Celebrating U.S. Cities’ and Regions’ Commitments to Nature
The end of this year marks a tremendous occasion for communities taking action for nature during the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15). To champion nature-based solutions, the 7th Summit for Subnational Governments & Cities, an official COP15 side event from December 11 – 12, celebrated global cities’ […]
U.S. Representatives Champion Nature-Based Solutions at COP15
United States cities, counties, and states are calling for nature to have its “Paris Agreement moment” this month when they take part in an unprecedented show of leadership by local governments at the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15). For the first time at the “nature COP”, a […]
Key Messages of U.S. Leaders During Daring Cities 2022
Key Messages of U.S. Leaders During Daring Cities 2022 This week, bold city leaders, practitioners, researchers, and experts are attending a virtual journey to tackle the multi-faceted challenges of financing humanity’s path out of the climate emergency. Across 13 workshops and seven high-level dialogues, Daring Cities 2022 inspired all to take action, with collaboration across […]
Finalists Announced for the ICLEI Action Fund, Round One in the U.S.
Made possible through funding from Google.org, the ICLEI Action Fund will provide three awards of $1,000,000 each to nonprofit organizations to accelerate the implementation of a U.S. local government climate action plan while addressing inequality. The initial round of abstracts yielded roughly 100 climate projects located in 34 states. “The abstracts represent a huge range […]
The City of Austin, the City of Oberlin, and the City of San José Explore What It Means to Be an Equitably Sustainable City
“A truly resilient community is only achievable when natural and built environments support cohesive communities in which all residents have a voice and where diversity and cultural identities are woven into the social fabric.” This core tenet of ICLEI’s Equitable and People-Centered Pathway is a reminder to build just, inclusive, and livable communities. Equity is […]
What is a Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Why is it Important?
Through the application of standardized methods and protocols, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories calculate, quantify, and assess community associated emissions and their sources. Inventories can be conducted of emissions from a country; from the operations of an entity like a corporation, university or government; or for a local community. A community-scale inventory captures the emissions associated […]
Climate Action Funding Opportunity: Action Fund
We are delighted to announce an incredible opportunity to develop and deploy highly visible and replicable projects that demonstrate community-led, data-driven, and lasting innovation in local climate action through the Action Fund! Made possible through funding from Google.org, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability USA, Inc. (ICLEI USA) is accepting expressions of interest (EOI) from nonprofit […]
Three Women Leading in Sustainability and Climate Action
ICLEI USA celebrates all of the incredible work achieved by women and their dedication to ambitious climate action across the globe. With a network of over 300 local governments, ICLEI USA is proud and inspired by women and women-identifying leaders in the climate and sustainability field. To celebrate International Women’s Day, ICLEI USA spoke to […]
ICLEI Network Champion: An Interview with the City of Cambridge’s Environmental Planner, John Bolduc
With over 24 years of experience in sustainability planning at the City of Cambridge, John Bolduc is truly an ICLEI Network Champion and an impactful sustainability leader. Bolduc has worked at the City’s Community Development Department since 1997, primarily focusing on planning and managing initiatives on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Read insights from an […]
Climate and Sustainability Communications: Elevate Your Community’s Story
Does your community have a climate and sustainability communications plan? Communities working on climate and sustainability communications need to 1) identify communication goals, 2) identify audiences, 3) select communications channels, 4) measure success, and 5) use storytelling. Remember to keep your community’s overall goal in mind whenever creating a communications plan and content! Identifying Your […]