OUR IMPACT
How ICLEI is working across the globe
Every year, ICLEI’s works on hundreds of activities with thousands of cities, towns and regions around the globe
Search our activitiesOur activities and action plan
Every three years, ICLEI commits to a Strategic Vision. Our action plan of hundreds of activities around the world gives a roadmap for how we will fulfill this vision.
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WHAT WE DO
ICLEI's network of impact
ICLEI is engaged in hundreds of activities in more than 2,500 cities, towns and regions worldwide. Our activities, guided by five interconnected pathways, are designed to facilitate integrated sustainable urban development.
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ICLEI in numbers
Our Impact
465+
global activities
2500+
local & regional governments involved
1200+
local & regional governments reporting climate actions
560+
jurisdictions committed to climate action by 2030
Zero emissions pathway
ICLEI drives change along five interconnected pathways that cut across sectors and jurisdictional boundaries. This design enables local and regional governments to develop solutions in a holistic and integrated way, creating change across entire urban systems.
The zero emission development pathway curbs climate change, creates new economic opportunities and improves the health of people and natural systems. Zero emission development reduces pollutants and emissions, aims to achieve climate neutrality, and promotes renewable energy by divesting from fossil fuels and using nature-based solutions. Successful low emission development promotes sustainable passenger and freight mobility, giving priority to walking, cycling, public transit and shared mobility as part of people-centered solutions
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Cities Forward
The Cities Forward program, a collaborative partnership of the U.S. Department of State, ICLEI-Local...
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Google Environmental Insights Explorer (EIE)
The aim of the collaboration between ICLEI Europe and Google is to bring the EIE tool to cities and ...
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ICLEI Action Fund 2.0
The ICLEI Action Fund 2.0 is the second edition of a granting scheme conducted by ICLEI Europe with ...
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carbonn Climate Registry / CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System
Local and regional governments can’t manage what they don’t measure. The climate reporting proce...
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100% Renewable Cities and Regions Roadmap Project
In many countries renewable energy (RE) potential remains largely untapped, with a need to scale up ...
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RENEW-SEA: Mobilizing and Empowering Subnational Governments in Southeast Asia for Sustainable Energy Transition
Given the history of largely centralized energy systems, local and regional governments often do not...
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Just and equitable transition
ICLEI's work on just transition
The world urgently needs a comprehensive, equitable transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy to achieve climate and sustainability goals. At the core of ICLEI’s vision for a just transition is the leadership of cities, towns, and regions, which are pivotal for fostering inclusive policies, community empowerment, and sustainable development practices. From phasing out fossil fuels to commiting to 100% renewable energy, this just transition encompasses affordable, clean energy access, climate-neutral infrastructure, sustainable mobility, and circular economy practices that benefit both people and the planet.
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Just Transition Platform
1. The activity is needed to support EU Member States and regions in unlocking the support available...
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Malmö Commitment on Inclusive and Equitable Communities
The Malmö Commitment on Inclusive and Equitable Communities was launched during the ICLEI World Con...
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European Alliance for a Just Transition
The European Alliance for a Just Transition's calls includes "re-shaping our economies, crea...
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RENEW-SEA: Mobilizing and Empowering Subnational Governments in Southeast Asia for Sustainable Energy Transition
Given the history of largely centralized energy systems, local and regional governments often do not...
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UrbanCommunity for Sustainable Just Cities
The UrbanCommunity project builds off of the legacy of the highly successful (ICLEI-coordinated) Urb...
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PROSEU – PROSumers for the Energy Union: mainstreaming active participation of citizens in energy transition
Local energy initiatives have sprouted across the EU in recent years, bringing together more traditi...
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CDKN Accelerating Inclusive Action
Locally led adaptation is essential to respond effectively to climate change. While there is a lot o...
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100% Renewable Cities and Regions Roadmap Project
In many countries renewable energy (RE) potential remains largely untapped, with a need to scale up ...
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Accelerating transitions to zero carbon sustainable urban mobility systems
Cities are facing unprecedented challenges, in Europe and globally. Building capacity and technical ...
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Featured city
Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei
Situated in the island of Taiwan, Kaohsiung City has been an ICLEI Member since 2006 and is home to the ICLEI Kaohsiung Capacity Center. Industrial hub home to 2.77 million residents, the city has faced significant challenges due to high industrial greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 82% of its emissions. In response, Kaohsiung has adopted a comprehensive climate strategy, including short-term and long-term mitigation goals to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2020 and 80% by 2050, based on its 2005 GHG baseline. These efforts are supported by adaptation mapping and assessments to address vulnerabilities related to ecological, cultural, and resource challenges.
Through initiatives such as the EcoMobility World Festival, Kaohsiung and ICLEI have worked collaboratively to promote sustainable urban mobility and resilience as part of their commitment to a sustainable urban future.
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2023 Kaohsiung Smart City Expo: Sustainable City Summit and ICLEI Member Assembly
Industrial cities have made significant contributions to the economies of many countries, but the lo...
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EcoMobility Alliance
Our cities are experiencing unprecedented changes in transportation that are driven by social, econo...
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Workshops Towards a Sustainable and Resilient Kaohsiung
Since municipal governance in Chinese Taipei requires the harmonious collaboration and consensus bet...
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Global Protocol for Community Scale GHG Emissions inventories
The further enhancement and development of the GPC responds to the needs of local governments in str...
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carbonn Climate Registry / CDP-ICLEI Unified Reporting System
Local and regional governments can’t manage what they don’t measure. The climate reporting proce...
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Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
GCoM recognizes that local governments are key to effective climate action. We work to organize and ...
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Our five pathways
How we are working across the five pathways
With more than 2500 cities, towns and regions from around the world engaged in our work, ICLEI is the largest network of local and regional governments committed to sustainability