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“Earth is becoming hotter and more dangerous for everyone, everywhere,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. It is conservatively estimated that severe heat waves - caused by the #climatecrisis - kill nearly half a million people each year. These heat waves devastate economies, widen inequalities and undermine the collective effort to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 📊 Almost half a million heat-related deaths occurred annually between 2000 and 2019. In 2024 alone, over 80 million students faced school closures due to extreme heat. Heat exposure caused labor capacity losses worth US$863 billion in 2022, with over 70% of the global workforce at high risk, leading to millions of injuries and deaths each year. Without significant changes, global cooling capacity is set to triple by 2050, which will increase greenhouse gas emissions, thereby furthering the crisis. Today, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched a Call to Action on Extreme Heat, uniting ten specialized UN entities to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time. This unprecedented collaboration with FAO, International Labour Organization, United Nations OCHA, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), UN Environment Programme, UNESCO, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), UNICEF, World Health Organization, and World Meteorological Organization highlights the multi-sectoral impacts of extreme heat on every aspect of our lives and our planet. The Call to Action focuses on four critical areas: 1. Caring for the vulnerable and protecting those most at risk. 2. Safeguarding workers, particularly those on the front lines of our economies. 3. Boosting resilience of economies and societies using data and science. 4. Limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C by phasing out fossil fuels and scaling up investment in renewable energy. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/duJnfmew As a global network of local governments dedicated to sustainability, #ICLEI stands in full support of this initiative. In June, we partnered with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC for Heat Action Day 2024 under the motto #BeatTheHeat. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about the severe impacts of heatwaves, particularly on vulnerable urban populations, and promote simple actions to mitigate these risks. Swipe for insights about the Call to Action 👉 🌬 #ClimateAction #ActNow #EarlyWarningsforAll yunus Arikan, Eleni (Lenio) Myrivili, ICLEI Europe, David Jácome-Polit

"The gains for cities and regions at the UN High-Level Political Forum" - Dive into the July issue of ICLEI's iNews, our global newsletter. 👉 https://lnkd.in/exfZ-jvc UN Member States and representatives from civil society organizations convened in July in New York City for the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. #ICLEI actively participated in this year's Forum, which featured two key events for cities and regions: the launch of the 8th Edition of the Global Taskforce's Annual Report and the Local and Regional Governments Forum on the #2030Agenda. As we gear up for a busy agenda for the second half of 2024, we look at how cities and regions can bring COP28's #CHAMP initiative to life. Katja Dörner, Mayor of Bonn and chair of the Climate Action Governance Portfolio for the ICLEI Global Executive Committee, called on urban leaders at the recent #ICLEIWorldCongress 2024 to engage with their national governments and national associations of local governments to enhance #NDCs by 2025 and support CHAMP. National associations of local governments in Germany, Brazil, and the United States - led by ICLEI leaders - have already passed resolutions supporting the initiative. We also explore the opportunities for cities and regions ahead of the upcoming Biodiversity #COP16 and Climate #COP29 later this year, and we celebrate #AfricanCITYFOODMonth this July! Remember to subscribe to iNews to stay tuned ➡ https://lnkd.in/deipWxPX

"As ICLEI President, I will strongly emphasize that if the transition is not affordable, it's not sustainable," declared Katrin Stjernfeldt Jammeh, Mayor of Malmö, Sweden, and ICLEI President before the ICLEI World Congress 2024. On 5 June, coinciding with World Environment Day, we announced our newly elected global leadership for the 2024 - 2027 term.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/dcbKfC77 Interviewed by STIR during the #ICLEIWorldCongress 2024, held from 18 to 21 June in São Paulo, Brazil, Mayor Jammeh discussed her vision for inclusive and affordable urban development as the cornerstone of sustainability. "ICLEI is a strong global force and an important network that gives voice to the cities globally, and the ICLEI World Congress just held in São Paulo reinforced my belief in ICLEI's strategy towards zero emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular development," said Mayor Jammeh. Read the full interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJcRBMrY

Ready to lead the charge towards 100% renewables?  📣 We're thrilled to announce that three cities and regions have committed to speed up their renewable energy transition by joining the 100% Renewables Cities and Regions Network! This Network, part of the #Global100RE Platform, unites cities and regions aiming for 100% renewable energy, providing opportunities for mutual learning, advocacy, and knowledge exchange. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ep5fpHFJ Join us in congratulating these bold cities and regions on their journey toward 100% renewables: 💡Rosario, Argentina: Rosario's new 100% Renewables Roadmap showcases its climate and energy leadership and highlights the potential of energy efficiency. 💡Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea: The province's RE100 Vision highlights its inclusive approach to climate action, which is aligned with national goals for green growth and carbon neutrality. 💡 São Sepé, Brazil: The city is demonstrating the power of collective action in the journey towards net zero carbon emissions. São Sepé also joins the 100% Renewables Cities and Regions Energy Compact, voluntarily committing to achieve 100% renewable by 2050. By joining this Network, these cities and regions are now part of a global cohort of ambitious cities, showcasing their efforts and accessing valuable resources and peer exchange opportunities to accelerate climate action! To follow in the footsteps of these pioneering cities, get involved here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7tzU5bz #100percentrenewables #RenewableEnergy #LocalClimateAction #EnergyTransition #SustainableEnergy #EnergySecurity #JustTransition ICLEI América do Sul, ICLEI Argentina, ICLEI Brasil, ICLEI Korea, ICLEI East Asia Secretariat, ICLEI Sustainable Energy

📢 The latest 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/eyZftEDF Featured in this edition: 🔊 Cities and subnational governments from five continents join the Local and Subnational Governments Coalition to End Plastic Pollution: At the #ICLEIWorldCongress, representatives from ten local and subnational governments pledged their support to the Coalition, urging a united front to integrate cities and regions' perspectives ahead of the upcoming global #PlasticsTreaty. ♻️ Apply for support to advance a circular economy:  The Circular City Centre – C3 offers European cities expert guidance and financial aid to help urban areas develop sustainable strategies. 🏗 Boost sustainable construction skills through public procurement: ICLEI Europe's new guide, part of the nZEB Ready project, shows how public tenders can foster energy-efficient building practices and workforce upskilling. 📖 Dive into two new reports: Developed by Economist Impact in collaboration with UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), the "Urban Performance Index" is a framework designed to gauge sustainable development in cities globally. The Institute for Human Rights and Business's "Advancing just transitions in the built environment" shows the efforts and concerning trends in greening homes and shaping climate policies in eight city case studies worldwide. 🔎 Explore the outcomes from the World Circular Economy Forum WCEF: More than 1,500 attendees from 168 countries participated in the #WCEF2024, held in Brussels, Belgium, last April. Most notable were the major partnerships to advance circularity globally, with the European Commission playing a key role. Don't forget to subscribe for updates on urban circular initiatives at the local level worldwide! https://lnkd.in/deipWxPX

Five cities pioneering urban sustainability 🏙 🌿 From 18-21 June, São Paulo, Brazil, hosted over 1,500 participants at the #ICLEIWorldCongress 2024. The event showcased innovative real-life city examples of sustainable urban development from local and regional governments in the #ICLEI network. Published by Cities Today, we highlight five cases that offer inspiration for other local governments to follow suit: 💡 Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is powering a network of industrial cities through its  Net-Zero Industrial Alliance. 💡 Tegucigalpa, Honduras, is mapping vulnerable areas to climate hazards through the Urban Infrastructure Insurance Facility (UIIF) project. 💡 Sydney, Australia, is using black soldier fly larvae as a circular solution to tackle food waste. 💡 Ludwigsburg, Germany, is speeding up the energy transition through equitable subsidy schemes. 💡 São Paulo, Brazil, is swiftly responding to the increasing heat waves with its Operation High Temperatures. Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/dMeE-sRS

Ready to accelerate multilevel action through a holistic and integrated approach? The Daring Cities 2024 Virtual Forum is here! 🚀 From August to October, you can join policymakers, urban practitioners, technical experts, researchers, private sector stakeholders, NGO representatives, and the entire Daring Cities community, to engage in our dynamic virtual offerings and training workshops. These sessions will explore diverse topics, such as the interconnected factors between food and nature within urban policies, with insightful discussions and real-life city examples. 👩💻 Our 13 webinars are free to attend. Each webinar will be recorded and shared with the Daring Cities community to ensure the content is available to all. Explore our full program and join our sessions 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZ6dG-Sq The #DaringCities 2024 Bonn Dialogues in June kicked off our Cornerstone II, Exchange, with a series of high-level in-person dialogues held alongside the UNFCCC Bonn Climate Talks. Now, we move online with the Virtual Forum—a space to exchange knowledge, build capacity, and amplify the voices of diverse stakeholders 📣 🏙 Sign up for insights and updates from Daring Cities 2024 Virtual Forum 👉 https://lnkd.in/deipWxPX

As a key UrbanShift finance offer, the Transformative Actions Program (TAP) continues to facilitate transformative change in urban sustainability. 📄 Explore the full 2023 TAP report: https://lnkd.in/eUjSPmwC TAP brings together financial institutions, project preparation facilities, and the private sector to assist subnational governments and local businesses in turning their sustainable infrastructure ideas into solid and investment-ready projects. As part of UrbanShit, TAP has been supporting project cities by screening project applications, providing technical support, and connecting them with potential investors. It also contributed to capacity-building initiatives like the Accessing Urban Climate Finance, part of UrbanShift’s City Academy online courses. Since its inception in 2015, TAP has received over 400 local project proposals, totaling €1.9 billion worth in investment and technical assistance. In 2023, 15 new projects entered the TAP pipeline, with significant contributions from Asia and Africa. Such projects focus primarily on energy (49%), followed by biodiversity and nature-based solutions (10%), and land use and urban development (7%). 🔗 Learn more about TAP: https://tap-potential.org #SustainableCities #UrbanDevelopment #ClimateAction #ICLEI #UrbanShift #TAP #ClimateFinance

📣 We are hiring! 👉 https://iclei.org/jobs/ Ready to make a difference in the world of sustainability? #ICLEI is looking for candidates across diverse fields, both at the ICLEI World Secretariat in Bonn, Germany, and our Regional Offices around the world: Chief #SecretaryGeneral Office #ClimateEngineering #Consultant #Intern #CircularDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #InnovativeFinance #Administration Check out our openings and submit your application as specified in the job posting. Deadlines are approaching fast! #ClimateJobs #SustainabilityJobs #JobOpportunities #GreenJobs #NGOJobs #jobs

📣 Registration for the 8th Summit for Subnational Governments and Cities is now open! This Summit, an official parallel event to UN Biodiversity #COP16, will take place on 26 October 2024 in the Blue Zone at the CBD COP in Cali and is part of a three-day program from 25 to 27 October. Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4bYqJ-E Announced by #ICLEI and the City of Cali at the #ICLEIWorldCongress 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil, the Summit will continue a proud tradition. It will be the eighth such event since the first Summit convened 14 years ago. Over the past two decades, ICLEI, through its Cities Biodiversity Center (CBC), has collaborated closely with the United Nations Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Biodiversity COP host countries and cities, and key partners, such as Regions4 and UN Environment Programme, to elevate the voice of local and subnational governments at the Biodiversity Conference of the Parties (COP), ensuring that strong action is taken to create vibrant cities and regions, where people and biodiversity can thrive. Local and subnational government leaders from around the world, together with their key stakeholders, are invited to participate in targeted and high-level dialogues on implementation progress and the important issue of leveraging financing for and investment in biodiversity and nature at the local and territorial scale. We look forward to welcoming you to Cali! #ForNature  #BiodiversityPlan 💚 CitiesWithNature & RegionsWithNature