government officials representing 200 cities from 43 nations gathered at the United Nations in New York, and ICLEI was born.

ICLEI at 30: An interview with the Executive Secretary of ICLEI South America

Rodrigo Perp?tuo reflects on the history of ICLEI in South America: "This anniversary represents an inflection of the organization towards maturity."

ICLEI Africa and Cape Town pioneer local sustainability action for two decades

The City of Cape Town in South Africa has always been a front-runner in taking action for urban sustainability and resilience.

News from the ICLEI network

Cities and regions ramp up advocacy for nature ahead of UN Biodiversity Summit

The outcomes of the Edinburgh Process, which brought together delegates from across the globe, representing all levels of governments, will be presented to the Parties to the UN Convention on Biodiversity, in a special webinar today.

Google and ICLEI: Using data to reduce citywide emissions

Cities bring people and ideas together. They spur innovation and encourage collaboration. That''s why Google is working with ICLEI to award $4 million in funding to local organizations focused on using environmental datasets to reduce citywide emissions.

Resources and opportunities

EMAIL BOOT CAMP

Cities and climate action: A Race-to-Zero Email Boot Camp

Alongside Daring Cities 2020, a three-week virtual forum for urban leaders taking on the climate emergency, public servants are invited to join the conversation and learning through this interactive email boot camp.

REPORT

"The Economic Case for Greening the Global Recovery Through Cities"

A new report from the Coalition for Urban Transitions details the economic case for greening the global recovery through cities, exploring seven priority areas for national government investment.

Upcoming events

DARING CITIES | 7 - 28 October | SAVE YOUR SEAT TODAY

Leading with Local Action: U.S. Local Governments Contribute to Global Processes Past, Present, Future

WEBINAR | TODAY, 23 September, 17:00 CEST

Covid-19 and the Future of Our Cities: The Future of Work

WEBINAR | TODAY, 23 September, 17:00 CEST

World Circular Economy Forum 2020: Putting the Circular City into Practice

ONLINE SIDE EVENT | 28 September, 14:00 CEST

Social Innovation for Energy Transitions

WEBINAR | 22 October, 9:30 CET

ICLEI WORLD CONGRESS GOES VIRTUAL | 14 - 17 APRIL, 2021

With Malm? at the helm, for the first time in ICLEI''s history, the ICLEI World Congress will take place virtually. Read the full announcement and stay abreast of the news and updates on ICLEI World Congress 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected the work of local governments. Check out our dedicated page for up-to-date and inspiring resources.

Feature image credit: UN Photo by Evan Schneider

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18 December 2020

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Outcomes from Daring Cities 2020 - the year''s biggest climate event for cities

Daring Cities 2020 was the year''s largest gathering of cities on climate change. Get the full report on the conversations and outcomes.

Beyond Daring Cities, local governments showed their continued commitment to sustainability in the face the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out some of the top stories from 2020 below.

How COVID-19 is affecting the work of local government sustainability officers

Since the onset of the global pandemic, every sector of society around the world has been affected. Sustainability departments are no exception. Here''s how the ICLEI network adapted to the crisis.

Why cities, towns and regions are creating a roadmap towards 100% renewable energy

Tackling the climate emergency - a security, socioeconomic and environmental crisis - requires the unprecedented transformation of energy systems and an immediate transition to renewable energy across all sectors.

Why climate neutrality needs circularity

Addressing production-based emissions is critical to the success of the Paris Agreement, but it's only half of the picture. Cities have to be looking at consumption-based emissions, too.

Tracking progress en route from Madrid to Glasgow

Throughout 2020, in the face of the global pandemic, the climate community was working to reimagine and redesign a new and healthier future for communities around the world.

ICLEI Members innovate for Earth Day 2020

Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 by more than a billion people in nearly 200 countries, making it the largest secular observance in the world. Read more about how cities celebrated in 2020.

Featured resources

POSTER

EcoLogistics Principles

EcoLogistics promotes clean, sustainable, efficient and safe urban freight. Here are the 8 foundational principles local governments can follow to help lead the transition to sustainable urban freight.

FACTSHEET SERIES

100% Renewables Roadmap

The 100% Renewables Factsheet Series provides key facts and introductory technical information on these six fundamental forms of renewable energy: wind, solar, ocean, hydropower, geothermal, and bioenergy.

VIDEO

ICLEI leaders delivering the Paris Agreement

On the occasion of the 5th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement, ICLEI leaders reaffirmed their commitment to ambitious climate action. Watch their statements.

Throughout the course of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected the work of local governments. Check out our dedicated page for up-to-date and inspiring resources.

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Daring cities are here.

This October, join this first-of-its-kind virtual event: a global forum for urban leaders taking action on the climate emergency.

All online.

21 days, more than 50 sessions, designed for urban leaders like you.

Hundreds of city leaders, practitioners, researchers, and experts, all sharing how we can take radical action in our cities, towns and regions to tackle the climate emergency.

Create your attendee profile on daringcities.org and receive special invites to live events.

You'll be the first to hear about new sessions, and get access to exclusive resources.

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26 August 2020

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Why climate neutrality needs circularity

Tackling production-based emissions is critical to the success of the Paris Agreement, but it's only half of the picture. Cities have to be looking at consumption-based emissions, too.

News from the ICLEI network

Radical redesign for a circular economy

For insight on how the circular economy can bring solutions to sustainable urban development, we talked with Burcu Tuncer about her vision for circular economy for the ICLEI network.

What does circularity mean in African cities?

African cities are using circular development to reconfigure local economies to retain the highest value of products and services throughout their lifespans and reduce the socio-ecological impacts of overconsumption.

ICLEI partners with Circle Economy to support cities on their circular economy journey

ICLEI experts will guide 10 pilot cities in developing circular economy strategies using the Circle City Scan Tool, an online tool developed by Circle Economy to enable local governments to uncover and prioritize circular opportunities in their city or region.

Porto Alegre presents municipal policy of reverse logistics

In July, the city of Porto Alegre, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, presented the Municipal Reverse Logistics Policy, legislating the disposal of packaging, lamps, batteries, electronics, tires and medicines, among others.

Resources and opportunities

FREE ONLINE BOOT CAMP

From Apolitical: The 6-Week Leadership Boot Camp for Public Servants

In this boot camp, you'll gain an understanding of what good leadership is in government and learn how to develop your own leadership skills in six weeks, both as an individual and as a team leader.

TOOLKIT

Pressing Forward: Circular Economy

In an effort to maintain momentum on climate and sustainability challenges in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, ICLEI is offering remote-success packs for local government staff. Transition your city from the linear economic system of "take, make, waste" to regenerative, cradle-to-cradle processes with this toolkit.

Upcoming events

VIRTUAL SIDE-EVENT

World Circular Economy Forum 2020: Putting the circular city into practice

28 September | 14:00 CET | Register

WEBINAR

Africa''s first epicentre: Sharing COVID-19 experiences from top leaders in South Africa's Western Cape and global experts

15 September | 14:00 CAT | Register

WEBINAR

What the House Select Committee''s Climate Crisis Report Means for Local Governments

2 September | 14:00 EDT | Register

WEBINAR

Leading with Local Action: U.S. Local Governments Contribute to Global Processes Past, Present, Future

23 September | 14:00 EDT | Register

Challenging African urban visions - using futures literacy to reimagine our cities

WEBINAR | 8 September, 14:00 SAST

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected the work of local governments. Check out our dedicated page for up-to-date and inspiring resources.

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2020 Desertification and Drought Day: How small, sustainable communities can nourish food, water and land

Rotterdam and Buenos Aires use procurement for clean energy transition

226 South Korean local governments declare Climate Emergency

ICLEI and Global Resilient Cities Network announce new partnership to strengthen cities'' resilience capacities

ICLEI Innovation selects Brazilian startups to support sustainability in local public management

ESD Okayama Award 2020

2020 Transformative Action Award

African CITYFOOD Month

Action Fund extends deadline

WEBINAR

LGMA SPECIAL: DESERTIFICATION AND DROUGHT DAY

Systems approaches to food and nutrition security and urban resilience: Lessons from Cape Town and Kumasi

Ensuring strong community engagement in solid waste management: A case study from Bogor Regency, Indonesia

VIRTUAL EVENT

INVITATION TO DARING CITIES

Sustainability and local governments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

IN MEMORIAM

Park Won-soon, Mayor of Seoul (1956 - 2020)

Are concurrent disasters the new normal?

Cities in China incentivized to actively improve resilience

Rwandans'' lived experiences shape understanding of climate hazards

Local governments benefit from Google''s Environmental Insights Explorer

Last chance to apply for 2020 Transformative Action Award

Resilience framework for coastal cities

City Resilience Stories series

ICLEI''s Race to Zero Dialogue

EXPERT CORNER

ICLEI Resilient Development Pathway

Localising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Lessons from South Africa

7th LGMA Webinar Towards COP26

Driving localization of the Sustainable Development Goals

Five tips for cities and towns anywhere in the world to bring the SDGs home

Nationally inspired, locally drawn actions for the SDGs in South Korean cities

Forum for National Coordinators reinforces SDGs implementation in Latin America

REPORT

CIRCULAR GOVERNANCE: A NEW APPROACH TO SUPPORT URBAN CULTURAL HERITAGE

Capacity building and networking for climate-and people-friendly mobility

The Green City Accord

FEATURED EVENT

ICLEI WORLD CONGRESS 2021

Adaptation Finance: A core component of post-COVID-19 economic recovery

From Unconscious Bias to Conscious 'Inclusifying' in Local Governments

COVID-19: Responding, re-opening and recovering towards the resilience of cities

Daring Cities 2020

Everyone has a right to breathe clean air

Accra's steps toward clean air

Scientists probe link between COVID-19 and deadly air pollution

Lessons for the future: The impacts of quarantine on air quality in Brazil

Pittsburgh''s fight for clean air, water and growth

Redesigning environmental transformation in the post-COVID era

Brasilia: Successful local government fundraising and project pitching

ICLEI Global elections

Challenging African urban visions - using futures literacy to reimagine our cities

Fighting for local power (generation)

Nature for Life

Africa''s first epicentre: Sharing COVID-19 experiences from top leaders in South Africa's Western Cape and global experts

Leading with Local Action: U.S. Local Governments Contribute to Global Processes Past, Present, Future

Let''s put food at the center of local climate action

Why we need circular food systems and what cities can do about it

Food and the city: Three perspectives on indigenous foods

Social equity and sustainable food access in industrial legacy cities

At Daring Cities 2020, Chinese and German cities showed bold action on food waste

Okayama Award 2020 winner to focus on zero food waste

Transformative Action Program

Urban Transitions Alliance Equity Framework

Tackling climate change and COVID-19 at the local level in Africa

#AfricanCITYFOOD month report

Climate Ambition Summit 2020

The European Green Deal & Nature-based Solutions

LGMA Roadmap Towards COP26

Mainstreaming gender equality to build resilient cities

Racial justice is a critical component of climate justice

Building green and inclusive cities

Five industrial legacy cities focus on equity