Itabashi Ward revitalises its small scale urban agriculture tradition
Small scale urban agriculture in Japan has a long history but is increasingly being diversified beyond just providing freshly grown…
Local action, global impact: How Kawasaki’s climate action can affect international businesses
In January 2020, a World Economic Forum report found that businesses are much more dependent on nature than previously realised,…
Call for Application! ESD Okayama Award 2021
‘ESD Okayama Award 2021’ is open for entry! Okayama City (Japan) and ESD Okayama Award Steering Committee are pleased to announce that ‘ESD Okayama Award 2021’ is open for entry internationally. It rewards outstanding practices on Education for Sustainable Development…
City-to-City Collaboration for Low-Carbon Society between Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) have made a relationship as member cities of the “Asian Network…
By Aichi Prefecture’s call, 51 Local governments in Japan signed the Edinburgh Declaration
Aichi Prefecture hosted the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD-COP10) in Nagoya in 2010. At the…
The 12th International Forum on Sustainable Asia-Pacific (ISAP2020)
The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) will hold the 12th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific [ISAP2020]…
Daring Cities 2020’s sessions by Japan
Even as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the climate crisis continues to impact our cities, towns and regions around the…
ICLEI Communication Vol.12 is now available
ICLEI Japan has been focusing on local governments, who are the main actors in realizing a sustainable society, and introduces…
ICLEI Communication Vol.10 & Vol.11 are now available
ICLEI Japan has been focusing on local governments, who are the main actors in realizing a sustainable society, and introduces…
Annual Report 2019
The report highlights activities conducted by ICLEI Japan Office in fiscal year 2019. (Only available in Japanese) Annual Report 2019…
Strong Message from Japan in ICLEI’s Race to Zero Dialogues
On the 5th of June 2020, the UN High-Level Climate Champions for Action, Nigel Topping and Gonzalo Munoz launched the…
Realization of Transition to 100% Renewable Energy at New Yokohama City Hall Building
As one of the largest inner city projects, Yokohama City has taken the initiative in replacing all power consumed within…