
ICLD Local Democracy Talks
Inspired by the Swedish foreign policy initiative, ”Drive for Democracy”, ICLD organises live streamed high-level political panels called “Local Democracy Talks”. The aim of the talks is to create a constructive dialogue and exchange of experiences among leading local politicians to strengthen democratic governance. These talks are key in our efforts to make democracy resilient and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals from below. The talks are facilitated by ICLD and arranged in cooperation with Swedish Embassies, UCLG and other key partners.
Upcoming Talks in 2025
13 May Local democracy and societal resilience in Ukraine
26 May on Plastic Waste
15 September on Youth Participation
November – Equitable Health
November – Gender Equality
Previous talks:
Igualdad de género “¿Los líderes de género gobiernan nuestras ciudades?”
Participatory Climate Action: Local Government Innovations
Ungdomsmakt eller demokratikollaps
If youth activist ruled our cities - from Fridays For Future to the city council
Talks that have not been live-streamed by ICLD
17 September 2024
Local Democracy Talk: Violence and discrimination As a Barrier
Addressing Challenges for Advancing Women’s Political Participation and Decision Making
17 November 2022
Local Democracy Talk: “The future we imagine” – making change happen with CBPR (Article)