Empowering Decisive Climate Action Through Data-Driven Approaches
Amidst the era of digital advancement, technology serves as a cornerstone for informed decision-making, when aligned to serve long-term sustainability goals. In the crucial endeavor to reach the 1.5°C target, embracing data-driven approaches becomes imperative for supporting decisive climate action. An ICLEI session brought attention to the intersection of technological innovation and environmental responsibility, highlighting […]
Ensuring Equitable Access to Nature in America’s Cities
Amidst the era of climate change impacts, the intricate link between biodiversity and community resilience takes center stage. At COP28, there is a profound understanding of the vital role nature plays in providing the necessities of life, including but not limited to clean water, clean air, and healthy foods. In a session hosted at America […]
How the Inflation Reduction Act is Supercharging Climate Action Across America
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) marks a historic leap in the United States’ response to the climate crisis, echoing the sentiment that “the climate crisis demands an all-of-society and all-of-government approach,” as emphasized by Ambassador Nina Hachigian, U.S. Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy. The IRA aims to propel the U.S. towards an 80% […]
How U.S. Local Leaders Ensured COP28 was the ‘Cities COP’
Dubbed the “cities COP” in its first week by some because of a defining focus on local governments, the United Nations’ COP28 climate conference saw more than 200 mayors, county commissioners, and other local elected officials gather from around the world at an event largely intended for national governments. Among them were 35 U.S. city […]