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Low emission development pathway
The low emission development pathway curbs climate change, creates new economic opportunities and improves the health of human and natural systems.
This pathway’s focus areas
Promote
Promote
renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions
Accelerate
Accelerate
sustainable energy access and the clean cooking transition
Prioritise
Prioritise
sustainable mobility
Promote
renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions
Accelerate
sustainable energy access and the clean cooking transition
Prioritise
sustainable mobility
They reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all activities, especially in transport, waste and buildings. They aim for carbon neutral infrastructure and operations by mid-century, and usher in a renewable energy era, by committing to 100 percent renewable energy, divesting from fossil fuels and using nature-based solutions. They promote sustainable passenger and freight mobility, prioritize clean fuel policies and electric vehicles from renewable energy, and give priority to people-centered mobility solutions.
Pathway resources
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Policy Roadmap for Enhancing Availability of Electricity Suitable for Sustained Use of eCooking In Informal Settlements in Uganda
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Situational Analysis Report
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Municipal Regulatory Systems and the Scale-Up of Clean Cooking in Uganda
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Pathway projects
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Supporting climate-responsive strategies and development
Assisting municipalities to strengthen climate-responsive planning that contributes to low-carbon, climate-resilient and nature-positive development pathways
Resilient development
Nature-based development
Low emission development
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Supporting access to clean and efficient cooking
We provide technical and strategic support to clean and efficient cooking businesses, strengthening products, business models, and access to finance.
Equitable and people-centered development
Resilient development
Low emission development
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Multistakeholder partnerships for water adaptation
The African Cities Water Adaptation (ACWA) Platform works to advance urban water resilience in Africa
Low emission development
Equitable and people-centered development
Resilient development
Circular development
Nature-based development
Pathway news updates
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21 September 2026
Every Municipal and District Council in Mauritius joins ICLEI
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9 September 2026
What AI can and can’t do for cities
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