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Building on the milestones like the Aalborg Commitments (2004) introducing local targets, the Basque Declaration (2016) promoting systemic change, and the Mannheim Message (2020) calling for Local Green Deals, the Aalborg Conditions lay out the framework needed to implement this sustainable transformation! "We need a common voice because many of the challenges we face are the same as in other cities. We have to act in the short-term but make a better framework for long-term planning and the Aalborg Conditions speak to that," notes Lasse Frimand Jensen, Mayor of Aalborg and Vice President of ICLEI Europe. Wolfgang Teubner Regional Director, ICLEI Europe adds, "The Aalborg Conditions mark a pivotal moment in Europe's sustainable cities movement, reflecting 30 years of progress. In order to implement their advanced transformative action plans, cities need the right framework conditions. By advancing Shared Governance, Integrated Finance, and a Cohesive Transition, we ask for a way forward that empowers local governments to lead the democratic transformation towards a climate-neutral, equitable, and resilient Europe." Sustainable Cities and Towns #Aalborg2024

📭 Check your inboxes because the October Edition of the ICLEI Europe Newsletter is out! 🎃 Our feature this month dives into the Aalborg Conditions, launched earlier this month at the 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns and explains why they are a key framework for cities on their path towards climate neutrality. 🎧 Prefer to listen? Head over to our Podcast page to listen to our "Features" series. You'll also learn how we celebrated #WorldFoodDay, meet our newest #ICLEIMembers, listen to the latest ICLEI Podcast on food waste and much more! Read on https://lnkd.in/ey4m7MU3 And don't forget to subscribe to the ICLEI Newsletter for all of the latest updates, resources, and opportunities ICLEI Europe has to offer! https://lnkd.in/dShd2J3

🌍 Happy World Cities Day! 🌍 Today, on 31 October, we at ICLEI Europe celebrate the powerful role that cities play in advancing global climate goals. 🌆 Cities are where innovation, ambition, and action converge, making them essential partners in the journey toward a climate-neutral future. With urban areas responsible for approximately 67% of global primary energy consumption and 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, cities hold both the challenge and the opportunity to lead the way. This World Cities Day, we emphasise the urgency of integrating urban content into Nationally Determined Contributions (#NDCs) – the foundation of the Paris Agreement and the global climate action framework. When cities and nations align, we can more effectively tackle climate change, boost resilience, and achieve the Paris Agreement’s targets. Let’s continue empowering cities as climate leaders, working together to drive the green transition across Europe and beyond. 🌍💚 #WorldCitiesDay #UrbanClimateAction #ClimateNeutrality #ParisAgreement #SustainableCities #UrbanOctober

The Multilevel Action & Urbanization Pavilion at COP is back! Co-convened by UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) and #ICLEI in its role as the focal point of the Local Governments and Municipal Authorities (LGMA) Constituency, the Pavilion is the heart of local and subnational climate agenda at #COP29. The Pavilion will elevate the voices of cities, towns, and regions, showcasing their leadership in climate action and connecting their unique challenges and achievements to the global stage 👉 https://lnkd.in/djqqqmdC With the support of our partners State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the İLBANK, development and investment bank of local authorities in Türkiye, with the support of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Zero Waste Foundation Sıfır Atık Vakfı and Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Pavilion will host leaders and innovators from around the world. It will serve as a dynamic hub for sharing best practices, highlighting zero-waste initiatives, exploring sustainable financing, and aligning local actions with national and global climate goals. 📅 When: 11 - 22 November 📍 Where: Blue Zone, COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan Whether you're attending COP29 in person or remotely, stay informed with daily updates, announcements, and exclusive interviews. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dM5eBV8G #MultilevelAction #UrbanClimateSolutions

ICLEI is proud to be a partner in FoodCLIC, an EU project dedicated to building resilient urban food environments that ensure access to healthy, just, and sustainably produced food for all. We’re excited to announce the launch of the #FoodCLIC newsletter! 📰 Whether you’re a practitioner, local government representative, or part of an organisation committed to transforming food systems and strengthening urban-rural connections, this newsletter is for you. Discover how local governments across Europe are pioneering sustainable food practices and driving change. FoodCLIC’s 8 European city-regions — including #ICLEIMembers Aarhus 🇩🇰, Amsterdam 🇳🇱, Barcelona 🇪🇸, Berlin 🇩🇪, Budapest 🇭🇺, and Lisbon 🇵🇹, as well as Brașov 🇷🇴 and Lucca 🇮🇹—will be sharing insights from their Living Labs, featuring success stories, challenges, and lessons learnt. You’ll also receive updates on ongoing project activities across Europe and Africa, as well as information on upcoming events, opportunities, and more. 📬 Subscribe now to stay in the loop: https://lnkd.in/ep2W9F9Y

Mark your calendars because the next #ICLEIMember Webinar 🌳 "Biodiverse Cities: From planning to practice", is around the corner! 🗓️ 11 November 2024, 11:00 - 12:00 We'll address the recent passing of the #NatureRestorationLaw, highlighting #urbannatureplans (UNPs) as crucial tools for achieving the law's targets! You'll 🏙️ hear from cities implementing the UNP framework 💪 gain actionable insights to enhance urban resilience and biodiversity 💯 leave with a framework to synergise activities to achieve ambitious environmental targets. If you are a city professional or representative of an ICLEI Member city (staff and elected officials), then learn more and register https://lnkd.in/eSG4KGXK

✅ Last in our #UrbanOctober lineup of #ICLEIMembers localising the #EUGreenDeal is Amsterdam! Amsterdam 🇳🇱 and its #LocalGreenDeal with United Repair Centre B.V a clothing repair service👖👕 support those struggling to enter the labour market. So what’s the deal? The United Repair Centre B.V  has committed to ✅ Increase the percentage of employees with a distance to the labour market ✅ Set up vocational training programs and a pilot programme for formal vocational education ✅ Repair 20,000 garments resulting in an estimated 80,000kg of CO2 savings The City of Amsterdam agrees to ✅ Advise in the development of the business case ✅ Advises on cooperation partners and networks ✅ Open its network to set up a Repair Academy and find participants Learn more about our work with cities to establish #LGDs here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ek9_Ywxc #UrbanOctober #SustainableCities #LocalGreenDeals

☝ From Plus Energy Buildings (PEBs) to #ClimateNeutral Districts 🗓️ On 6 November, #ICLEIMember #Graz 🇦🇹 will host professionals from all over Europe to discuss #PEB solutions and experiences of the last years. 🗣Exchange with experts from ICLEI Europe, JOANNEUM RESEARCH, VTT TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND, FH Technikum Vienna and many others about what potential PEBs hold for advancing the #decarbonisation of #cities and whether PEBs are the way to #ClimateNeutralCities. Highlights on the agenda include: 🏗 Site Visit to Taggerwerk Take a tour of Graz's former industrial quarter of Taggerwerk, which is to become climate neutral and turn into a vibrant living quarter solidifying Graz's (AT) role as Climate Pioneer. Key part of the transition of the quarter is the EXCESS PEB, a former feed production silo, turned positive energy building with the help of award-winning multi-functional facade elements. ⏩ The path to Climate Neutral Districts Learn about different tools, roadmaps and measures to decarbonise districts. We will look at Plus Energy Buildings as a nucleus of Climate Neutral Districts, explore the role of #digitaltools and paint a picture of a #climatefriendly #future by moving from building to district to city level. 💡 More information: https://lnkd.in/edP6pTQ8 ✏ Registration: https://lnkd.in/eY_nWYK9

On your lunch break or on your commute? Take 15 minutes to listen to the Jolt Podcast from FORESIGHT Climate & Energy. At the 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns, Sean Carroll sat down with Susanne Schilderman, ICLEI Europe RexCom Member and Deputy Mayor of Gemeente Utrecht 🇳🇱 to discuss the city's bold sustainability initiatives and the challenges it has had to overcome on this journey. 🎧 Listen https://lnkd.in/gbaTUiEa Valeria Eirin

🌍 An open consultation on the nature-positive economy has launched! 🌱 And we’re inviting key urban actors like #ICLEIMembers to help shape the future of sustainable urban development. 🏙️ Cities and urban areas are crucial players in driving the transition to a nature-positive economy. So your input will guide investments, influence local policies, and support the innovation needed to regenerate ecosystems, promote biodiversity, and ensure cities thrive in harmony with nature. 🗣️ Why Participate? By contributing, your city can play a leading role in aligning urban policies with nature-positive strategies that benefit both people and the planet. 📝 How to Contribute: Review 5 key messages and take 5 minutes to complete the feedback form. 🔗 Visit: www.gonaturepositive.eu 📅 Have your say until 30 November! Let’s work together to build cities where nature and urban life flourish side by side. Your voice matters in creating a nature-positive future! #naturepositive #naturepositiveeconomy #biodiversity #nature