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 activitiesICLEI partners with We Don’t Have Time and Alfa Laval for New Learning Lab Series on cities leading the energy transition
Discover how global cities are advancing the energy transition with proven solutions, and leaders driving low-carbon urban innovation.
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Five reasons why oceans are important to cities
Discover how local action is key to safeguarding our seas and coastal communities.
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South Africa becomes the first country to endorse the Town Hall COP Initiative
To support the endorsement, ICLEI and the South African Local Government Association will offer a series of Town Hall COPs in communities across the country.
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From fragmentation to structure, CHAMP helps scaling climate action across all levels
National government CHAMP endorsers and their strategic partners convened at the 2nd CHAMP UNFCCC Focal Point Dialogue.
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ICLEI launches a new newsletter dedicated to equitable development
We are excited to share with you the first edition of ICLEI’s brand new newsletter specifically dedicated to equitable development in cities and regions.
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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.
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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
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt
Sharm El-Sheikh has been an ICLEI Member since 2025, the first city in Egypt to join. A regional leader in sustainability and host of COP27 in 2022, the city has advanced its Green Sharm initiative with support from Egypt’s Ministry of Environment, UNDP Egypt, and the Global Environment Facility. It has invested over USD 16.7 million in renewable energy, added 145 kilometers of cycling lanes, launched electric buses, and introduced an integrated waste management system. The city also banned single-use plastic bags in 50 hotels and launched Egypt’s first plastic awareness campaign. The Green Sharm platform highlights these achievements and promotes green tourism. With over 39 green infrastructure projects and USD 19.7 million mobilized, Sharm El-Sheikh is accelerating local climate action.
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FEATURED LEADER
Nancy Metayer Bowen, Vice Mayor, City of Coral Springs, United States
Firstly elected in 2020, Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen of Coral Springs is an environmental scientist and former member of the Broward County Soil and Water Conservation District. She has led statewide environmental justice efforts and disaster response initiatives, and she presented her city’s efforts at the ICLEI World Congress 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil, followed by her engagement in Bonn, Germany at the SB62 UN Climate Talks and the Daring Cities 2025 Bonn Dialogues. There, she also highlighted Coral Springs’ Race to Zero commitment and use of ClearPath for emissions tracking. Metayer Bowen serves on the ICLEI USA Board of Directors and is an active voice for local climate leadership.
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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