ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development.
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network working with more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development.
The Sustainable Energy team supports local and regional governments to drive the transition to sustainable energy, aiming for net-zero emissions and climate neutrality. We help integrate sustainable energy into their development plans, boost renewable energy adoption, and align with NDCs and SDGs. Through collaboration with global and local partners, we empower cities to enhance energy access, security, resilience, and reduce energy poverty.
Our work touches on the entire spectrum of sustainable energy systems, from generation to energy efficiency, conservation, and sufficiency, and shifting energy demand across the heating/cooling, transport, and other sectors. However, our focus is always on how local and regional governments can address these themes in their communities, using the authorities and resources at their disposal.
Through our work, we accompany local and regional governments on their sustainable energy transition journey, offering support through:
In many countries renewable energy (RE) potential remains largely untapped, with a need to scale up ...
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It is clear that in order to meet the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit the rise in global ...
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The 100% RE Cities and Regions Network supports the renewable energy transition in cities, towns and...
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1. The project aims to achieve a high level of replicability of actions. As part of an effort to go ...
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Learn moreAdditionally, you can find various knowledge products to guide and inspire local and regional governments on their sustainable energy transition journey, including case studies, factsheets, and learning modules.
Rohit is a senior energy expert and head of ICLEI’s Global Sustainable Energy program with 15+ years’ experience in renewables, energy transition, and project finance across Europe, Asia, LATAM, and Africa. Skilled in project structuring, due diligence, energy modelling, and investment readiness, he drives ICLEI’s vision for a net-zero future, supporting local governments globally. Rohit is an engineer by training, fluent in English, Hindi and proficient in German.
Felix focuses on low emission development strategies and enhanced air quality in cities. He is ICLEI’s global coordinator of the Urban-LEDS II project, a flagship project involving more than 60 cities. With a background in Environmental Risk Management and Sustainable Development, Felix is an apt climate advocate and provides support for enhancing multilevel governance for local climate action.
Kanak supports ICLEI’s sustainable energy work through policy research, project management, stakeholder engagement, communications, and strategic inputs related to the expansion of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures at the subnational level. Her background is in energy policy and international relations, and she previously worked and in public policy institutions and international organizations in France and India.
Namjung supports ICLEI’s sustainable energy team in achieving net zero for cities and regions through projects and activities related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable energy systems. She has experience in sustainable development projects in Ecuador and Sri Lanka, as well as in EU-funded projects for circular economy. Namjung holds an MSc in sustainable urban development and management from the Netherlands, and a bachelor’s in environmental engineering from South Korea.
Are you a local or regional government interested in driving the transition to sustainable energy? Join us in our efforts to create a brighter, greener future for all. Contact us at sustainable.energy@iclei.org to learn more about how you can participate in our initiatives or collaborate with our team.