In this urban century, local leaders are called upon to confront historical and contemporary challenges and to go beyond immediate responses to the issues that confront them daily. To do this, it is necessary to anticipate and respond to the rapid transformations underway and to take a leading role in shaping global change within their own territories.

Going further, discovering the potential of the territory with opportunities that generate a positive impact on people's quality of life, their prosperity, and the environment is what distinguishes the governments associated with ICLEI in South America.

In our Network, public managers gain training and access best practices for more informed cities, exchange experiences and knowledge for more connected cities, access solutions for smarter territories; influence global negotiations for more prominent cities; and carry out impactful and visible actions for more sustainable territories.

We influence sustainability policies at all levels and drive local action for low-carbon, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular development. Our network and team of experts work together, offering access to knowledge, partnerships, and capacity building to generate systemic change for urban sustainability.