Earlier this year, the Foundation for Environmental Education signed a collaboration agreement with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, a project-based Non-Profit and Public Benefit Organisation operating for the benefit of cities, nature, and people.
Since then, ICLEI has been partnering with the Blue Flag, and we are very happy to announce that ICLEI is now joining the Blue Flag International Jury, where the expertise of such an organization can be used further for the development of the Blue Flag programme and of its awarded sites.
ICLEI is active in 125+ countries, and through its cooperation with local and regional governments, it focuses to anticipate challenges such as urbanization, climate change, ecosystem degradation, and inequity. Based on data and scientific evidence, they invest in the knowledge and design of new solutions and in the sustainable development of cities.
The Blue Flag International Jury consists of members from international key organisations with different focus and expertise, representing various groups and stakeholders.
Along with its many merits, ICLEI was chosen as an International Jury Member as it represents and brings the perspective of local and regional governments from many different towns and cities. Moreover, its focus on low-emission, nature-based and circular development in cities is aligned with FEE’s GAIA 20:30 strategy, defined by three goals: to Empower Climate Action, Protect Global Biodiversity, and Reduce Environmental Pollution.
Cooperation with organisations that have the same goals and focus can help us build better strategies and accelerate the transition to a sustainable society.