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The Infrastructure, Finance, Economic Management and General Affairs Commission today approved the accession of the council to this body to work together with administrations from around the world in the achievement of actions that contribute to transforming urban environments towards a more respectful model with the environment Murcia City Council joins ICLEI, the Association of Local Governments for Sustainability, with the aim of working together with administrations from around the world in the development of sustainable actions that contribute to transforming urban environments. The Infrastructure, Finance, Economic Management and General Affairs Commission today approved the council's adhesion to this UN consultation body, which represents local governments at conferences and congresses on sustainable development.

The final approval will be ratified next Thursday by the Plenary of the City Council. ICLEI brings together local governments, research centers and representatives of the industrial sector to develop innovative projects on issues such as services on biodiversity and ecosystems, mitigation and adaptation to climate change, energy, food, infrastructures, contracting, mobility and Water. “This body has great weight in the European and international sphere and works closely with other European institutions, as well as with the United Nations to ensure that the opinion of local governments is taken into account.

Our adhesion represents another step towards the new city model in which we are immersed in the Murcia City Council, through the development of the Urban Agenda 2030 ”, highlighted Mercedes Bernabé, councilor for Urban Agenda and Open Government, who He adds that, in this sense, "participation and dialogue is our great ally for mutual enrichment that promotes the achievement of sustainable policies."  ICLEI Campaigns ICLEI helps local governments raise political awareness on key issues, build capacity through technical assistance, and assess local and cumulative progress toward sustainable development. Among its campaigns, the Local Agenda 21 stands out to help local governments in planning sustainable development through the implementation of policies and participatory actions, which promote, at the same time, the exchange of experiences between cities and contribute to giving to know examples of good practices. The Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) campaign, active since 1992, is developed by cities that adopt policies and implement measures to achieve measurable reductions in local greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and enhance urban livability and sustainability. Finally, the Water campaign, launched in June 2000, attempts to build a global movement of local governments committed to achieving tangible improvements in the sustainable use of freshwater resources through the protection and enhancement of local watersheds, reducing water pollution, and improving the availability and efficiency of water and environmental sanitation services. In addition to its campaigns, ICLEI also provides guidance and facilitates the exchange of experiences among its members through a variety of thematic networks or regional networks and technical projects.

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Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia