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 activitiesPiia Elo, Mayor of Turku, Finland, appointed as ICLEI Vice President
“It is an honor to take on this role, and I look forward to working closely with my fellow local and regional leaders to bring to life our collective vision.”
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Cities and traditional practices coming together in wetland management
As we celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February, explore how traditional knowledge can support sustainable urban wetland management.
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Eight signs 2026 isn’t business as usual for urban sustainability agendas
A mix of reforms, political shifts and global milestones will shape how urban sustainability agendas are governed and delivered. Here’s what local and regional governments should be on the lookout for this year.
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African enterprises bet on circularity to reshape food systems
Across Africa, food entrepreneurs are reshaping how food is produced, packaged, reused and valued.
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Being investment ready for climate resilience
How to get resilience from ideas to investment? Insights from the Climate Resilience for Communities Project in Izmir, Türkiye.
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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
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 MEMBER
Izmir, Türkyie
As Türkiye’s third-largest city, Izmir is stepping up to meet the climate crisis with bold action and strong partnerships. ICLEI Member since 2019, the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality is advancing sustainability through plans like its Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) and Green City Action Plan (GCAP). Facing growing risks from flooding, extreme heat, and rising sea levels, Izmir has been the first city in Türkiye to launch a community-focused resilience initiative under the Z Zurich Foundation’s Urban Climate Resilience Program, in partnership with ICLEI.
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FEATURED LEADER
Moira Were, Mayor of Onkaparinga, Australia
Moira Were is the Mayor of the City of Onkaparinga and a member of ICLEI’s Global Executive Committee (GexCom). She leads community-driven responses to coastal degradation, sea-level rise and intensifying storms across South Australia – protecting shores and livelihoods while strengthening local resilience. Her leadership focuses on community-led solutions and collaboration with local stakeholders to build adaptive capacity and share practical lessons for other local governments.
Watch this video from COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where Mayor Were shares how climate impacts are transforming South Australia’s shores and communities.
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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