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As World Water Week (24–28 August) unfolds in Stockholm, Sweden, we are bringing the message that cities must lead in creating water resilience. In this issue, explore how we’re advocating for and supporting local and regional governments in tackling urban water challenges. A newly launched compendium shows how even the most water-scarce and flood-prone cities are stepping up with bold action. And today, at 16:00 CEST, join our Daring Cities Virtual Forum session launching ICLEI’s new handbook on reuse packaging solutions for cities.
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Water is a “blue thread” connecting human rights, the SDGs, and the three Rio Conventions on climate, biodiversity, and land. Embedding water resilience into urban planning is not optional; it is essential for climate-smart, inclusive, and livable cities, and local and regional governments are already delivering. Explore how we are supporting them to step up to the challenge and scale their impact.
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More news from our network
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Malaysia’s capital became ASEAN’s first city to host a Town Hall COP. 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.
Hosted in Tarawa, the event adopted the Ikarekebai Declaration, urging major emitters to act, as Kiribati pledges action through its traditional maneaba system of collaboration.
Ninety-five sustainable development projects and €1.6 billion in investment potential are among TAP’s key achievements over the past decade.
How are cities preparing for climate-driven migration? Local leaders and experts share insights on challenges and solutions.
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COMPENDIUM
New compendium showcases how cities turn water risks into resilience
Launching today at World Water Week, ICLEI Africa’s new resource highlights 12 practical solutions from the Morocco Urban Circular Water Resilience Initiative, spanning policy, technical, and financial approaches with strong stakeholder engagement. It showcases how even the most water-scarce and flood-prone cities can build resilience to address urban water challenges amid escalating climate pressures.
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POLICY BRIEF
What to do with too much (dirty) water
A collaboration under NetworkNature EU, the Nature-based Solutions for Urban and Regional Water Resilience brief offers recommendations to integrate NbS into water planning, aligned with EU policy.
PHOTOS
The CitiesWithWater International Photography Competition announced its winners in three categories: Too little, too much, and too dirty, plus a special youth prize.
VIDEO
The RECREATE project shows how Alternative Water Resources can boost resilience in water-scarce regions across four European cities.
PLATFORM
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 climate action and transparency. Existing users can log in to MyPortal. New users can register to begin reporting.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Advisory Board on Zero Waste is selecting 20 Zero Waste Cities to spotlight exemplary initiatives. Submit by 19 September.
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ONLINE EVENT
August
27
16:00 CEST
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How can cities shift from single-use to reuse?
This Daring Cities session marks the official launch of ICLEI’s new City Practitioners Handbook: Reuse Starter Kit for Food and Beverages, a practical guide to initiate and scale reuse systems. It also features lessons from the Circular City Labs project.
Register >>
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ONLINE EVENTS
September
4
16:00 & 18:00 CEST
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Join the Daring Cities Virtual Forum
Don’t miss our two dynamic events: A workshop on how to make municipal climate subsidies more socially just, and a session exploring new tech tools for local climate action.
Register >>
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WEBINAR SERIES
September
16
13:00 CEST
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CitiesWithWater: Too dirty
This third webinar unpacks the sources, impacts, and solutions to water pollution in cities and what they can do to act.
Register >>
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IN-PERSON EVENT
September
21-28
New York City, US
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Climate Week NYC
Hosted by Climate Group, the event brings together worldwide leaders from politics, business, tech, academia, and civil society to take bold climate action.
More >>
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Consultant, Capacity Building of States on Sustainable Public Procurement
ICLEI South America Secretariat | By 31 August
Senior Program Officer, Equity
ICLEI USA | By 12 September
Internship Programme for Women Planners, Engineers, and Climate Practitioners
ICLEI South Asia Secretariat | By 15 September
Geographic Information System (GIS) Expert, Bangkok, Thailand
ICLEI South Asia Secretariat | Until suitable candidate is found
Junior Transport Planner, Bangkok, Thailand
ICLEI South Asia Secretariat | Until suitable candidate is found
Transport Planner, Bangkok, Thailand
ICLEI South Asia Secretariat | Until suitable candidate is found
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