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Technical and regional expert knowledge products to power your sustainability journey
Check out the hundreds of resources available based on the lessons learned from the ICLEI network.
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The ICLEI e-Library features extensive knowledge products from our experts and partners, including fact sheets, case studies, podcasts, reports and webinars.
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CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS
ICLEI’s Knowledge Products
Every year, ICLEI works with local and regional governments, partners, leaders and other experts to develop and publish state-of-the-art, context specific resources that informed by our work around the world. These resources are available in one central location for all to access.
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THE CIRCULAR DEVELOPMENT TRANSFORMATION
Resources for your circularity journey
Cities are facing rising waste, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation driven by unsustainable, linear economies. Circular development offers a solution: Rethinking how resources are used, reused, and shared to create thriving, low-waste communities. ICLEI helps local and regional governments lead this transition by providing tools, guidance, and global platforms that turn circular principles into practical policies. Through ICLEI Circulars and local partnerships, cities are already reducing waste, saving resources, and building resilient, future-ready economies.
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Meet the Circular Turku
Circular Turku: A blueprint for local governments to kick start the circular economy transition
This publication is a product of the“Circular Turku: Regional collaboration for resource wisdom” (2019-2021) project,…
Best Practices of Circular Food Production and Consumption in Japan and Korea
Urbanization has profoundly changed food consumption patterns. Globally, urban dwellers consume up to 70% of…
The circular bio-waste management handbook for local authorities
This handbook is intended for a diverse audience of local government practitioners, including waste managers,…
BOLD LEADERS TACKLING THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Daring Cities
Co-convened by ICLEI and the Federal City of Bonn, Daring Cities serves as a pivotal platform for advancing multilevel and collective climate action through a holistic and integrated approach. Daring Cities is designed to empower urban decision-makers – such as mayors, city councilors, administrators, and urban thought leaders, as well as national government representatives, researchers, technical staff, business leaders, civil society decision-makers, and community organizers – to lead in the climate emergency. Daring Cities 2025 marks the sixth edition of the annual event, building on the legacy established since its inception in 2020.
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The five ICLEI pathways towards sustainable urban development
Delve into ICLEI’s five pathways towards sustainable urban development and see what knowledge products are on offer in each area.
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Africa
ICLEI’s experts in Africa are exploring solutions in the areas of food, climate and resilience. These tools and resources empower and build the capacity of cities, towns and regions across the African continent.
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