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Local and regional governments face important barriers in accessing finance such as the low capacity for developing bankable projects and the lack of information on financing instruments and opportunities. The session will give an insight on: (i) local government representatives from Europe, South America and Africa sharing their challenges to secure finance. (ii) financial institution […]

This session aimed at debunking the challenges that are on the path towards achieving the Paris agreement objectives by tackling the angle of sustainable generation and consumption of energy. Speakers and panelists discussed the needed steps towards the achievement of 100% RE targets globally and the support that energy communities can provide in ensuring resilience […]

Urban Living Labs can help illustrate the potential of innovative local climate actions. This session provides perspectives from global think tanks, academics and businesses to facilitate energy access, resilience and abundance through sustainable mobility and electric grid innovation.

First Energy research projects in cooperation with Africa workshop hosted by CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency.Discover more about CINEA

ICLEI World Congress showcases how cities, towns and regions across our network are advancing sustainable urban development worldwide.From the founding World Congress in New York City, USA in 1990, the ICLEI World Congress has always taken a deep and critical look at the most relevant and pressing issues in urban sustainability. The ICLEI World Congress […]

ICLEI ES and WS organised a session as part of Daring Cities 2022 conference. 

The discussion focused on two main topics: Energy and Transport policy landscape in Kenya. The introduction of the productive use of solar was in charge of Madeleine Raabe, form Wuppertal Institute, followed by a panel discussion about Renewable energy and productive use, where the invites got the chance to provide an overview of the policies […]

Achieving Energy Security, Independence and Sustainability with Renewables focused Local Action Climate and energy are inextricably linked. The climate emergency is more urgent than ever, and the world is also facing an energy security crisis that has ripple effects across multiple dimensions. Transitioning to renewables synergises across both, contributing to climate change mitigation while also […]

For more than a decade, Sankalp has successfully built regional ecosystems for India, Southeast Asia, and Africa, connecting international players with local organizations and entrepreneurs. We understand the importance of bringing together diverse stakeholders at the intersection of business and development, and the impact this has for early stage businesses to be able to grow. […]

Accelerating the clean energy transition - towards lower bills and greater skills.  Discover more

COP28 UAE will be a milestone moment when the world will take stock of its progress on the Paris Agreement. The first Global Stocktake (GST) will provide a comprehensive assessment of progress since adopting the Paris Agreement. The GST will help align efforts on climate action, including putting measures in place to bridge the gaps […]

The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns (ESCT) will take place on 1-3 October in Aalborg, Denmark. All cities, partners and experts seeking to contribute to the sustainable transformation of our cities and regions are cordially invited to attend the 2024 edition of European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns, which also marks […]