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 activitiesZero food waste: Here’s how four cities are getting there
As we marked Zero Waste Day on 30 March, focused on food waste, Milan, Seoul, São Paulo, and Melbourne are turning this challenge into real climate solutions.
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How protecting migratory species built bridges between governments during COP15 in Brazil
At the Convention on Migratory Species Conference, ICLEI South America convened local and subnational governments to advance regional cooperation to protect these species and their habitats.
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The just transition is starting locally: Turning fossil fuel phase-out into fair local change
How local and regional governments can make the shift away from fossil fuels more fair and workable.
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Making your city investable: A practical guide to green finance
Stronger governance, clear project pipelines, and institutional capacity are key to unlock green finance at scale.
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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 MEMBER
Yeosu City, Republic of Korea
An ICLEI Member since 2010, Yeosu City has pursued climate leadership since declaring its vision to become an International Pilot City for Climate Protection in 2008. Since then, it has hosted annual Climate Protection Weeks and established a collaborative governance body bringing together local government, industry, and academia to advance climate policymaking.
The city has developed a 2025–2034 Carbon Neutrality Basic Plan, targeting a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2018 levels by 2030, and has been selected as the host city for the 2026 UNFCCC Climate Week, to be held on 21-25 April, a major international gathering ahead of the UNFCCC COP.
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FEATURED LEADER
Mohamed Sefiani, Mayor of Chefchaouen, Morocco - ICLEI Vice President
Mayor of Chefchaouen since 2009, Mohamed Sefiani is an engineer from the National School of Mines of Rabat and a strong advocate for sustainable urban transformation. Under his leadership, Chefchaouen, an ICLEI Member since 2019, has advanced renewable energy, e-mobility, waste management, biodiversity, and ecotourism, while actively sharing its experience through global city networks.
Elected ICLEI Vice President in 2024, he also serves as the Global Executive Committee Regional Seat for Africa and holder to the Innovative Finance Portfolio.
Given Mayor Sefiani’s leadership in various international networks, Chefchaouen is often consulted on urban sustainability and climate action. The city plays an active role in strengthening cooperation among cities in Morocco, Africa, and beyond, grounded in Mayor Sefiani’s commitment to collaboration and collective action.
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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