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This year’s International Youth Day, themed “Local youth actions for the SDGs and beyond,” highlights the vital role of young people in building a more inclusive, sustainable world. It also recognizes the importance of local and regional governments to empower them through inclusive policies and participation.
To mark the occasion, this edition spotlights how ICLEI Members are working with youth to advance inclusive climate action. We’re also proud to launch Youth Voices, our new guest op-ed and blog series amplifying youth perspectives. In addition, we feature three ways youth are influencing local food systems and introduce a new toolkit to support local governments in co-creating Nature-based Solutions with young people.
Read on and celebrate with us!
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Recognizing youth as powerful drivers of change, local and regional governments are creating meaningful spaces for their voices, leadership, and ideas. Discover how ICLEI Members are actively involving young people in shaping inclusive and impactful climate action.
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More news from our network
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Under the ICLEI Oceania Secretariat, this new office will deepen ICLEI’s engagement with local communities, advance key programs, and create lasting change across the Pacific region.
At COP15, a record 31 cities from 16 countries were accredited under the Wetland City Accreditation scheme, highlighting the growing global recognition of cities’ vital role in protecting wetlands.
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TOOLKIT
New toolkit helps cities engage youth in Nature-based Solutions
This resource offers 12 adaptable tools, from youth councils to participatory mapping and citizen science, to support meaningful youth involvement in co-creating NbS. Featuring inspiring city cases, it was developed by ICLEI Europe through the Horizon Europe project NBS EduWORLD.
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CASE STUDIES
Under the Safe and Sound Cities program, Baguio’s Youth Innovation Hub and Naga’s Participatory Action Research approach are tapping into youth creativity and roles in urban planning.
VIDEO
AfriFOODlinks Youth Ambassadors from Africa and Europe share bold ideas, lived experiences, and challenges in reimagining resilient urban food systems.
STUDY
Conducted by ICLEI South Asia and Ipsos Research Pvt Ltd, this study analyzes the use of public spaces by young children, their caregivers, and pregnant women in 18 cities, finding high heat and harmful pollution exposure.
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WEBINAR
August
13
16:00 CEST
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Promoting reusable packaging solutions in Medellín, Colombia
As a pilot city of the Circular City Labs project, Medellín is advancing circularity through innovative solutions. This webinar highlights key results, focusing on strengthened public policies and private sector engagement.
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WEBINAR SERIES
August
20
10:00 & 16:00 CEST
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Monthly LGMA COP30 webinar
Led by Yunus Arikan, ICLEI Director of Global Advocacy, the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency will dive into advocacy efforts and next steps toward COP30.
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WEBINAR
August
21
13:00 CEST
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Transformative Actions Program: Ten years supporting sustainable project development
Ninety-five sustainable development projects and €1.6 billion in investment potential are among TAP’s key achievements over the past decade. Join us to celebrate and discover success stories and lessons learned.
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ONLINE EVENT
August
22
16:00 CEST
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Confronting climate-linked insecurity for resilient cities
This Daring Cities session unpacks how climate-driven impacts, such as water scarcity, land pressure, and displacement, are creating new footholds for criminal activity and what local governments can do to respond.
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ONLINE EVENT
August
23
12:00 CEST
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#WhatsUrbanAboutThis? Youth Day Special
Got a story of youth-led change in cities? Share it in 3 minutes at the upcoming online standup by YOUNGO Cities & NatureFy, spotlighting urban solutions under the theme “Nobody’s coming, so we did.”
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Project Management Officer, COP 30 Strategic Program: Amapá
ICLEI South America Secretariat | By 18 August
Communication Assistant, COP30 themes
ICLEI South America Secretariat | By 18 August
Officer, Human Resources
ICLEI European Secretariat | By 31 August
Officer, Office Management
ICLEI European Secretariat | By 31 August
Social Behaviour, Communication Change, and Capacity Building Expert
ICLEI South Asia Secretariat | Until suitable candidate is found
Policy Specialist
ICLEI South Asia Secretariat | Until suitable candidate is found
Knowledge Management Expert
ICLEI South Asia Secretariat | Until suitable candidate is found
State Program Manager
ICLEI South Asia Secretariat | Until suitable candidate is found
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