Reshaping our future through CitiesWithNature and RegionsWithNature
On World Cities Day 2020, ICLEI invited all of us to imagine ways to reshape our urban future through CitiesWithNature & RegionsWithNature. Watch the video
United for Nature on World Cities Day
ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability Cities Biodiversity Center pledged support for the Global Coalition for Biodiversity, to raise awareness about the need to protect biodiversity and promote stronger collaborative action. Get informed
Daring Cities 2020 – a Global Virtual Forum for Urban Leaders
ICLEI and the City of Bonn co-hosted Daring Cities 2020, the Global Virtual Forum for Urban Leaders taking on the Climate Emergency from October 7th to 28rd. Get informed
RALLYING YOUTH VOICE FOR BIODIVERSITY!
Green Zone Interview with GYBN: Youth speaks up for biodiversity!
The "Youth For Nature" manifesto and open letter are the result of years of consultations asking youth what actions they want to see for biodiversity at the global level. Watch the video
Youth unites for Nature through a Manifesto calling for international action for Nature
Take a look back at youth full commitment calling for global action for nature during UN General Assembly! Get informed
TEASER: Expertise on Marine Biodiversity featuring Julia Tasse, Senior Fellow - IRIS. Watch
"We can continue to progress by instilling ocean protection in the future of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework to break down sectoral silos and ideological barriers (...)". Read
HOW CAN BIODIVERSITY FOOTPRINT MEASURES HELP TRANSITION TO A GREEN ECONOMY?
TEASER: Expertise on Biodiversity Footprint featuring Peter Zulka, Senior Specialist - Environment Agency Austria. Watch
“Life cycle assessment is a crucial part of the transition to a green economy and the privileged method for calculation of (...)." Read
LANDSCAPE APPROACHES: A TOOL TO STRENGHTEN BIODIVERSITY.
TEASER: Expertise on Landscape Approaches featuring Helmut Gaugitsch, Head of Scientific Services Biodiversity - Environment Agency Austria. Watch
“Building on existing experience and concrete examples can help in the development of the Post-2020 Biodiversity Framework (...)". Read
IPBES Pandemics Report: Escaping the ‘Era of Pandemics’
The IPBES Pandemics report was launched on October 29th. IPBES brought together 22 experts from all regions of the world to provide scientific evidence in risk factors driving COVID 19 and other pandemics. Get informed
EU Green Week – A New Beginning for Nature & People
The EU Green Week highlighted the contribution biodiversity can make to society and the economy, and the role it can play in supporting and stimulating recovery in a post-pandemic world, bringing jobs and sustainable growth. Get informed
The United Nations Biodiversity Summit at the 75th session of UN General Assembly
On 30 September 2020, the General Assembly convened the United Nations Summit on Biodiversity under the theme “Urgent action on biodiversity for sustainable development.” Get informed
Businesses commit for biodiversity through an online consultation!
Business For Nature are inviting businesses to share their views on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and on the road to Kunming. Get informed