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Cities generate over 70% of global emissions and hold the key to scalable, cost-effective solutions, yet only 27% of current NDCs include strong urban content. And with just 28 out of 193 Paris Agreement signatories having submitted their updated national climate commitments so far, are national governments truly stepping up? What can cities do to push for the change we need?
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More news from our network
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The ICLEI carbonn Academy Series, and its flagship Green Finance Training Program, equips participants with strategies to unlock finance for local action.
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Town Hall COPs in South Africa: Uniting all levels of government for climate action
South Africa has become the first nation to formally endorse the Town Hall COP Initiative as a platform for creating inclusive national climate plans. To bring this commitment to life, ICLEI and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) have partnered to host a series of Town Hall COPs across the country.
In this video, Dorah Marema, Head of the Municipal Sustainability Portfolio at SALGA, shares insights on the country’s endorsement of the Initiative.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
This initiative aims to recognize and support pioneering cities advancing ambitious and inclusive zero waste approaches around the world.
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ONLINE EVENT
July
30
17:00 CEST
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How cities are planning for climate-driven migration
In 2022, climate-related impacts displaced a record 32.6 million people worldwide. As climate-driven migration accelerates, cities are integrating “climate mobility planning” into their development strategies. Join this Daring Cities session to explore how they’re preparing to support displaced communities.
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ONLINE EVENT
August
7
09:00 CEST
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How inclusive local disaster responses can inform national adaptation
This Daring Cities session spotlights local innovations from the Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal, and Bangladesh, where communities are not only surviving crises but also advancing inclusive resilience building.
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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 hear from ICLEI leaders, technical experts, and city representatives as they share success stories and lessons learned.
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IN-PERSON EVENT
September
16
Brussels, Belgium
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Network Nature Annual Event 2025 | Choose Nature
Organized by Network Nature in collaboration with Brussels Environment, this edition will explore different means to align biodiversity and economy in times of urgency, building on the concept of nature-based solutions.
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In June and July, we were honored to welcome the following new local and regional governments as Members:
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🔹 Slavutych Town Council, Ukraine
🔹 City of Probolinggo, Indonesia
🔹 Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
🔹 Sunnyvale, California, USA
🔹 Governors Island, New York, USA
🔹 Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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