Strengthening Colorado Communities Through the CORE Internship Program
ICLEI USA launched the Colorado Resilience Engine (CORE) Internship Program with dual goals: 1) building capacity among Colorado local governments and 2) training the next generation of resilience leaders. With support from the CO-WY Ascend Engine, Innosphere, the National Science Foundation, and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the program placed five […]
Climate Week NYC 2025: Conversations That Move Us
At this year’s Climate Week, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability brought its largest-ever delegation — more than 20 mayors and local leaders from the United States, Brazil, Sweden, Morocco, Ecuador, Argentina, Australia, and Colombia. They joined hundreds of partners and leaders in New York City with a shared purpose: to listen, exchange ideas, and […]
ICLEI Agenda at Climate Week NYC 2025
Running from September 21-28, Climate Week NYC is a global event hosted by The Climate Group that brings together leaders from local government, business, technology, politics, academia, and NGOs to accelerate climate action. ICLEI will be on the ground throughout the week, bringing a delegation of more than 20 mayors and local leaders — our […]
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 $12.5 Million in Municipal Investment Fund Awards to 50 U.S. Communities
Today, ICLEI USA and the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC) are announcing $12.5 million in awards to 50 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 […]