Talanoa Dialogues: Local Governments Invite National and State Leaders to Year-long Discussions on Paris Agreement
A new initiative promises to accelerate engagement of the urban community in climate action, building on the synergy of sustainable urbanization and low-emission, resilient development. In the critical year for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda and the Paris Agreement, local and other regional leaders are inviting national governments to a series of dialogues designed to strengthen […]
A Photo Reflection of U.S. Local Governments at COP23
America’s Pledge to the Paris Agreement and the commitment to see it through was indeed a top story line at COP23, the 23rd annual installment of the Conference of the Parties climate talks organized by the United Nations’ climate body. During the two weeks of the conference, held Nov. 6-17, 2017, the delegation of U.S. […]
U.S. Local Elected Leaders Join Peoples Delegation for Climate Action Town Hall at COP23
The text of this post originally appeared on ICLEI Global’s CityTalk Blog. The livestream recording above was made possible by the We Are Still In campaign, U.S. Climate Mayors, and America’s Pledge. We thank our partner organizations for reporting out on this ICLEI-350.org event. On 11 November at the U.S. Climate Action Center at COP23, a town hall style event […]
ICLEI USA at COP23
Climate Summit of Local and Regional Leaders Bonn, Germany November 6-17, 2017 ICLEI USA Staff Angie Fyfe, Executive Director Mike Steinhoff, Tools and Technology Director ICLEI USA Local Leaders Delegation Mayor Frank Cownie; Des Moines, IA Council Member Pam O’Connor, Santa Monica, CA Mayor Ted Winterer; Santa Monica, CA Mayor William Peduto, Pittsburgh, PA Council […]
Meet the U.S. Peoples Delegation: Cade Emory Terada Takes Arctic Voices to COP23
ICLEI USA and 350.org are taking a U.S. People’s Delegation to COP23, the 2017 Conference of the Parties organized under the UNFCCC. Below is a message from delegate Cade Emory Terada from Dutch Harbor, AK. COP23 will take place in Bonn, Germany, from November 6-17, 2017 — you can support Cade’s role at the climate talks here. My […]
Meet the U.S. Peoples Delegation: Rhiannon Gallagher Crosses Party Lines for Climate Action
ICLEI USA and 350.org are taking a U.S. People’s Delegation to COP23, the 2017 Conference of the Parties organized under the UNFCCC. Below is a message from delegate Rhiannon Gallagher from Wheat Ridge, CO. COP23 will take place in Bonn, Germany, from November 6-17, 2017 — you can support Rhiannon’s role at the climate talks here, and follow […]
Meet the U.S. Peoples Delegation: Daisy Romero Brings Youth Voice to COP23
ICLEI USA and 350.org are taking a U.S. People’s Delegation to COP23, the 2017 Conference of the Parties organized under the UNFCCC. Below is a message from delegate Guadalupe “Daisy” Romero from Hayward, CA. COP23 will take place in Bonn, Germany, from November 6-17, 2017 — you can support Daisy’s role at the climate talks here, and follow […]
Meet the U.S. People’s Delegation: Scott Tess Brings Midwestern Local Gov Voice to Climate Talks
ICLEI USA and 350.org are taking a U.S. People’s Delegation to COP23, the 2017 Conference of the Parties organized under the UNFCCC. Below is a message from delegate Scott Tess from Urbana, IL. COP23 will take place in Bonn, Germany, from November 6-17, 2017 — you can support Scott’s role at the climate talks here. […]
Meet the U.S. People’s Delegation: Bridget Tydor Brings Delta Region Water Issues to Climate Talks
ICLEI USA and 350.org are taking a U.S. People’s Delegation to COP23, the 2017 Conference of the Parties organized under the UNFCCC. Below is a message from delegate Bridget Tydor from New Orleans, LA. COP23 will take place in Bonn, Germany, from November 6-17, 2017 — you can support Bridget’s role at the climate talks […]
Meet the U.S. People’s Delegation: Dyanna Jaye Calls for Ambitious Climate Action
ICLEI USA and 350.org are taking a U.S. People’s Delegation to COP23, the 2017 Conference of the Parties organized under the UNFCCC. Below is a message from delegate Dyanna Jaye from Richmond, VA. COP 23 will take place in Bonn, Germany, from November 6-17, 2017 — you can support Dyanna’s role at the climate talks […]