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
multilevel action for stronger national climate plans
The road to COP30
Looking ahead to COP30 and the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0), what cities and regions do in advance of this global climate summit may matter more than the conference itself. On the road to Belém, local and regional governments have a unique opportunity to engage with their national governments, shift the trajectory of the climate emergency, and push for inclusive, multilevel climate action.
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Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency
Despite being on the frontlines of climate impacts and responsible for a significant share of emissi...
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Town Hall COP Initiative
Every year, national governments from all over the world gather to discuss their climate goals and a...
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Daring Cities 2025
The climate leadership gap following COP29 has made local and regional governments more essential th...
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CHAMP: Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnership for Climate Action
As the world grapples with the harsh reality of falling off the Paris Agreement track, the COP28 Coa...
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The links between plastic pollution and globalisation
Plastics
As the world nears the possible conclusion of the global plastics treaty at INC-5, ICLEI continues to champion the essential role of local and subnational governments in ending plastic pollution. From managing waste systems to pioneering circular economy solutions, local governments are already on the front line of the plastics crisis. Through the Local and Subnational Governments Coalition to End Plastic Pollution, ICLEI and its partners are pushing for stronger recognition, resources, and decision-making power for cities and regions, where implementation truly happens.
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PlastiCircle
In the European Union, around 25.8 million tonnes of plastic waste is produced each year. Not even...
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Global Local Government Forum in Conjunction with Global Plastic Treart INC-5
ICLEI Korea Office and the World Secretariat hosted a forum in conjunction with INC-5 to support The...
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Towards circular economy in the plastic packaging value chain
Plastics production has surged over the past 50 years, from 15 million tonnes in 1964 to 311 million...
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Featured city
Boulder, USA
An ICLEI Member since 2007, Boulder, Colorado is a pioneer in sustainability, known for bold circular economy initiatives and strong community engagement. From its early Trash Tax to a 70% reduction in plastic bag use, the city continues to lead on waste reduction with equity in mind.
Under Mayor Aaron Brockett’s leadership, Boulder is advancing toward a reusable future, combining incentives, statewide bans, and upcoming local regulations to phase out single-use plastics and promote long-term, circular solutions.
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
