The ICLEI World Congress 2024, held in São Paulo, Brazil, brought together over 1,500 attendees, including more than 100 mayors, in a demonstration of unity, collaboration, and commitment to sustainable urban development. ICLEI has released the official report from the event, which captures the key outcomes, discussions, and initiatives that emerged from this pivotal moment.
As Gino Van Begin, ICLEI Secretary General, expressed: “The ICLEI World Congress is a chance to show the power of our network. As a result of the Congress, ICLEI is set to initiate more than 300 programs, projects, and initiatives over the next three years, with a total investment of $100 million to bolster its Members’ sustainability efforts.”
The interactive report features:
- 20+ Congress outcomes
- 70+ case studies from participating local and regional governments
- Eight site visit stories from our day of mobile workshops in São Paulo
- Full recordings of the six plenaries
- Recordings of nine of the 35 thematic sessions
- Highlights from the 2024 Global Research & Innovation Symposium
Ricardo Nunes, Mayor of São Paulo, reflected on the significance of hosting this global gathering, stating: “The city of São Paulo is very proud to have hosted this ICLEI Congress and to recognize the fundamental work that ICLEI develops with all the cities around the world. This Congress certainly contributed greatly for us to advance on the themes, mainly environment, sustainability, climate change, and social issues.”
As we look ahead to the next ICLEI World Congress in 2027, the momentum built in São Paulo will continue to fuel the transformation of cities and regions around the world.
Read the interactive report today and join us on the journey toward a sustainable future.
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