Request for Proposal (RFP) Strategic Planning Facilitation for ICLEI USA
Download the RFP here: https://icleiusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/REQUEST-FOR-PROPOSAL-RFP-Strategic-Planning.pdf We are pleased to announce that ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA is seeking a consultant to lead the facilitation and development of our next five-year strategic plan. As the largest and oldest network of local governments dedicated to sustainability, ICLEI USA stands at an exciting juncture, with ongoing […]
ICLEI USA and CGC Announce $13 Million in Municipal Investment Fund Awards to 52 U.S. Communities
Today, ICLEI USA and the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC) are announcing $13 million in awards to 52 selected U.S. communities to develop community-based plans that will ensure the U.S. can keep up with the rising demand for electricity while keeping costs down. CGC and ICLEI USA received 114 applications across 48 states, District of […]
Webinar to Provide Guidance on Municipal Finance Climate Risk Disclosure
Media Contacts Anne Marie Cleary RaukerSenior Communications Officer, ICLEI USAam.clearyrauker@iclei.org Diane MaySr. Manager, CommunicationsCeresDMay@ceres.org Ceres and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA) will host a webinar to help local governments better understand and communicate the financial risks associated with climate change. The session will highlight how municipalities can strengthen disclosure practices, improve […]
African American Mayors Association Launches Climate Action Training Program with ICLEI USA and Environmental Defense Fund
Denver, CO — ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), in partnership with the African American Mayors Association (AAMA), are proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Climate Action Training Program. This new initiative will equip local leaders with the tools and support they need to advance […]
ICLEI USA and ClimateView Launch ClearPath 2.0, a Game-Changing Platform for Advancing U.S. Local Climate Action
Denver, CO — Today, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA) is launching ClearPath 2.0, a powerful new platform designed to help U.S. local governments lead on climate action amid growing political gridlock and uncertainty at the federal level. As national climate policy faces setbacks, cities, counties, Tribal nations, and regions are stepping […]
Innosphere and CO-WY Climate Resilience Engine Fund Internship Program to Address Environmental Challenges and Strengthen Colorado’s Workforce
Fort Collins, Colorado – The Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine (CO-WY Engine) led by Innosphere and funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), with support from the State of Colorado, is fully funding an Environmental Internship Program led by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA). This initiative will support local government agencies in Colorado by placing skilled interns to assist […]
CGC Announces Launch of Municipal Investment Fund Request for Proposals and $66.5 Million Partnership With ICLEI USA
A Transformative Opportunity for American Communities to Accelerate Public-Private Partnership Plans, Create Jobs, and Lower Energy Costs Washington, D.C. — Today, the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC) announced a request for proposals (RFP) for its Municipal Investment Fund (MIF), which seeks to select a cohort of up to 10 U.S. communities to become the focus of concentrated investing […]
ICLEI President, Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie, Commends Inflation Reduction Act Signing, Shows How U.S. Local Governments Can Achieve Carbon Neutrality
Local leaders and communities are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) empowers communities and leaders to implement more equitable climate solutions. Through IRA, the United States will meaningfully reduce GHG emissions and strengthen community resilience to climate change. “This is a historic investment of $369 billion for the country. […]
City and County Leaders Launch ICLEI150 Race to Resilience in the United States
Today, ICLEI USA announced its support of U.S. local and regional governments in the Cities Race to Resilience, a global initiative of the United Nations that aims to build the resilience of 4 billion vulnerable people globally to climate risks. On the occasion of the ICLEI World Congress Malmö Summit; 4 cities, towns, and counties […]
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 […]