Limiting the rise in global temperatures heavily relies on the transition away from fossil fuels to zero-carbon sources.

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability favors energy that is derived from sunlight, wind, geothermal processes, biomass, and water (including hydropower, oceanic/tidal energy). It is important that these renewable energy (RE) sources are applied in context-specific, nature-conscious and socially-sensitive ways. 

We recognise that nuclear energy sources (such as uranium, plutonium etc.) have a low carbon emission profile and are naturally-occurring. However, they are not replenishable in the same sense and therefore are not considered sustainable; they should be considered as a last resort and should be replaced by sustainable energy sources where possible. 

Read ICLEI’s official position on sustainable energy HERE.