Montreal Protocol Announcement
On September 22, 2016, the White House called on fellow world leaders to support an ambitious amendment to the Montreal Protocol that will phasedown hydrofluorocarbon (HFCs) with the aim of avoiding 0.5oC of global warming by the end of the century. Because HFCs are one of the most potent greenhouse gases, any action to quickly […]
carbonn Climate Reporting Deadline
We need your help today to demonstrate the power of local climate action on the international stage. If you can share some highlights of your recent climate, energy or resilience efforts before tomorrow, Friday September 30th, they will be included in an annual report demonstrating our collective global impact, to be delivered at the upcoming UN climate meetings in […]
ClearPath – cCR, One-Click Reporting is Live!
Carbonn Climate Registry Reporting Just Got Easier: One-click Reporting from ClearPath is Available Today! Local governments around the world share their climate data in the carbonn Climate Registry (cCR) to build trust and demonstrate progress. More than 500 cities worldwide have committed to undertaking and reporting on a series of climate actions through the Compact […]
Compact of Mayors & GPC Workshop in Alameda County, California
Following the historic signing of the Paris Agreement to address climate change currently happening 2016 Climate Summit in Washington DC, action from all sectors, including local government is running strong. One of the signs of that action is the number of cities in the US and around the globe now participating in the Compact of […]
“On The ClearPath” Interview Series with Metro Washington Council of Governments
“On the ClearPath” Interview with Metro Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) “On the ClearPath” interview series is an opportunity to highlight stories and experiences from ICLEI members as well as ClearPath users in an effort to bring greater awareness to the power of ClearPath. With hundreds of local governments actively leveraging the platform to […]
U.S. House Calls for Near-Zero GHG Emissions by 2050
November 30, U.S. Congressional Progressive Caucus introduced a House Resolution calling for near-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, generating 50% of the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2050.
Local Climate Leaders Circle Delegation Makes an Impact
ICLEI co-hosted a delegation of mayors and local officials called the Local Climate Leaders Circle for one week in Paris, and hardly a moment was lost. From panels to summits to bilateral meetings; with Senators, Cabinet officials, and mayors from around the world; in the “Blue Zone” to City Hall and everywhere in between – the Leaders Circle represented US local governments admirably, and the partners ICLEI, NLC, WWF, and USGBC could not be prouder. In the end, the US boasted the largest delegation of local officials of any of the almost 200 nations in Paris, and they made their voices heard.
What’s at Stake in the COP Negotiations
The 21st Conference of Parties represents the biggest opportunity for agreeing on an international climate framework in many years. After years of preparations, it is almost certain that some agreement will be reached – but the strength of the agreement is an open question. Local officials have a key role to play in showcasing solutions and inspiring and advocating for an ambitious approach.
The World’s Community Inventory Tool at No Cost to Cities!
ICLEI USA’s ClearPath is an all-in-one suite of online tools to complete GHG inventories, forecasts, and climate action plans at the community-wide or government operations scale. ClearPath Basic, which includes the Community Inventory Module, is now freely available to all local governments worldwide in support of the Compact of Mayors.
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