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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 URBAN ENERGY TRANSFORMATION

Resources for a 100% Renewables Cities and Regions Roadmap

Achieving net zero emissions in the second half of this century requires an unprecedented transformation of our energy systems.  The 100% Renewables Cities and Regions Roadmap facilitated the energy transition by raising local awareness on renewable energy sources, showcasing how local and national governments can create coordinated enabling frameworks and policies, exploring access to public and private sector finance, and building local renewable energy projects to address electricity, heating and cooling.

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100% Renewables Cities and Regions Roadmap Framework

The 100% Renewables Cities and Regions Roadmap Framework is a knowledge product that supports local…

100% Renewables Energy System Modeling Results for Kisumu County, Kenya

This knowledge product describes energy scenarios using advanced modeling to optimize solar, biogas, and wind…

100% RENEWABLES Factsheet Series: Solar Energy

Did you know that solar energy is one of the most abundant and now one…

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.

DARING CITIES 2024 KEY FINDINGS

Under the theme “Powering collective action to respond to the climate emergency,” Daring Cities 2024…

Daring Cities 2023 Report: A just and equitable climate emergency response

Daring Cities 2023 is the fourth iteration of Daring Cities, which has occurred annually since…

Responding to the Climate Emergency through finance
Daring Cities 2022 Report

Daring Cities 2022 kicked off on 3 October 2022, World Habitat Day and was attended…

Daring Cities 2021 Report: Leading in the Climate Emergency

This Daring Cities 2021 report summarizes the visionary leadership, the active sharing of knowledge, and…

Daring Cities 2020 Report: Know More, Act Better, Lead Together

The Daring Cities 2020 report documents the first virtual gathering of the event.Over 850 local…

DARING CITIES 2022 – COMPENDIUM OF BEST PRACTICES

This Compendium consists of a compilation of best practices shared by city representatives, decision-makers and…

KNOWLEDGE SHARING

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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EXPLORE OUR APPROACH

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.

FEATURED REGION

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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The Future of Africa’s Sustainable Cities: Why Clean Cooking Matters

African governments and city leaders are grappling with the complex challenges of climate change, pollution,…

UNA Finance Guide

This guide serves as a valuable resource to aid local government officials in their efforts…

Inclusive practises for nature: The vital role of the youth

This piece focuses on how harnessing the power of fresh perspectives, unburdened by apathy and…

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