

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of 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 low 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.
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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 networkIzmir, Türkiye
The third largest city in Türkiye with 4.4 million inhabitants, Izmir is an ICLEI Member since 2019. The city is wholeheartedly committed to forging a more sustainable, resilient, and livable urban environment. Anchored by strategic initiatives like the recently launched Climate Resilience for Communities Project, the municipality is actively engaged in curbing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating various hazards.
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Building a sustainable urban world
The ICLEI Malmö Commitment and Strategic Vision 2021-2027 outlines our new vision for how the ICLEI network will advance sustainable urban development worldwide.
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