Latest Releases
Toward 1.5 Degrees: ICLEI USA 2016 Annual Report
Spurred by calls from the communities most exposed to climate change impacts, the Paris Climate Agreement set the ambitious goal of limiting the end-of-century global average temperature increase to 1.5° Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Will the United States continue to play a significant role in the global effort to curb warming? Trump said he would look into climate change. He needs look no further than ICLEI member cities — some of whose climate actions are highlighted in this report — for examples of how local governments are charting a path toward reduced emissions that is far steeper than what federal targets aim to achieve. Download the full report.
Let’s Talk Communities & Climate
Let’s Talk Communities and Climate: Communication Guidance for City and Community Leaders is designed to help experienced and novice climate change communicators. This guide synthesizes the latest academic research and message testing on climate communications from across the social sciences into a practical guide to support communities and meaningful discussions of climate change. This report was produced by the Path to Positive Communities program in collaboration with ICLEI USA and ecoAmerica.
State of Local Climate Action: California 2016
A new report out from a group of non-profits and utilities documents city climate leadership in California. The State of Local Climate Action: California 2016 was developed by ICLEI through the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative (SEEC), a partnership among ICLEI, the Institute for Local Government, Local Government Commission, and the state’s four investor-owned utilities. The report presents a comprehensive picture of measurable local emissions trends, targets, planning efforts, and energy and climate actions in the state, along with in-depth profiles of local and regional agencies pursuing goals like public health and economic development through climate action. The findings confirm that local governments are making a significant contribution to the State’s climate goals, which are among the most aggressive in the world. Download the report at: http://bit.ly/2dO7vp9
Measuring Up 2015: How Local Leadership Can Accelerate National Climate Goals
The most extensive national report of its kind, Measuring Up 2015: How Local Leadership Can Accelerate National Climate Goals analyzes data from 116 US cities representing more than 14 percent of the US population, and includes in-depth case studies of four communities: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Minneapolis, and Portland, OR. The data and city profiles demonstrate that local governments can cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce climate threats, and achieve multiple community goals like lower energy costs, better air quality, improved health, and enhanced economic development.
Protocols
Local Government Operations Protocol
Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional, and State Governments
Recycling & Composting Emissions Protocol
U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Guidebooks
Building Climate Resilient Cities Guidebook
Building Climate Resilient Cities Toolkit
Climate Extremes Communication Guidebook
Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional, and State Governments
Solar Energy & Resilience Planning Guidebook
Policy
Special Reports
Connect with the 100% Renewable Energy Network-Issue 1 September 2016
Outcomes Report: North American Dialogue 100% Renewable Energy in Cities
Fact Sheet: Solar Energy and Resilient Communities
Case Study: San Diego County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Integrating Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Planning: Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategy for San Diego Bay Executive Summary
Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategy for San Diego Bay Full Report
Training Workshop: Climate Change and Hazards in San Diego
Strategic Reports
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability Corporate Report 2014