Asia Knowledge Brokering for the CLARE Research For Impact (R4I) Hub
The CLARE R4I Hub, hosted by SSN will support CLARE project teams to strengthen their research for impact capability through a learning agenda on research for impact and synthesis of lessons. The main focus of the role is to build synergies with the cohort of in-country knowledge brokers to identify knowledge brokering opportunities to maximise […]
ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center
Through these outcomes, ICLEI CBC has shaped a global policy environment that supports local and regional governments in their efforts to scale up and mainstream nature in sustainable urban development worldwide. ICLEI has also developed a dedicated website for local and subnational governments to advance the Action Agenda for Nature and People and the post-2020 […]
CitiesWithNature Partnership Initiative
ICLEI develops strategic global partnerships and the ongoing and continuous development of the various components and pathways of the CWN platform.
Local Action for Biodiversity (LAB): Wetlands South Africa
The LAB: Wetlands SA Project supported 11 municipalities with improving local government knowledge and understanding of the value of wetlands and how wetlands can support municipalities with achieving their mandates through the provision of ecosystem services. It enabled the process of integrating of wetlands, climate resilience, and biodiversity management into local government land-use planning and […]
Guidelines for an Integrated Approach in the Development and Implementation of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans
The Guidelines provide detailed and comprehensive guidance on thirteen general areas for action to promote integration, coordination and cooperation, applicable to national, subnational and local levels of government. To develop the guidelines, ICLEI consulted with selected national and subnational governments globally; undertook a comparative analysis of their biodiversity strategies and action plans; presented the draft […]
City-to-City Food Systems Exchange
ICLEI works in collaboration with FAO, ICLEI, RUAF and C40 to collectively promote and support subnational take-up and engagement regarding food policy and action in African cities, in line with global targets and ambitions articulated in SDG 2 and through initiatives such as the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact. This collaboration is also intended to […]
Building Capacity for Subnational Biodiversity Planning
ICLEI and the SCBD collaborated in preliminary consultations with Parties and selected subnational and local authorities on the need for implementation of NBSAPs by subnational governments. ICLEIwas tasked with guidelines for an integrated approach in the development and implementation of national, subnational and local biodiversity strategies and action plan and undertake capacity development. The Guidelines […]
Frontline Cities and Islands 2.0
While many island urban settlements are growing rapidly, climate change and increasingly frequent disasters are stressing urban systems. ICLEI promotes sustainable island and urban development through resilience and systems planning, clean energy, coastal fisheries management, infrastructure, innovative finance, ecosystems services, post disaster recovery and sustainable tourism. ICLEI collaborates with Mayors and leaders, through twinning of […]
ICLEI Cities Biodiversity Center
Since 2008, ICLEI’s Cities Biodiversity Center (CBC) has convened successive summits as official parallel events to the Conference on Biological Diversity COP, to enable local and subnational governments engagement. These Summits have resulted in strong political outcomes, including the Quintana Roo (2016) and Sharm El-Sheikh (2018) Communiques, Nagoya Plan of Action on Subnational Governments, Cities […]
CitiesWithNature Partnership Initiative
Through CitiesWithNature (CWN), local and regional governments are able to enhance the potential of nature to provide essential ecosystem services and solutions for the overall health of human habitats and urban areas. Through this platform, cities can engage, connect, learn, share, act, and inspire each other in the way of biodiversity and urban nature. ICLEI […]