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 activitiesWhat NDCs 3.0 are (and aren’t) saying about multilevel, inclusive climate action
What can cities do to push for the change we need?
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Can local climate dialogues really shape national climate action?
Discover how the Town Hall COP Initiative is trying to prove they can.
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Chengdu hosts regional UrbanShift Academy to help cities shape climate goals
In Chengdu, China selected city officials and urban practitioners gathered to reinforce their local climate policies.
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Rwandan local governments share views to align national climate ambitions with local realities
This article showcases how Rwanda is taking significant steps towards more inclusive and effective climate action.
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Longstanding national-local cooperation drives Japan’s climate action and its cities' global impact
Japanese municipalities receive support from the national government in the form of policy guidance manuals.
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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
Lisbon, Portugal
An ICLEI Member since 2015, Lisbon is a recognized leader in urban sustainability, with notable progress in mobility, circular economy, and biodiversity. Named European Green Capital in 2020, the city continues to advance inclusive, forward-thinking climate action.
Lisbon is also setting an example in youth engagement, working with partners like ICLEI and YOUNGO to ensure young people are not just heard, but actively involved in shaping and monitoring local climate policies.
FEATURED LEADER
Jane Lomax-Smith, Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Australia
As Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Jane Lomax-Smith is driving bold climate action with a strong focus on public trust and social license. She champions transparent decision-making and believes communities must understand both the urgency and the purpose behind major sustainability efforts.
At the Daring Cities 2025 Bonn Dialogues, she highlighted the advantage of alignment across all three levels of government in Australia, which is helping Adelaide accelerate progress on climate targets, circular economy, and climate justice, ensuring smarter, fairer use of resources for all.
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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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