Cities and urban regions occupy just 0.12% of the Earth's surface but are home to 50% of the population and account for 75% of energy consumption and CO2 emissions. By 2050, the world will need to build urban infrastructure equivalent to what was built in the last 4,000 years to accommodate population growth. Local governments and cities will be critical to addressing global challenges like climate change and urbanization, as they are on the front lines and their actions can have widespread impact. ICLEI, an international organization for local governments, works to support cities in transitioning to low-carbon and climate-resilient development through initiatives, events, and tools to share solutions and accelerate climate action.

2. •Cities and
urban regions today
0.12% of the Earth’s surface
50% of the population
75% of energy consumption
and CO2 emissions
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3. • Urbanization
„By 2050, within 40 years,
An unbroken we will have to build once more
global trend the same urban capacity as we have
built over the last 4000 years.“
The 1:100
challenge
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4. • Local Action
Moves the World
1 UN
200
countries
1 million
local governments
We are becoming a planet of citizens,
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5. • Where the cities are
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6. • Risk and response
• A failed city can mean a failed
country.
• A vibrant, resilient city can
stabilize a country.
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7. • Global Trends – Urban Leadership Challenge
• Population growth • Housing
• Urbanization • Greenspace
• Global Warming • Jobs
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Water
Soil
Food
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Water, Sanitation
Energy
Transport
• Mineral resources • Childcare
• Health • Healthcare
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8. • Cities need rapid
and radical
transformation
Eco-efficiency
low carbon, biodiverse
Climate resilience
Green urban economy
safeguarding ecosystems services
Healthy & happy communities
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9. • Low-carbon and
climate-neutral city
Global Cities Covenant on Climate
World Mayors Summits on Climate
(2010 Mexico City; 2005 Montréal, …)
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10. • Low-carbon and
climate-neutral city
Focal point vis-à-vis UNFCCC
for Local Governments und Municipal
Authorities Constituency
Dialogues, debates: looking for solutions
Conferences, training sessions
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11. • Low-carbon and
climate-neutral city
Online service
for urban ghg
emissions
accounting
Online service for cities‘ reporting on
emissions reduction targets, climate
actions, and actual ghg emissions
Global registry of local government
climate targets, actions and
performance –
measurable, reportable, verifiable
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13. • Supporting Cities
Connecting
leaders
Accelerating
action
Gateway
to solutions
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