ICLEI World Congress 2027
The ICLEI World Congress 2027 will be hosted by the City of Pohang, Republic of Korea, from 5 to 8 October 2027.
ICLEI World Congress 2027
We are proud to announce that the ICLEI World Congress 2027 will be hosted by the City of Pohang, Republic of Korea, from 5 to 8 October 2027.
Mark your calendars and join the ICLEI Network in Pohang for four days of exchange, inspiration and connection as local and regional governments and their partners from around the world come together to advance a sustainable transition.
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What to expect
Over four days, our Members, network and partners will:
- Exchange knowledge and experience
- Celebrate innovation across the ICLEI Network
- Explore practical solutions for sustainable transition
- Strengthen partnerships across cities, towns and regions from all over the world
Driving a sustainable transition
At a time when the world is changing fast, local and regional governments are being called to lead like never before. As global frameworks shift and national commitments face uncertainty, cities, towns and regions continue to step up, make decisions and deliver results that matter to people’s lives.
This is precisely the moment for our Network to come together.
The theme of sustainable transition will be at the heart of the gathering. But transition looks different for every city, town and region. Some are reimagining long-established industrial economies. Others are scaling up climate action already underway. Many are navigating both at once, often with limited resources and against significant headwinds.
Wherever your city, town or region stands on that journey, the ICLEI World Congress 2027 will offer relevant insights, practical solutions and valuable connections to help advance your work.
Welcome to Pohang
ICLEI is grateful to the City of Pohang, an ICLEI Member since 2015, for its commitment to hosting the ICLEI World Congress 2027 and welcoming our global network. Together, we look forward to delivering a landmark ICLEI World Congress that reflects the ambition, innovation and collaboration of local and regional governments worldwide.
Further details on registration, programming and engagement opportunities will be announced in the coming months. Follow us on LinkedIn, Bluesky and YouTube and subscribe to iNews, our global newsletter, to be the first to receive the latest updates.
We look forward to welcoming you to Pohang in October 2027!
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