Low carbon development

Thematic overview

To curb climate change and improve human and environmental health, local governments must shed the legacy of fossil fuels, decoupling emissions from economic growth and pursuing the most effective pathway to achieve carbon neutrality, energy security, clean air and an active green economy.

The ICLEI World Congress 2018 will explore examples from local and regional governments that are successfully leading the transition, while looking into innovative methods and best practices to strengthen the capacity of local and regional governments.

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