THE POWER OF OUR NETWORK IN A CHANGING WORLD - The ICLEI São Paulo Strategic

our network to ensure that local sus- tainability delivers on the goals and The ICLEI São Paulo Strategic Vision, set The ICLEI network of local and regional aspirations of the global sustainable governments committed to sustain- development agenda, we continue to forth in the voice of our local and regional ability is a counterpoint to these extend and measure our impact on the governments, creat. [...] We counties and regions are inextrica- regional governments to create sustainable, are the governmental level closest to bly linked with, and depend upon, resilient, inclusive and safe cities, towns and our communities, and it is our duty the inter-connection of urban, to engage with the people within peri-urban and rural areas, espe- regions around the world. [...] We will intergenerational dialogue and learning between youth, adults and elderly, ensure that all residents have proximate access to green amenities and sup- benefiting both from the energy, knowledge and urgency of youth in driving port the role of culture, heritage, and spirituality as a vital aspect of achieving change and the precious knowledge, experience and wisdom of elders. [...] 38 39 NATURE-BASED NATURE-BASED DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT Nature-based development fosters the restoration of our broken connection • Unlock new economic opportunities in our jurisdictions by mainstreaming with nature and the planet while respecting and enhancing biodiversity and the biodiversity and building our own capacity in planning, budgeting and deci- integrity of ecosystems in and around our. [...] Activities from cities, towns countries • Advocate for local and regional governments’ role in global sustainability pro-where Circular Development is the primary pathway and regions cesses relating to circular development and the circular economy, promoting involved in the activities the need for multilevel governance and including policies for implementation and financing at the local and region.