ICLEI’s global network commits to accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels
The Urban Shift | Action & Innovation for Sustainable Cities
Headline Story: A Bold Step Toward a Fossil Fuel-Free Future
The momentum is shifting! In June 2026, ICLEI’s Global Executive Committee officially approved a groundbreaking Global Position, committing our entire network to accelerate a fair, rapid, and coordinated transition away from fossil fuels at the local level.
Local governments are on the frontlines of climate action. To steer this transformation, our movement is guided by Five Principles for a Fossil Fuel-Free Future:
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🤝 Fair: Ensuring a just transition that protects vulnerable communities and workers.
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🛡️ Fortified: Strengthening local infrastructure and governance for long-term resilience.
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⚡ Fast: Pushing for urgent, ambitious timelines to meet science-backed climate goals.
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🌳 Flourishing: Creating healthier, greener, and more livable cities for all.
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🧩 Flexible: Tailoring sustainable solutions to fit unique local contexts.
Discover how your city can align with the Global Position
Upcoming Events & Call to Action
Register Now: 9ᵗʰ Summit for Subnational Governments & Cities
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Event: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17)
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When: October 2026
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Where: Yerevan, Armenia
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Why Attend: Join city leaders, urban planners, and biodiversity experts from around the globe to ensure local governments remain at the center of global nature restoration targets.
Call for Solutions: Elevate Kaohsiung’s Ecological Resilience
Does your organization or start-up have a game-changing solution to boost urban resilience, combat urban heat, or restore ecosystems? Kaohsiung is looking for innovative practices to strengthen its climate defense.
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https://mailchi.mp/iclei.org/inews-1-july-2026-fossil-fuels-4760621?e=8ccdcf7510
