ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability European Secretariat
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb 2026 | Axel Volkery Head of Unit | Courtesy visit to introduce ICLEI and discuss priorities for urban mobility . | SRC |
| 05 Feb 2026 | Axel Volkery Head of Unit | Courtesy visit to introduce ICLEI and discuss priorities for urban mobility . | — |
| 06 Nov 2025 | Kadri Uustal Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the preparation of the EU Agenda for Cities | — |
| 06 Nov 2025 | Kadri Uustal Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the preparation of the EU Agenda for Cities | SRC |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Beatriz Yordi Director | ETS2 & Social Climate Fund Implementation, Communication Efforts and Best Practices | — |
| 29 Sept 2025 | Beatriz Yordi Director | ETS2 & Social Climate Fund Implementation, Communication Efforts and Best Practices | SRC |
| 03 Sept 2025 | Kadri Uustal Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the upcoming EU Agenda for Cities and how it is connected to the ongoing MFF negotiations. | — |
| 03 Sept 2025 | Eva Schultz Cabinet member | Meeting on the territorial and skills approach of the Competitiveness agenda | — |
| 03 Sept 2025 | Eva Schultz Cabinet member | Meeting on the territorial and skills approach of the Competitiveness agenda | SRC |
| 03 Sept 2025 | Kadri Uustal Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the upcoming EU Agenda for Cities and how it is connected to the ongoing MFF negotiations. | SRC |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Hubert Gambs Deputy Director-General | The Role of Cities and Regions in EU Competitiveness Agenda | — |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Hubert Gambs Deputy Director-General | The Role of Cities and Regions in EU Competitiveness Agenda | SRC |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Beatriz Yordi Director | ETS2 / SCF / Public consultation | — |
| 30 Jun 2025 | Beatriz Yordi Director | ETS2 / SCF / Public consultation | SRC |
| 15 May 2025 | Mario Ronconi Head of Unit | Discussion on ICLEI’s programmes in South and Southeast Asia | — |
| 15 May 2025 | Mario Ronconi Head of Unit | Discussion on ICLEI’s programmes in South and Southeast Asia | SRC |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Kadri Uustal Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the preparation of the EU Agenda for cities, and future Multiannual Financial Framework | — |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Anna Wagner Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the preparation of the EU Agenda for cities, and future Multiannual Financial Framework | SRC |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Kadri Uustal Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the preparation of the EU Agenda for cities, and future Multiannual Financial Framework | SRC |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Agnese Papadia Cabinet member | Energy and Housing | — |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Agnese Papadia Cabinet member | Energy and Housing | SRC |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Anna Wagner Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the preparation of the EU Agenda for cities, and future Multiannual Financial Framework | — |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Eva Schultz Cabinet member | Follow up of Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry | — |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Eva Schultz Cabinet member | Follow up of Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry | SRC |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Kurt Vandenberghe Director-General | Discussion to ensure a strong response from cities and regions. | SRC |
Mission & Goals
ICLEI is the world's leading association of cities and local governments dedicated to sustainable development. We are a powerful movement of 12 mega-cities, 100 super-cities and urban regions, 450 large cities as well as 450 medium-sized cities and towns in 84 countries. We promote local action for global sustainability and supports cities to become sustainable, resilient, resource-efficient, biodiverse, low-carbon; to build a smart infrastructure; and to develop an inclusive, green urban economy with the ultimate aim to achieve healthy and happy communities. ICLEI was founded in 1990 by 200 local governments from 43 countries who convened for the first World Congress of Local Governments for a Sustainable Future at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Operations started in 1991 at the World Secretariat in Toronto, Canada, and the European Secretariat in Freiburg, Germany. Today ICLEI is operating through 17 Secretariats and Offices around the World.
EU Legislative Interests
Public procurement (green, sustainable, circular and innovation), Sustainable Products Initiative, Ecodesign, European Green Deal, Waste, Smart Cities, Social economy and social innovation, Social equity and social justice, Circular Economy, Sustainable Finance, Just Transition Strategies, Adapting to climate change, Climate Action, Clean Air, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy efficiency – targets, directive and rules, Energy-efficient buildings, International climate action, Regional policy, Renewable energy, Research and innovation, Food, Sustainable Urban Mobility, Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions, Urban Air Quality and Noise, Sustainable Food Chains, Culture and Cultural Heritage, Infrastructure, Buildings and construction sector, New European Bauhaus Initiative, MFF, Cities Agenda
Communication Activities
Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans ( http://sumps-up.eu/ ) Co-Organizer of the European Sustainable Mobility Week (on behalf of DG Move) Operating the GPP Helpdesk on behalf of DG ENV Organiser of the regular EcoProcura Conference (involving DG ENV, , DG GROW) ICLEI, together with a series of organisations from across the EU, is updating the European Commission's GPP Training Toolkit, and organising 10 training programmes for procurers in 7 EU countries Big Buyers for Climate and Environment is a European Commission Initiative for promoting collaboration between big public buyers in implementing strategic public procurement for sustainable solutions. ICLEI and EUROCITIES are currently running the initiative on behalf of the European Commission, DG Internal Market, Industry Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW). Being a partner in the management of the European and Global Covenant of Mayors and the cooperation with DG ENER, DG Clima, DG Regio, and FPI (EEAS) Member of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform Member of the European Commission GPP Member State Advisory Group Implementing partner for the Intelligent Cities Challenge Organiser of the European Sustainable Cities and Towns Conference, Platform and Campaign related to the European Green Deal Preparing the concept for Local Greening Plans (DG ENV) Implementation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy (DG ENV) Buy Better Food Campaign Official partner of the New European Bauhaus Initiative (DG Regio/JRC) Member of the Jury for the New European Bauhaus Prizes -2021 (DG Regio/JRC) Member of the Cultural Heritage Expert Group of the European Commission (DG EAC) Implementing partner of Net Zero cities (DG RTD) Implementing partner of Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (DG ENER) Implementing partner of the adaptation policy facility (DG CLIMA) Implementing partner of the Coal Regions in Transition initiative (DG ENER) Partner of the Cities Race to Zero and Race to Resilience Green Climate Cities programme & Climate-Neutrality Framework Members of the Coalition for Higher ambition Founding partner of the coalition for community energy Steering Committee representative for Europe of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 campaign Local government constituency representative in the Global Alliance for Buildings and Constructions Local Government and Municipal Authorities Constituency to UNFCCC Focal point
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
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Organisation Members
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