Daring Cities Partners

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability (known as “ICLEI”) is a global network of more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 125+ countries, ICLEI influences sustainability policy and drives local action for zero emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development. ICLEI Members and its team of experts work together through peer exchange, partnerships and capacity building to create systemic change for urban sustainability.

An ICLEI Member since 2000, the Federal City of Bonn, Germany, is the seat of the ICLEI World Secretariat. The City is led by Lord Mayor Guido Déus and Deputy Mayor Ursula Sautter serves as Chair of the UN Sustainability Governance Portfolio for the ICLEI Global Executive Committee. Bonn is constantly working on improving its sustainable performance by adopting local action programs, successfully establishing forms of cooperation with cities all over the world, and by launching activities that advance sustainable development.

The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is responsible for formulating the principles and strategies of German development policy, which form the basis of cooperation with partner countries and international organisations. Sustainable urban development is recognized as a key element for achieving international development and climate goals and, therefore, constitutes a significant field of German development policy. BMZ is, hence, a very committed actor in the Habitat III process and actively contributes to shaping the international debate on urbanization.

The Foundation for International Dialogue of the Savings Bank (Stiftung Internationale Begegnung der Sparkasse in Bonn) promotes international discussion and fosters cooperation in the Federal city of Bonn. The Foundation supports the activities of institutions and associations committed to working for international understanding and intercultural dialogue.