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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]