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 activitiesDaring 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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Walkability and cyclability assessment methodology launched
This new resource serves as a diagnostic tool to assess walkability and cyclability at three levels: city, neighborhood, and specific site, offering a comprehensive assessment methodology for urban areas in the Global South
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Measuring active mobility: How to fill the gaps in data and quality assessments?
Explore how transport data can provide insights into walkability and cyclability, as well as the importance of creating environments that support active mobility
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Cities in motion: Sustainable urban transport solutions around the globe
The ICLEI World Congress 2024 showcased exemplary cases of cities revolutionizing urban mobility for a sustainable future
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ICLEI World Congress 2024 in São Paulo demonstrates the collective power of cities and regions to address sustainability
Over 1,500 urban leaders from 96 countries addressed critical issues on climate action and urban resilience, setting the stage for city and region significance at COP30 in Belém, Brazil in 2025
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The ICLEI São Paulo Strategic Vision 2024 - 2030 released
"The power of our network in a changing world," ICLEI's strategic vision for the next three years, sets a way towards the transformation to sustainable development
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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
FEATURED CITY
Niterói, Brazil
ICLEI Member since 2017, Niterói has been proactive in advancing sustainability initiatives, with Mayor Axel Grael co-chairing ICLEI’s Climate Action Support Portfolio. The city has implemented several sustainability programs, such as “Niterói on Bicycle” to promote cycling as a sustainable mode of transportation, and “Carbon Neutralization Program” to offset carbon emissions through various environmental projects. Additionally, Niterói has developed a Smart, Human, and Sustainable City Plan to guide its digital transformation in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Participating actively in forums like the UN Conference of the Parties (COPs) and Daring Cities, Niterói is proving its commitment to creating a more sustainable and resilient urban environment.
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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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