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 at ICLEI supports local and regional governments worldwide to drive the energy transition in their communities. Our team is headquartered in Bonn, Germany, and operates through the ICLEI World Secretariat.
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:
Facilitating the energy transition in local and regional governments in Argentina, Indonesia, and Kenya through multilevel governance, capacity building, policy support and technical assistance.
A collaborative project between the European Union and nine African countries (Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania) to provide energy access technologies and business models that are easily replicable and generate local opportunities for economic development and social cohesion in Africa.
A global platform that promotes urban sustainability and facilitates climate-neutral transitions. UTMC helps cities to bridge knowledge and capacity gaps by linking cities with policy, implementation, and funding solutions via exchanges that transcend borders.
Supporting the transition to sustainable energy by enhancing institutional frameworks and technical capacities in local governments across South Asia, and fostering exchanges with other pioneering cities globally.
Supporting awareness-raising, outreach, and capacity building to spur local and regional governments in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand to lead the renewables-based transition in their communities.
Supporting capacity-building, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge creation regarding public-private partnerships in renewable energy projects in Benin.
A series of virtual exchanges featuring deep-dives with experts into actionable local sustainable energy solutions.
MoreThese initiatives are open to any local and regional government worldwide interested in spurring renewable energy development in their communities.
MoreEngaging stakeholders for inclusive and innovative planning for the local sustainable energy transition through a ‘serious game’.
MoreA process guidance outlining the various steps involved in developing a sustainable energy roadmap. An associated 100% Renewables methodology provides additional guidance, in line with ICLEI’s GreenClimateCities process.
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, a senior energy expert, heads ICLEI’s Sustainable Energy program. With over 13 years of expertise in renewables, energy management, and project finance, he leads ICLEI’s flagship effort in transitioning Cities & Regions to 100% Renewables. His portfolio encompasses ICLEI’s vision for global energy transformation toward a resilient, net-zero emission future. Rohit offers policy and technical assistance, along with distilled knowledge, supporting subnational governments worldwide in their commitment to sustainability. With an engineering background in renewables and energy management, he fluently communicates in English and Hindi and possesses professional proficiency 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.
Sastry has a Master’s degree in Energy Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. Following graduation, he joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as Assistant Director – Renewable Energy, where he implement the solar energy applications across the ISA member nations. He has experience on a variety of projects, programmes, training and initiatives aimed at building capacity, e-mobility, technical due diligence, Detailed Project Report preparation, and knowledge management. He also worked as a country coordinator responsible for six countries.
Kanak supports ICLEI’s work in the 100% Renewables Regions and Cities Roadmaps project under the International Climate Initiative (IKI), as well as the 100% Renewables Network. Her background is in energy policy and international relations, and she has previously worked in various public policy institutions and international organizations in France and India.
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.