International Registry of Certified Cities and Communities

As communities pursue the aims of the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, they are generally seeking to implement systems and tools to effectively manage these efforts. The ISO 37101 family of standards provides the guidance necessary to define and systematically implement policies, procedures and projects necessary for smart and resilient sustainable development.
 

In support of the above, the International Registry of Certified Cities and Communities (IRCCC) has been established to define and facilitate the effective implementation of the necessary international conformity assessment framework that is required for the cities to achieve their Sustainable Development objectives.

Managed by the Smart Planet Association (SPA), the International Registry of Certified Cities and Communities (IRCCCC) shall recognize those communities that are committed to:

• Managing sustainability and fostering smartness and resilience in our city/community, while considering our territorial boundaries;
• Improving the contribution of our city/community to sustainable development outcomes;
• Assessing the performance of our city/community in progressing towards sustainable development outcomes and the level of smartness and of resilience that they have achieved;
• Fulfilling the compliance obligations that apply to our city/community.

If your organization has the responsibility and authority for managing the Sustainable Development efforts of a city/community, you can express your commitment to excellence and be recognized via the following:

Option 1:
Self-Declaration of Commitment to Excellent Performance
Requirement for Listing:
Completion of online form.
Fees:
No fees apply for initial inclusion.

Option 2:
Self-Declaration of Conformance to ISO 37101.
Requirement for Listing:
Requires periodic uploading of the evidence of internal audit.
Fees:
Listing service charges will apply.

Option 3:
Provide evidence of Third-Party Certification of conformity to ISO 37101.
Requirement for Listing:
Certification Body must be SPA Approved.
Fees:
Listing service charges will apply.