COVID-19 Resources

Nature, biodiversity and local governments response to the COVID-19 pandemic

In the time of COVID-19, cities are on the frontlines of response efforts. While the pandemic has shone a spotlight on our healthcare systems and our socio-economic disparities, it has also brought our relationship with nature to the fore.

• Webinar: Nature, Food, Nutrition, and Health in the time of COVID-19: A perspective for local and subnational governments
• Joint statement with World Urban Parks on how to further collaborate both during and after this global crisis on the importance of urban parks for people in our rapidly changing world
• Blog: Parks, Health, and CitiesWithNature: Reflections during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic
  

Climate action and the response to and recovery from COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is gripping the world, but the urgency of the climate crisis demands that we not put climate action on hold. Given the scale of recovery demanded by the pandemic, climate action must be a part of the recovery strategy for all levels of government.

• Virtual event (Portuguese): The relationship between the COVID-19 and the climate and nature crises
  
• Blog: Local Governments in Oceania confront the dual challenges of COVID and climate
  
• Virtual event: Engaging with the UNFCCC Climate Champions on the road to COP26
  
• Blog: How COVID-19 is affecting the work of local government sustainability officers
  

How city transport systems are responding during the pandemic

Even as the COVID-19 puts life on hold in many places, cities around the world continue transporting necessities for communities, as well as people working in essential businesses.

• Europe: ICLEI Europe signs joint letter calling for COVID-19 recovery to support sustainable mobility
  
• South Korea: Dealing with decreased ridership and seeking innovative solutions
  
• Southeast Asia: Moving front line workers and critical supplies
  India and Bangladesh: Getting groceries to families under lockdown in eco-friendly vehicles
  
• South America: Essential transport services in need of a recovery plan