This topic, also known as human settlements, is an integrative concept that comprises physical components of shelter and infrastructure; plus the services to which those physical elements provide support, such as education, health, culture, welfare, recreation and nutrition. 

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Topic Events

ICLEI World Congress 2021-22

The ICLEI World Congress 2021 - 2022 is now a year-long experience, hosted by ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability and the City of Malmö, Sweden. ICLEI’s triennial gathering offers multiple opportunities to connect throughout 2021 – 2022. On 13-15 April 2021, we connected online for the Virtual Launch of the ICLEI World Congress 2021 – 2022. An all digital experience kicked off the event including high-level discussions on how local and regional governments can continue to advance on sustainable development together with ICLEI.
May 11 to 13 2022, 8:00am - 6:00pm

ICLEI World Congress 2021-22

The ICLEI World Congress 2021 - 2022 is now a year-long experience, hosted by ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability and the City of Malmö, Sweden. ICLEI’s triennial gathering offers multiple opportunities to connect throughout 2021 – 2022. On 13-15 April 2021, we connected online for the Virtual Launch of the ICLEI World Congress 2021 – 2022. An all digital experience kicked off the event including high-level discussions on how local and regional governments can continue to advance on sustainable development together with ICLEI.
May 11 to 13 2022, 8:00am - 6:00pm

ICLEI World Congress 2021

ICLEI World Congress 2021 will take place from 14-17 April 2021 in Malmö, Sweden. Hundreds of local, regional and national governments, international agencies, representatives of the private sector, academics and researchers, community groups and other partners from around the world will come together to steer the global sustainable development agenda by enhancing action taken in urban areas worldwide.

Malmö, Sweden: Sustainability in action

Apr 14 to 17 2021, 8:00am - 10:00pm
CEDT

Topic Resources

Sustainability Science: Toward a Synthesis

This is the background document for the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine virtual workshop, Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities for Sustainability Science convened on November 30, December 1, and December 2, 2020.

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C40 Knowledge Hub

The C40 Knowledge Hub is a treasure-trove of resources from leading climate cities.  Topics include a wide range of sustainable communities/cities subject areas, and resources include case studies, research reports, implementation guides, policy briefs, videos, tools and more.  Free to use, with a login option for keeping track of your finds.