Overview
Lobbying Costs
950,000€
Financial year: Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
2 Fte (8)
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
0
High-level Commission meetings
18
Lobbying Costs over the years
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Info
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability European Secretariat (ICLEI)
EU Transparency Register
064034733055-88 First registered on 30 Oct 2018
Goals / Remit
ICLEI is the world's leading association of cities and local governments dedicated to sustainable development. We are a powerful movement of 12 mega-cities, 100 super-cities and urban regions, 450 large cities as well as 450 medium-sized cities and towns in 84 countries. We promote local action for global sustainability and supports cities to become sustainable, resilient, resource-efficient, biodiverse, low-carbon; to build a smart infrastructure; and to develop an inclusive, green urban economy with the ultimate aim to achieve healthy and happy communities.
ICLEI was founded in 1990 by 200 local governments from 43 countries who convened for the first World Congress of Local Governments for a Sustainable Future at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Operations started in 1991 at the World Secretariat in Toronto, Canada, and the European Secretariat in Freiburg, Germany. Today ICLEI is operating through 17 Secretariats and Offices around the World.
We believe that local governments are best placed to overcome environmental, social and economic challenges and achieve a transformation to sustainability and an improved quality of life for their citizens. ICLEI champions the role of local and regional governments at international level by raising their concerns within the European and global policy arena.
The ICLEI European Secretariat, based in Freiburg (Germany) and Brussels (Belgium), supports members across 35 countries in Europe, Northern Africa, the Middle East and West Asia. ICLEI is involved in EU policy processes for urban sustainability, working together with European networks, the European Commission, the Committee of the Regions, and many other organisations advancing sustainability.
ICLEI is a growing Association of cities, local and metropolitan governments leading the way in sustainable development with worldwide presence, which connects leaders in strategic alliances, which prepares cities for the future, whose voice is heard, and which is attractive to be a member of, work for and partner with. For example, ICLEI is acting as the LGMA focal point for UNFCCC negotiations and deeply involved in the UN Sustainable Development Agenda.
ICLEI is a high-energy, flexible Movement of local governments working together in national, regional and international networks; engaging in global campaigns for sustainability, participating in performance-based programs, advancing through an international exchange of experiences and solutions – a movement which is supported by commitment processes, performance frameworks, programs, networks, strategic alliances and centers of excellence.
ICLEI is an effective sustainability and environmental Agency strengthening the capacity of local governments and their networks to identify and implement radical solutions and act rapidly; providing advanced knowledge and delivering training to local leaders, planners and decision makers; demonstrating creativity and excellence in developing innovative methods and tools; serving as the cities gateway to solutions for the future.Main EU files targeted
Any initiative and process related to sustainable public procurement and circular economy
Climate change mitigation and adaptation
Energy and Smart Cities
Sustainable Urban Mobility
Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions
Urban Air Quality and NoiseAddress
Head Office
ICLEI European Secretariat
Leopoldring 3
Freiburg 79098
GERMANYEU Office
ICLEI Brussels Office
Avenue de Tervuren 35
Brussels 1040
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People
Total lobbyists declared
8
Employment time Lobbyists 25% 8 Lobbyists (Full time equivalent)
2
Lobbyists with EP accreditation
No lobbyists with EP accreditations
Complementary Information
None declared
Person in charge of EU relations
Mr Wolfgang Teubner (Managing Director)
Person with legal responsibility
Mr Wolfgang Teubner (Managing Director)
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Categories
Category
VI - Organisations representing local, regional and municipal authorities, other public or mixed entities, etc.
Subcategory
Transnational associations and networks of public regional or other sub-national authorities
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Networking
Affiliation
None declared
Member organisations
None declared
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Financial Data
Closed financial year
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
Lobbying costs for closed financial year
950,000€
EU grant income for closed financial year
3,790,780 € (Source: Mainly Horizon 2020)
Other financial info
Since our members are local and regional governments the contributions from members are also to be considered as public financing.
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EU Structures
Groups (European Commission)
Support to Circular Economy Financing Expert Group#E03517 #http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regexpert/index.cfm?do=groupDetail.groupDetail&groupID=3517 #Member #C#Commission expert group on cultural heritage (Cultural Heritage Forum)#E03650 #http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regexpert/index.cfm?do=groupDetail.groupDetail&groupID=3650 #Member #C#Informal Green Public Procurement Advisory Group #E00453 #http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regexpert/index.cfm?do=groupDetail.groupDetail&groupID=453 #Member #C
Groups (European Parliament)
None
Communication activities
European Mobility Week (on behalf of DG Move)
Promoting Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans ( http://sumps-up.eu/ )
Operating the GPP Helpdesk for DG ENV and the EU Institutions (on behalf of DG ENV)
Organiser of the regular EcoProcura Conference (involving DG ENV, DG Market, DG Growth)
Supporting the implementation of the EU Green Week
Working on a European Urban Water Agenda 2030 (on behalf of DG ENV)
Being a partner in the management of the European and Global Covenant of Mayors and the International Urban Cooperation (IUC) in cooperation with DG ENER, DG Clima, DG Regio, and FPI (EEAS)
Member of the circular economy financinig expert group
Organiser of the European Sustainable Cities and Towns Conference, Platform and Campaign
Involvement in many CIVITAS activities
Coordinator of the European Green Capitals Network (on behalf of DG ENV)
Member of the Green Capitals JuryOther activities
None declared
- Meetings
Meetings
18 meetings found. Download meetings
The list below only covers meetings held since November 2014 with commissioners, their cabinet members or directors-general at the European Commission; other lobby meetings with lower-level staff may have taken place, but the European Commission doesn't proactively publish information about these meetings. For more information about which commissioner is responsible for which portfolio, check out this link: https://commissioners.ec.europa.eu/index_en All information below comes from European Commission web pages.
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Date 23 Jan 2024 Location Brussels Subject Discussion to ensure a strong response from cities and regions. DG Climate Action Attending - Kurt Vandenberghe (Director-General)
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Date 08 Nov 2023 Location Video call Subject Challenges and opportunities identified by local authorities while implementing the Green Deal. Cabinet Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič Portfolio Energy Union Attending - Virginie Battu-henriksson (Cabinet member)
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Date 08 Nov 2023 Location Video call Subject Challenges and opportunities identified by local authorities while implementing the Green Deal. Cabinet Cabinet of Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič Portfolio Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight Attending - Virginie Battu-henriksson (Cabinet member)
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Date 27 Jun 2023 Location Brussels Subject Local Green Deals Cabinet Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans Portfolio European Green Deal Attending - Diederik Samsom (Cabinet member)
- Damyana Stoynova (Cabinet member)
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Date 16 Dec 2022 Location Brussels Subject VTC Meeting: Sustainable Food Systems/Procurement Cabinet Cabinet of Commissioner Stella Kyriakides Portfolio Health Attending - Annukka Ojala (Cabinet member)
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Date 16 Dec 2022 Location video-call Subject Sustainable food systems Cabinet Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans Portfolio European Green Deal Attending - Lukas Visek (Cabinet member)
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Date 06 Apr 2022 Location Brussels, Berlaymont Subject RePowerEU, COP27, Climate Pact Cabinet Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans Portfolio European Green Deal Attending - Damyana Stoynova (Cabinet member)
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Date 30 Nov 2021 Location viedo-call Subject Climate Pact, Local Green Deals Cabinet Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans Portfolio European Green Deal Attending - Olivia Gippner (Cabinet member)
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Date 16 Feb 2021 Location Brussels (video conference) Subject Virtual meeting on Local Green Deals Cabinet Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans Portfolio European Green Deal Attending - Daniel Mes (Cabinet member)
- Diederik Samsom (Cabinet member)
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Date 20 Jan 2021 Location Brussels Subject VC Meeting - Discussion on minimum sustainability criteria for public procurement. Cabinet Cabinet of Commissioner Stella Kyriakides Portfolio Health Attending - Annukka Ojala (Cabinet member)
Other Lobbyists -
Date 20 Jan 2021 Location Brussels - video conference Subject Discussion on minimum sustainability criteria for public procurement Cabinet Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans Portfolio European Green Deal Attending - Lukas Visek (Cabinet member)
Other Lobbyists -
Date 09 Dec 2020 Location videoconference (Brussels) Subject European Green Deal Cabinet Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans Portfolio European Green Deal Attending - Daniel Mes (Cabinet member)
- Diederik Samsom (Cabinet member)
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Date 27 Oct 2020 Location Brussels - video conference Subject Business and investor support for higher ambition and the just transition Cabinet Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans Portfolio European Green Deal Attending - Frans Timmermans (Executive Vice-President)
Other Lobbyists - CDP Worldwide (Europe) gemeinnützige GmbH
- Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CRPM)
- Solar Heat Europe/ESTIF
- Climate Action Network Europe
- European Environmental Bureau
- smartEn Smart Energy Europe
- European Alliance to Save Energy
- CLG Europe
- Climate-KIC Holding BV
- European Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and the Environment
- European network for community-led initiatives on climate change and sustainability
- European Heat Pump Association
- European Industrial Insulation Foundation
- The Coalition for Energy Savings
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Date 01 Oct 2020 Location Brussels (video conference) Subject Speech on the European Greel Deal at online ESCT Mannheim 2020 Cabinet Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans Portfolio European Green Deal Attending - Diederik Samsom (Cabinet member)
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Date 21 Sep 2020 Location Brussels (video conference) Subject Speech on the European Green Deal at online Mayor's Meeting European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns, Mannheim 2020 Cabinet Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans Portfolio European Green Deal Attending - Diederik Samsom (Cabinet member)
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Date 06 Jul 2020 Location Video conference (Brussels) Subject meeting on European Sustainable Cities Cabinet Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans Portfolio European Green Deal Attending - Daniel Mes (Cabinet member)
- Diederik Samsom (Cabinet member)
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Date 05 Feb 2020 Location Brussels Subject Climate Pact, Covenant of Mayors Cabinet Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen Portfolio President Attending - Olivier Smith (Cabinet member)
Other Lobbyists -
Date 16 Jan 2020 Location Brussels Subject European Green Deal and local governments Cabinet Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans Portfolio European Green Deal Attending - Diederik Samsom (Cabinet member)
- Helena Braun (Cabinet member)
- Meetings