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Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 7
53113 Bonn
Germany

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development.

ICLEI Regional Secretariats and country offices

Urban sectors front and center in the third Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change at COP29

The third Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate Change underlined the vital role cities must play in addressing the climate crisis and accelerating sustainable urban development

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The bad, the ugly and the (maybe) good: Can cities and other subnationals create a new path of opportunity from a challenging first week at COP29?

Analysis of the highs, lows, and everything in between from the first week in Baku

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COP29: Building on our strengths, cities and regions are pressing for stronger, multilevel climate goals

COP29 arrives at a challenging time, with political instability, ongoing wars on multiple fonts, recent elections in major democracies, and concerning UN reports on slow climate progress

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Multilevel Action & Urbanization Pavilion High-level Opening: The home for where local action goes global

The Multilevel Action & Urbanization Pavilion launched at COP29 in Baku , emphasising the importance of cross-level governance collaboration to address climate emergency demands

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A new menu? Bringing stakeholders to the table for urban agrifood systems transformation

The first-of-its-kind event, Urban Agrifood Systems Global Workshop focused on fostering global collaboration to co-create a five-year roadmap for transforming urban agrifood systems

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From the Biodiversity COP to the Climate COP: Local and subnational governments recognized as key actors

COP16 reinforced the key role that local and subnational governments play in enhancing the implementation of the GBF

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"Why should my Mayor attend global sustainability events ? "

A chat on the value for in-person meetings and benefits for the communities back home

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Daring to lead: Six cities driving climate action

Real-life cases from Daring Cities 2024 that offer inspiration for other local and regional governments to dare to take bold, transformative steps forward

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Aerial view of a densely built urban area with a mix of modern and historical buildings surrounded by greenery and roads. This image represents the kind of cities ICLEI supports through sustainable urban development initiatives across the globe.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 125+ countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for zero emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development. Our Members and team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability.

2500+

Cities towns & regions

25+

% Global urban population

125+

Countries worldwide

20+

% Global population

WHO WE ARE

Our Network in Numbers

Local and regional governments across the ICLEI network represent a diversity of cities, towns and regions. Collectively, they form a dynamic force advancing sustainable urban development worldwide.

Our network
OUR MISSION

The Power of Our Network in a Changing World

The ICLEI São Paulo Strategic Vision 2024 – 2030 outlines our new vision for how the ICLEI network will advance sustainable urban development worldwide.

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ICLEI Members' exclusive benefits

Looking for a shortcut to success? As an ICLEI Member, you get exclusive access to a space where you can learn from others’ experiences, challenges, and best practices. Imagine getting tailored updates on global events like COPs, and hearing first-hand accounts from peers who were there.

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OUR IMPACT

How ICLEI is Working Across the Globe

Every year, ICLEI works on hundreds of activities with thousands of cities, towns and regions around the globe.

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ICLEI World Secretariat
Europe
European Secretariat
Leopoldring 3
79098 Freiburg, Germany
iclei-europe.org
Brussels Office
Av. de Tervuren 35
1040 Bruxelles
Belgium
Berlin Office
St. Oberholz ROS Team Room 4.02
Rosenthaler Str. 72a
10119 Berlin
Germany
Africa
Physical address:
Unit 1, 2nd Floor,
South Tower
Sable Park, 14 Bridge
Boulevard
Century City
Cape Town
South Africa
Tyger Valley, South Africa
africa.iclei.org
ICLEI Africa Foundation
Ebène Junction, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
North America
USA Office
536 Wynkoop St.
Suite 901
Denver, Colorado
USA 80202
www.icleiusa.org
Canada Office
401 Richmond St. W
Studio 204
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 3A8, Canada
www.icleicanada.org
British Columbia Office
Victoria City Hall
1 Centennial Square
Victoria,
BC V8W 1P6
www.icleicanada.org
Québec Office
Montréal City Hall
275 Notre-Dame St E
Montreal,
QC H2Y 1C6
www.icleicanada.org
Central America & the Caribbean
Mexico, Central American and Caribbean Secretariat
Eje Central Lazaro Cardenas 13
Building Miguel Abed, Floor 5 Of. 506 and 507,
Col. Centro, CP 06050 Del.
Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City, Mexico
www.iclei.org.mx
South America
South American Secretariat
Rua Marquês de Itu 70, 14° andar.
São Paulo, SP, Brasil
CEP 01223-000
americadosul.iclei.org
Colombia Office
Carrera 53 N° 40A - 31,
Medellín, Antioquia – Colombia
americadosul.iclei.org
Argentina Office
Boulevard Gálvez, 1150 Planta Alta.
Rosário, Santa Fé, Argentina
South Asia
South Asia Secretariat
c, 3, Green Park Extension Road, Block B, Green Park Extension, Green Park, New Delhi, Delhi, India
southasia.iclei.org
Southern Center
Door No. 6-3-596/47/2
Sri Venkata Ramana Colony
Hyderabad 500 004
Andhra Pradesh
East Asia
East Asia Secretariat
14/F, Seoul Global Center Building, 38 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (110-110)
eastasia.iclei.org
Japan Office
1-14-2 Nishi-Shimbashi,
Minato-ku
Tokyo, Japan 105-0003
japan.iclei.org
Kaohsiung Capacity Center
Xiaogang District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
icleikcc.org
Korea Office
217-59 Kintex-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10390, Republic of Korea
www.icleikorea.org
Beijing Office
B1010 Xiaoyun Center, No. 15
Beijing 100125,
China
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia Secretariat
c/o The Manila Observatory Ateneo de Manila University Campus Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1101 Manila, Philippines
icleiseas.org
ICLEI Indonesia Project Office
Jl. Karbela Sel. No.46, RT.2/RW.4, Kuningan, Karet, South Jakarta City, Jakarta 12940, Indonesia
Oceania
Oceania Secretariat
l8/225 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
www.icleioceania.org