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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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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.
How to hold a Town Hall COP
Town Hall COP Event Guidelines
This guide is designed to help you plan, host, and follow up on your own…
Connecting climate action at all levels
Town Hall COPs Fact Sheet
What if your community could connect to all levels of climate action — from right…
A Guide to Stakeholder Mapping for Town Hall COPs
To make your Town Hall COP truly impactful, it is crucial to involve a diverse…
Driving sustainable urban development forward
Celebrating 35 years of sustainability
8 September 2025 marks 35 years of ICLEI advancing local sustainability. What began in 1990 as the first global network of local and regional governments advancing environmental initiatives globally has grown into a strong, worldwide joint force of 2,500 subnational jurisdictions committed to sustainable development in over 125 countries. Today, our Members and leaders work hand in hand with over 700 experts across our regional offices worldwide to drive our commitment to sustainable, resilient, inclusive, and safe cities, towns, and regions for all.
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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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ICLEI USA is an acknowledged leader in local government technical assistance, providing tools, standards, and programs for local governments to measurably reduce carbon emissions.
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