Local and regional governments and ICLEI
Local and regional governments across the ICLEI network are committed to building a sustainable urban future.
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The ICLEI network
Local and regional governments across the ICLEI network represent a diversity of cities, towns and regions. Collectively, they form a dynamic force advancing sustainable urban development worldwide.
The ICLEI Network is made up of our Members, who serve in governance roles, elect our leadership, and engage in ICLEI’s activities, advocacy and mission, and ICLEI Network cities and regions, which are local governments actively engaged in ICLEI activities. You can search for these activities in the Activities Database.
Our growing network reaches:
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1750+
cities, towns and regions
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126
countries worldwide
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25+
percent of the global urban population
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20+
percent of the global population
Become an ICLEI Member
Become a Member of ICLEI and enjoy exclusive Member benefits and participate in the governance of the leading network of cities committed to building a sustainable urban future.
Become a MemberJoining ICLEI means connecting to more than 1,500 local and regional governments as well as technical experts and a diversity community of partners worldwide. ICLEI Members actively engage with their peers through conferences, workshops, webinars and online platforms and take advantage of our connections with businesses, financial institutions and other implementation partners that help strengthen innovation and resourcing.
Eva Madeira Head of ICLEI Global Membership & Governance
Featured city
Turku, Finland
The third-largest urban area in Finland, Turku is an active Member in
the ICLEI network, as well as a frontrunner in climate action and
circular economy. With ICLEI, Turku aims to achieve carbon neutrality by
2029 through mitigation, adaptation and circular development, always
putting residents at the center of their policies.
