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Building Climate Resilience in Hudson Valley Communities

ICLEI USA partners with the Hudson Valley Regional Council and Hudson River Estuary Program to jumpstart local level climate adaptation in a workshop with Hudson Valley communities. On February 8th, 2024, project partners ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA), Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC), and Hudson River Estuary Program (HREP) officially kicked […]

ICLEI USA Agenda at COP28 

With COP28 — the 28th session of the United Nations’ annual “Conference of the Parties” climate conference, this year hosted by the United Arab Emirates in Dubai from November 30th to December 12th — fast approaching, we are preparing for what is becoming one of the most prominent local government-focused COPs in history. ICLEI USA […]

Denver’s Local Stocktake Amplifies Community Voices for Global Impact

On November 2nd, 2023, the City of Denver hosted a local stocktake, bringing a mini-COP to the community to align with the Paris Agreement. The local stocktake goal is to ensure Denver’s voices are heard in the global Paris Agreement process and at COP28 — the 28th session of the United Nations’ annual “Conference of […]

Top Five Takeaways from the Cities Forward Program Kickoff

“As we gather for the Cities Forward program kickoff, with the 12 Latin American and Caribbean cities and 12 American counterparts, we embark on a shared mission—an initiative that elevates sustainability, resilience, and equity into our unwavering fight against climate change.” Angie Fyfe, ICLEI USA Executive Director The U.S. Department of State, ICLEI-Local Governments for […]

ICLEI AGENDA at UN HIGH-LEVEL WEEK 2023

SDG Summit 2023 | United Nations (16-19 Sept) and Climate Ambition Summit | United Nations (20 Sept) Every September, the climate community looks to Climate Week NYC, North America’s predominant climate event, for all-of-society solutions from cities, businesses, youth, and more. Coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly meetings, outcomes can provide insights for what […]

U.S. State and Local Governments Collaborate to Reduce Plastic Pollution, Strengthen Local Economies, and Minimize the Local Burden of Recycling Plastics

States in the U.S. are taking innovative and bold action intent on curbing plastic pollution. These actions include circular economy development centers, extended producer responsibility programs, support for improved waste management systems, and legislative action to remove barriers to reducing plastic pollution. Successful outcomes as a result of these actions are reliant on how well […]

The Future of Climate Action: Innovative Ideas from ICLEI Members

ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) members gathered before the Cities Summit of the Americas to explore projects centered around ICLEI’s five pathways: low emissions, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular. ICLEI members and staff from around the Americas shared their stories and experiences. “We all know the nations of the world can’t solve these problems themselves,” […]

The Circular Pathway and the Key Role Circularity Plays in Achieving Climate Goals

Integrating circularity into community systems and local economies can drive resilience, climate action, and biodiversity conservation while also offering cities the tools to support social equity, local job creation, public health, and community wealth.  The Cities Summit of the Americas is just around the corner, and ICLEI is excited to host a session on urban […]

Top Ten Reasons to Go to the Cities Summit

ICLEI Global President and Mayor of Des Moines, Frank Cownie, cordially invites the ICLEI network to attend the Cities Summit of the Americas.  “Attending the Cities Summit of the Americas will connect you with the information and the resources needed to tap into the climate investments that are currently being rolled out, and allow you […]