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.
Search our activitiesHeat is rising. Here’s how cities are rising to respond.
Cities are taking action as extreme heat becomes the norm. Today, on Heat Action Day, we spotlight how local and regional governments are rising to the challenge through people-centered solutions to #BeatTheHeat
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When bold cities collaborate: Kicking off the Kaohsiung–ICLEI Community of Practice
The Kaohsiung–ICLEI Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Community of Practice delivered its first in-person capacity-building workshop series
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Urban resilience begins here: How women in Izmir are growing more than food
Women from the Imariye and Pazaryeri neighborhoods in İzmir, Türkiye, are cultivating a community garden that is not only public but participatory
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ICLEI launches global “Town Hall COP” Initiative on Earth Day to bridge local action with national climate plans and global goals
This new global effort centers local communities in the climate conversation
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10 reasons to promote urban biodiversity
Urban growth is shrinking natural habitats, but cities also hold the key to reversing biodiversity loss. Here are 10 reasons why they should act now
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ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability (known as ICLEI) 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
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% Global urban population
125+
Countries worldwide
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% 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
FEATURED CITY
Federal City of Bonn, Germany
Located along the Rhine River, Bonn is a global center for sustainability and international cooperation, hosting 17 UN agencies and over 170 climate and nature-focused institutions, including the ICLEI World Secretariat. An ICLEI Member since 2000, the city is led by Lord Mayor Katja Dörner, also Chair of ICLEI’s Climate Action and Governance Portfolio. Bonn is recognized as a Global Resilience Hub under the MCR2030 initiative and is known for forward-looking initiatives like Bonn’s path to biodiversity and the participatory Bonn4Future process. With a goal of climate neutrality by 2035 and a strong focus on citizen engagement, Bonn shows how local leadership can shape global climate and resilience solutions.
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FEATURED LEADER
Marjorie Kauffmann, Secretary of Environment and Infrastructure, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil | ICLEI Vice President
As ICLEI Vice President, Marjorie Kauffmann is a strong advocate for inclusive, locally driven climate action and stronger roles for subnational governments in global decision-making. A forestry engineer and experienced public official, she currently serves as State Secretary for Environment and Infrastructure in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Through her role, she advocates for ICLEI as the platform for connecting local leaders and civil society to foster collective climate solutions rooted in community participation.
In response to recent climate disasters, her State launched the Climate Roadmap at COP29, an ambitious initiative integrating climate data from all 497 municipalities to support adaptation, resilience, and multilevel cooperation.
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.
Don’t reinvent the wheel. Join ICLEI and accelerate your progress today!
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