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Go to ICLEI website Opinions, ideas and knowledge you can apply to local and regional sustainable development. Explore this blog to learn from local leaders, municipal staff and experts from around the world. 8 May 2024 Latin America leading: From ICLEI World Congress 2024 to COP30 BY Matteo Bizzotto IN Cities advancing global goals , Events corner , World Congress Amidst the urgency of global climate action, São Paulo, Brazil, emerges as a shining example of dedication and progress towards sustainability. In June 2024, the city will host the ICLEI World Congress, a pivotal event that brings together leaders and stakeholders to advance environmental goals and foster international cooperation. This Congress is not just a Continue Reading → Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) advocacy World Congress 2024 30 Apr 2024 Fort Collins’ sustainability journey: A testament to holistic nature conservation BY Anne Marie Cleary Rauker IN Cities advancing global goals , Series Fort Collins, Colorado, stands as a beacon of exemplary sustainability efforts, particularly evident in its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 15 – Life on Land (SDG 15). The City’s journey unfolds through a series of initiatives and projects aimed at addressing biodiversity loss, land degradation, and ecosystem preservation, while also fostering community engagement and advancing Continue Reading → Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) cities local action nature Sustainability 26 Apr 2024 City food procurement is an investment in our planet BY ICLEI Network IN Cities advancing global goals This piece was written by Kate MacKenzie, Executive Director at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy, and Tia Schwab, Policy Advisor at the New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy in collaboration with Betina Bergmann Madsen, Chief Procurement Officer at the Municipality of Copenhagen, and Sofie Folsach Rasmussen, Communications Advisor at Continue Reading → Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) food procurement 22 Apr 2024 (Circular) cities at the forefront: Insights from UrbanShift’s Latin America Forum BY Matteo Bizzotto IN Cities advancing global goals , Events corner As the world continues to shape the framework of the much-anticipated Global Plastic Treaty”, the urgency to address the plastic pollution crisis has never been more pronounced. Spearheaded by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on Plastic Pollution, this international legally binding instrument has been in the making since 2022, aiming to complete its work by Continue Reading → Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) circular development circular economy latin america urbanshift waste 17 Apr 2024 Latin American cities rally in unprecedented line-up of events as UN cancels regional climate week BY Matteo Bizzotto IN Cities advancing global goals , Events corner In its Quarterly Report 2024, the UNFCCC confirmed that this year’s Regional Climate Weeks, including the Latin America and Caribbean Climate Week, have been canceled until further notice due to lack of funding.” These regional climate weeks are seen as crucial for promoting multilateral partnerships and coordination, fostering innovative approaches, and uniting efforts to tackle Continue Reading → Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) advocacy events latin america urbanshift 15 Apr 2024 Sowing the seeds for urban agriculture BY Barbara Riedemann IN World Congress Covering a third of São Paulo, rural areas are seamlessly connected to the city through the Sampa+Rural Program, a groundbreaking platform where citizens and visitors can discover local farmers, indulge in farm-fresh produce, and access ecotourism options. Explore how this bustling megalopolis is creating a sustainability hub that fosters rural development while promoting healthy living Continue Reading → Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) food World Congress 2024 15 Apr 2024 Urban practitioners invited to help scope critical IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities BY Pourya Salehi IN Urban Research, Innovation, and Development Team Authored by Pourya Salehi, Ariel Dekovic, Yunus Arikan, and Maryke van Staden from ICLEI World Secretariat At the 43rd session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in Nairobi in 2016, the panel decided to include a Special Report on Climate Change and Cities (SRCC) in the IPCC Seventh Assessment Cycle. This achievement marked Continue Reading → Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) innovation urban research 9 Apr 2024 Equity served: How local governments can ensure a just transition for sustainable food systems BY ICLEI Network IN Exploring issues that matter Access, participation, and opportunity are three key ingredients local governments should consider when promoting local agriculture, reducing food miles, or supporting community markets. Explore how to implement them and real city examples to follow suit. *By María Alonso Martínez and ICLEI’s CityFood Team In recent years, the conversation around sustainable food systems has focused Continue Reading → Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) urban food system 22 Mar 2024 Cities and regions at UN’s Environment Assembly: Safeguarding environmental integrity of global sustainability through multilevel action BY Magash Naidoo IN Exploring issues that matter At the recent sixth United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, resolutions shaped the strategic direction of global environmental policy through multilateral actions. How do cities and regions engage in this global process? ICLEI, as co-focal point of the Local Authorities Major Group (LAMG), ensures representation of subnational governments in UNEA’s negotiation rooms. * This Continue Reading → Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) advocacy LGMA plastic UNEA 21 Mar 2024 World Water Day calls for building peaceful, inclusive futures BY Global Communications Team IN Exploring issues that matter Gender-inclusive, multilevel, and cross-boundary water governance approaches are ever more crucial for achieving peace and safety. Such approaches can improve access to safe sanitation and water, prepare for future shocks and threats, and tackle present-day social inequities, especially impacting women. *This blog was written by Paul Currie, Director of Urban Systems Unit, and Luka Dreyer, Continue Reading → Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to...