Climate action is only as effective as the communities it reaches, but too often, city programs favor those with more resources, leaving disadvantaged groups behind. Through the INCLU:DE project, ICLEI and partner cities are testing practical ways to remove barriers and make climate programs accessible and fair. The result: Higher uptake of climate solutions and more resilient, trusted local governance.| CityTalk
As the world turns its attention to Belém for COP30, ICLEI is raising up the voices of cities in the Amazon.| CityTalk
From uneven sidewalks and distant bus stops to unsafe, costly rides, mobility gaps are an everyday reality. Cities in the Malmö Commitment, ICLEI’s global network on prioritizing equity in sustainable development, are removing barriers with equity-led, people-centered approaches that make moving safer and easier for all.| CityTalk
Language reviewed using AI tools In fiscal year 2024, ICLEI Members in Japan engaged in various activities connected to ICLEI’s...| CityTalk
In Quezon City and Pasig City, Philippines, the SPARK Project centers on a participatory approach with community volunteers using a digital walkability app to review their own streets -rating sidewalks, crossings, and intersections- to share firsthand insights on how to make their neighborhoods safer and more walkable.| CityTalk
This blog was written by Kanak Gokarn, with contributions from Rohit Sen, Maryke van Staden, and edited by Matteo Bizzotto (ICLEI World Secretariat)| CityTalk
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A new paper highlights gaps in urban climate research and sets out a roadmap to accelerate ecological transitions. Its insights will help shape the upcoming IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities and drive a new era of data and community-driven multilevel climate governance.| CityTalk
Written by Dr Magash Naidoo, Head of Circular Development, and Yunus Arikan, Director of Global Advocacy, both at ICLEI World Secretariat.| CityTalk
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Urban farmers are becoming more numerous in Malmö and they deliver fresh food with minimal climate impact to both restaurants and households.| CityTalk
Water is a "blue thread" connecting human rights, the SDGs, and the three Rio Conventions on climate, biodiversity, and land. Embedding water resilience into urban planning is not optional; it is essential for climate-smart, inclusive, and livable cities, and local and regional governments are already delivering. Explore how we are supporting them to step up to the challenge and scale their impact.| CityTalk
Once a parking lot and dumping ground, Chennai’s first wetland sponge park is leading the way for a climate-resilient city. Today, it functions as a natural water treatment system to manage stormwater and prevent floods, proving the power of nature-based solutions in shaping sustainable, thriving communities.| CityTalk
Recognizing youth as powerful drivers of change, local and regional governments are creating meaningful spaces for their voices, leadership, and ideas. This International Youth Day, discover how ICLEI Members are actively involving young people in shaping inclusive and impactful climate action.| CityTalk
To truly harness youth leadership, local and regional governments must go beyond consultation, co-creating processes where young people set agendas, influence decisions, and hold institutions accountable.| CityTalk
This blog was written by Tashi Piprek, AfriFOODlinks Youth Ambassadorship Focal Point (ICLEI Africa), and edited by Matteo Bizzotto, Global Communications Senior Officer (ICLEI World Secretariat).| CityTalk
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ICLEI’s Town Hall COP Initiative is emerging as a powerful model to make climate action truly locally led, transformation-oriented, and, most importantly, nationally relevant.| CityTalk
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This blog was written by Natalia Salazar (ICLEI World Secretariat) and Daniela Rizzi (ICLEI Europe | NetworkNature coordinator), and edited by Matteo Bizzotto and Barbara Riedemann (ICLEI World Secretariat)| CityTalk
Since launching in early 2025, the Town Hall COP Initiative has gained momentum, with 70+ local governments and civil society organizations registered to host an event. Seven cities in six countries have already hosted their events, and South Africa became the first national government to officially endorse the initiative. Read on for the latest updates on how local voices are shaping climate action ahead of COP30.| CityTalk
On 17 June 2025, while formal negotiations at the UN Climate Change Conference (SB62) unfolded in Bonn, a powerful moment took place behind closed doors: The 2nd CHAMP UNFCCC Focal Point Dialogue, convening CHAMP Endorsing Governments, together with Friends of CHAMP and supporting partners, including the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency.| CityTalk
“The climate crisis is global. But the work to address it is global, national, regional and local” – Axel Schmidt Grael, Mayor of Niterói, Brazil and Chair of the ICLEI Climate Action Support Portfolio, during the CHAMP endorser roundtable on 4 June, under the umbrella of Daring Cities Bonn Dialogues 2024.| CityTalk