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📢 We are hiring! 👉 https://iclei.org/jobs/ Are you passionate about driving global sustainability? #ICLEI is seeking talented professionals from various fields to join the World Secretariat and our Regional Offices around the world 🌍 #Administration #Advocacy #CircularEconomy #Communications #CommunityEngagement #Consultants #Procurement #Managers #Mitigation #MonitoringandEvaluation #RenewableEnergy #Resilience Explore our current job openings and apply as outlined in the postings - different ICLEI offices have different email addresses. Deadlines are coming up soon! #SustainabilityJobs #JobOpportunities #GreenJobs #NGOJobs #jobs

Under the theme "Our Land. Our Future", the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) convened its sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) on 2-13 December 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The conference marked the largest-ever mobilization of mayors and subnational leaders in the convention's 30-year history. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eD2qdHrC At the UNCCD #COP16 Mayors Forum on 6 December, we convened a High-Level Dialogue as the focal point on behalf of the Global Task Force, facilitated by United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) in collaboration with the UNCCD Secretariat and UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme). Key insights: 🌱 Actionable solutions for sustainable land and water management presented by mayors and other subnational leaders, including ICLEI Vice President Mohamed Sefiani, Mayor of Chefchaouen, Morocco. 🌊 Emphasis on strengthening urban-rural linkages to restore ecosystems and ensure sustainable resources. 💧 Discussions on how water resilience connects the three Rio Conventions, showcasing its role as the "blue thread" linking climate, land, and biodiversity efforts. yunus Arikan, Anton Earle #ICLEI #UNCCD #LandRestoration #DroughtResilience #Sustainability #MayorsForum #UrbanRuralLinkages #ClimateAction

📣 New resource alert! We're excited to announce the launch of the Climate Equity Toolbox: A how-to guide for making municipal subsidy programs more socially just. 🧰 https://lnkd.in/epA74SJs Developed under #ICLEI's INCLU:DE Project, this practical resource is designed for municipal practitioners, particularly city officials, to create subsidy programs prioritizing #SocialEquity and #justice. Here's what the toolbox offers: 📋 Step-by-step guidance: Follow a structured approach with four key steps to design subsidy programs that are socially just. 🛠️ Customizable tools: Use individual resources, such as communication strategies and monitoring tools, tailored to your program's specific needs. 📚 Accessible format: Each chapter includes summaries, checklists, graphics, and case studies for easy understanding and application. 🤝 Collaborative insights: Built on extensive exchanges with city officials and stakeholders, ensuring relevance and practicality. Whether you're designing a new subsidy program or refining an existing one, the Climate Equity Toolbox is your go-to resource for embedding equity into your city's initiatives. #ClimateEquity #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment #SocialJustice #ICLEI

"How cities and regions led the way in 2024" -  Dive into the December issue of ICLEI's iNews, our global newsletter. 👉https://lnkd.in/erRXe3TA To wrap up 2024, we delve into the diverse array of stories that proved to be our most popular of the year -  five stories that resonated, shaping and informing perspectives on sustainable urban development. These stories include exemplary real-world city practices, and deep-dive coverage of innovative research, advocacy, and finance approaches to sustainable cities and regions. We also share insights from recent global climate negotiations, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5) to develop a global #PlasticTreaty, and the UN Convention to Combat Desertification #COP16. This edition is bursting with blogs, news, webinars, and resources—showcasing city-led initiatives that inspire the journey toward more resilient and inclusive urban futures. Subscribe to iNews and stay updated with all our latest news and highlights for 2025! ➡  https://lnkd.in/deipWxPX

📣 Calling all visionary cities!  Bloomberg Philanthropies' 2025 Global Mayors Challenge invites cities with 100,000+ population to reimagine the most essential services they deliver to residents. 🏆 What’s at stake? - $1 million for 25 winning cities -Dedicated project staff -Multiyear support to turn innovative ideas into life If your city has bold, game-changing solutions, now is the time to act! 💡 📅 Apply by 20 December 2024 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8N8u3gY #Innovation #CityLeadership #MayorsChallenge #UrbanTransformation

From Daring Cities to Town Hall COPs, how ICLEI is taking on local-to-global climate action 🌆 🌎 https://lnkd.in/e4r5VUQ5 Throughout 2024, Daring Cities has spotlighted the Town Hall COPs initiative as an innovative mechanism linking local climate emergency action to national and global efforts, empowering communities and subnational governments worldwide to make meaningful contributions to climate commitments on local, national, and global levels ahead of #COP30 in 2025. During #COP29’s 20 November session, “Town Hall COPs in the new era of local-global climate action and advocacy," we explored how #TownHallCOPs fit into the current global climate arena and how local and subnational governments can drive this initiative forward. At the session, #ICLEI and EARTHDAY.ORG announced a new partnership to kickstart the Earth Day Global Conversation. It aims to engage mayors, city governments, and their communities worldwide in public dialogues about the benefits of #RenewableEnergy. Read more about the partnership 🤝 https://lnkd.in/emW2jd8N Starting in April 2025 and continuing through the year, these ‘Conversations’ will unite communities in a collective push for renewable energy, aiming to strengthen the Town Hall COPs initiative as a tool for local and regional governments to connect their communities for #ClimateEmergency action at all levels. 🚀

📢 The December issue of ICLEI Circulars' newsletter is now out! Explore global circular interventions, vital resources, and tools for local governments to foster sustainable cities through #CircularEconomy practices and more. Read 👉  https://lnkd.in/effPdqQN Featured in this edition: 🔊 Two years, no agreement on plastics: What's next? The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) on Plastic Pollution ended without an agreement, delaying talks to 2025. The Local and Subnational Governments Coalition urges stronger inclusion and invites more local governments to join the fight against #PlasticPollution. ♻️ Portugal's green champions: Guimarães & Águeda Guimarães and Águeda won the 2026 European Green City Awards for pioneering sustainability and innovation in urban development. 🌿 Tackling plastic pollution: Lessons from 2024 The Seoul International Forum showcased solutions like Bangkok's "Bottle-Free Project" and Beijing's zero waste initiatives. ICLEI East Asia Secretariat emphasized the need for local action paired with global collaboration. 🏙️ Riga engages citizens for greener urban design Riga, Latvia, involves residents in the procurement of New European Bauhaus (NEB) solutions, combining innovation, sustainability, and community-centered design. 📖 Circular textiles guide for Chinese micro, small, and medium enterprises  A new guide from #ICLEI, part of the SWITCH-Asia project, helps Chinese textile enterprises adopt sustainable practices and transition to a #CircularEconomy aligned with Chinese and EU policies. Don't forget to subscribe for updates on urban circular initiatives at the local level worldwide. ✅ https://lnkd.in/deipWxPX

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re excited to highlight how UrbanShift has empowered cities and advanced transformative, integrated climate action throughout the year. Their newly launched 2023-2024 Annual Report offers a comprehensive overview of the range of progress, from capacity-building activities to on-the-ground transformation. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjG3D8Yi In its fourth year, #UrbanShift emphasized the importance of scaling up urban #ClimateFinance and #MultilevelCollaboration while continuing its transformative capacity-building activities for its network of 23 cities, with #ICLEI as a proud partner. From the UrbanShift Latin America Forum in Belém, Brazil, to accelerating urban nature initiatives and advocating for transformative finance, UrbanShift has been active in driving key sustainability efforts worldwide. 👏 Global Environment Facility, UN Environment Programme, World Resources Institute, C40 Cities, Asian Development Bank (ADB), UNDP, The World Bank

📣 The final 2024 edition of the #LGMA bulletin is now out! https://lnkd.in/e8cwjGyU 2024 was a landmark year for global sustainability diplomacy, packed with pivotal events: three Rio Conventions COPs, the Summit of the Future, the 6th UN Environment Assembly, the 12th World Urban Forum, and two rounds of Plastics Treaty negotiations. “However, with few exceptions, this marathon of global processes fell short of expectations to accelerate efforts in addressing the multiple emergencies affecting nearly every community—albeit with varying impacts due to deep-rooted inequalities,” writes yunus Arikan, ICLEI Director of Global Advocacy and LGMA Constituency Focal Point, in the editorial. Looking to 2025, the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency will work to promote multilevel, integrated, holistic collaboration to boost climate ambitions for 2030 and 2050 ahead of #COP30 in Belém, Brazil. With innovative Town Hall COPs and a growing CHAMP endorsers community, the push for impactful action is on. Swipe for updates and join the LGMA monthly webinar for deeper discussions leading to COP30. 👉 On 22 January at 10:00 and 16:00 CET: https://lnkd.in/dem5n6BX #ICLEI #CHAMP #ClimateAction #Belem #LocalGovernments #Sustainability #MultilevelAction

What if your street could transform into a vibrant, people-centered, active mobility hub? 🚶♀️🚴♂️ That’s exactly what Maginhawa Street in Quezon City, Philippines, has become! Throughout November, over 150 volunteers —including community members, local businesses, advocacy groups, and youth—worked together to reclaim this once car-packed street for the community, countering car-centric designs that have crowded out sidewalks and discouraged walking and biking. Now, colorful road murals and shared pathways for pedestrians and cyclists invite residents to socialize, play, and unwind. 🌈 Read more: https://lnkd.in/erasnmcp This collective effort, reflecting #MultilevelAction between community members, local government, and several organizations, is part of the Sparking Active Mobility Actions for Climate-Friendly Cities (SPARK) Project, which uses tactical urbanism —short-term, low-cost, scalable interventions— to promote active mobility. The project aims to build resilient, safe transport systems that contribute to national emission reduction targets and foster climate-friendly mobility behaviors through community-driven strategies. 💡 The project is implemented by #ICLEI and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection through their International Climate Initiative (IKI). 📊 An integral part of the #SPARKProject is collecting data to inform people-oriented urban planning policies. These findings will guide discussions with the local government and community members, paving the way for long-term implementation and replication across Quezon City. Stay tuned, as the project will iterate this intervention in partnership with Pasig City, Philippines, in 2025! ICLEI Southeast Asia Secretariat, Quezon City Government, Gino Van Begin, Tu-My Tran, Maria Golda Paz Hilario, James Anthony Oriña, MSc, Mae Valdez-Irong, MPA, CDPM®-II, Heba Attia Mousa, Arielle Celine Tabinga, Alyssa Belda. #TacticalUrbanism #ActiveMobility #SustainableCities #QuezonCity