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Foregrounding a human rights based approach
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Condolences and support for Türkiye and Syria
ICLEI invites its Members and partners to pursue appropriate options to support the people of Türkiye and Syria.
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ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
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.
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
Sapporo, Japan
Sapporo is a large city with over 1.9 million people, known for its abundant nature and being Hokkaido’s political, economic, and cultural centre. The city is working towards becoming a sustainable city, where citizens, companies, and governments work together to promote cross-sectoral initiatives that support a decarbonized society. Sapporo is also the first Japanese city certified as Platinum, the highest rank of LEED for Cities and Communities. It promotes urban development that supports attractive lifestyles unique to the city. Under the 2023 Japanese G7 Presidency, G7 Environment Ministers met in Sapporo in April 2023.
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OUR MISSION
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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