ICLEI is a global network dedicated to building a sustainable urban future
Empowering local and subnational governments, amplifying their voice and driving impactful action on the world stage for over three decades.
who we are
ICLEI is a global network of over 2,500 local and regional governments, driven by experts, that empowers its members to advance practical, integrated solutions for sustainable urban development and climate action.
in the region
ICLEI’s work in Oceania
As the Regional Secretariat for ICLEI and the Global Covenant of Mayors, ICLEI Oceania works collaboratively with cities and regions, alongside a range of partners, to co-develop and implement on-the-ground projects, build capacity and develop knowledge products and tools, bring the voices of local leaders to the global stage, and support local and subnational governments to mainstream sustainability into policies and planning. ICLEI Oceania’s strength is boosted by ICLEI’s global network of members and offices. Working alongside the ICLEI World Secretariat, our Regional and Country offices across the globe, and the cities and regions in the ICLEI network, we benefit from collective expertise, shared learning and ongoing exchange that enrich and amplify our impact.
Latest news & resources
Latest news & resources
Local action, global impact: make your mark this Biodiversity Day
April 20, 2026
International Day for Biological Diversity is just around the corner, on 22 May. This year’s theme is ‘acting locally for global impact’ – an ethos central to our work of facilitating and amplifying nature-based progress at the local and subnational government level to the global scale. This year’s campaign connects
Welcoming new faces to the ICLEI Oceania team
Product stewardship will fast-track circular action across Australia
April 13, 2026
As escalating transport costs cascade through to municipal service delivery, the margins for managing waste streams for Australian Councils and their providers become increasingly difficult and cost-prohibitive, which is why product stewardship schemes are vital to drive better waste solutions for local government. According to the Waste Management and Resource
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ICLEI Oceania
ICLEI Oceania connects local government to a powerful global network for peer learning, advocacy and support, elevating the collective capacity to tackle complex challenges like climate change and urbanisation with integrated, practical solutions.
our work
Supporting local governments across the Pacific
ICLEI Oceania drives impact and empowers local governments across the Pacific to build sustainable communities.
