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News from the ICLEI network
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Over the past five years, ICLEI Africa, the Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa (CoM SSA) Secretariat host, has provided technical support to over 100 cities, and catalyzed 69 city-level projects, unlocking a potential €629.5 million in investment.
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ICLEI Members in Japan took part in the City Governance Stakeholders’ Workshop held in March in Yokohama, discussing insights from a prior survey on urban governance. ICLEI Japan will contribute these findings to the upcoming IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities.
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Opportunities and resources
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New handbook shows how urban food markets can transform cities
Featuring 16 real-world case studies spanning cities across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, “The CityFood Market Handbook for Healthy and Resilient Cities” equips local governments with actionable strategies to reimagine markets as inclusive, sustainable, and community-centered spaces. It introduces the CityFood Market Action Framework, providing a structured approach to transforming food markets. Read the full launch press release»
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REPORT
ICLEI USA’s 2024 Annual Report showcases how local leaders are driving impact by advancing clean energy, securing green funding, and shaping climate action at all levels. ICLEI USA is focused on turning plans into action, helping communities across the U.S. tackle climate challenges and create meaningful change.
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CALL FOR APPLICATION
Public authorities can apply in three categories: Sustainable Procurement, Innovation Procurement, and Global Initiative. Led by ICLEI Europe, this edition features ICLEI President Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh, Mayor of Malmö, Sweden, on the jury alongside other procurement experts and policymakers. Apply by 30 April.
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CALL FOR PROJECTS
If you are a local or regional government with innovative sustainable infrastructure projects or ideas, apply for tailored support through the Transformative Actions Program’s (TAP) network. The call opens on 21 May. Learn more about TAP here.
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CALL FOR APPLICATION
Okayama City, Japan – with support from ICLEI Japan – invites you to apply for the ESD Okayama Award, which recognizes outstanding global initiatives in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Apply by 31 May and join us in advancing sustainability efforts worldwide.
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HYBRID EVENT
Tackling single-use packaging in cities
Join the World Circular Economy Forum 2025’s accelerator session to explore how cities and businesses are shifting from single-use to reuse, cutting waste, and boosting local economies, with insights from the Circular City Labs project and real-world circular solutions. Join us in person or online on 5 May at 11:00 GMT-3 at the Theatro Municipal in São Paulo, Brazil.
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IN-PERSON EVENT
Join us for the Daring Cities 2025 Bonn Dialogues
From 16-18 June, the Bonn Dialogues will take place alongside the SB62 Climate Talks in Bonn, Germany, with a focus on multilevel climate action. Join us in-person on 18 June, from 09:30–16:30 CEST, for our Multilevel Action Plenary followed by roundtable discussions. Register here. This session will also be live-streamed. |
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LGMA roadmap to COP30
WEBINAR SERIES | 30 April, 10:00 and 16:00 CEST
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