The Municipal Investment Fund Receives 112 Applications Across 46 States and Tribal Nations Despite Funding Freeze
Denver, Colorado – The Municipal Investment Fund (MIF) has reached a major milestone, demonstrating the overwhelming demand from local governments and Tribal nations for public-private investing to help reduce energy costs, create jobs, and ensure cleaner air and water for their residents. ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA) and the Coalition for Green Capital […]
ICLEI USA Welcomes Six New Leaders to Drive Local Sustainability Action
ICLEI USA is excited to introduce six outstanding new members to our Board of Directors. These leaders bring deep expertise and a shared passion for sustainability, strengthening our mission to support local governments in their climate and resilience efforts: Mayor Alix Desulme – North Miami, FL Mayor Jeni Arndt – Fort Collins, CO Vice Mayor […]
ICLEI USA Statement on EPA March 11, 2025 Announcement
For more than thirty years, ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA) has supported its national membership network of local governments in advancing sustainability goals. As a sub-awardee of the Municipal Investment Fund from the Coalition for Green Capital, we are deploying funds on the ground—an essential step in strengthening our network and expanding […]
Helping Cities Prepare for a Future of Increased Climate Mobility
Climate mobility, the phenomenon in which people are forced to move as a result of climate change and climate disasters, is a growing issue in the U.S. and around the world. Communities are increasingly feeling the effects of rising sea levels, extreme weather, and other climate-related disruptions, and these forces are pushing an increasing number […]
ICLEI USA Agenda at COP29
Next week marks the start of COP29, the 29th session of the United Nations’ annual climate conference, held this year in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22. Known as the “Climate Finance COP,” this event focuses on advancing financial commitments for climate action. ICLEI USA will attend with a delegation of 10 U.S. mayors, […]
Our Commitment to Local Climate Action
Following the recent election, ICLEI USA stands firm in our commitment to local climate action. With over 500 members representing nearly 83 million residents, we are dedicated to supporting cities, counties, states, and Tribal nations in driving sustainable progress. With over 30 years as a member-based nonprofit, ICLEI has grown to represent small and large […]
ICLEI USA and Climateview Launch a Strategic Partnership to Transform Climate Action for U.S. Subnational Governments
ICLEI USA and ClimateView announce a strategic partnership to accelerate climate action. Climate Week NYC, New York – September 24, 2024. Today, at Climate Week NYC, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA) and ClimateView have formalized their strategic partnership aimed at accelerating U.S. subnational governments’ transition towards a sustainable future. This collaboration […]
ICLEI Agenda at the UN High-Level Week 2024
Every September, the climate community gathers for Climate Week NYC, North America’s leading climate event, to explore all-of-society solutions from cities, businesses, youth, and more. Running alongside the United Nations General Assembly meetings, Climate Week outcomes often hint at what we can expect later in the year at the UN Climate Conference (COP29) and beyond. […]
Building Resilience Through ICLEI USA’s 2024 Capacity-Building Cohorts
ICLEI USA is proud to announce the successful completion of two climate resilience capacity-building cohorts: the 2024 Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) Cohort and the Texas and Oklahoma Regional Resilience Cohort. The CRVA Cohort, which ran from March to August of 2024, brought together over 20 municipal staff from across the country to engage […]
ICLEI USA Welcomes New Executive Director Saharnaz Mirzazad
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI), the largest global network of local and regional governments advancing sustainability and climate action, announced Saharnaz Mirzard as the organization’s Executive Director for the United States office (ICLEI USA). Saharnaz joins us with a robust background shaped by pivotal roles within California’s governmental and sustainability sectors. Her tenure […]