ICLEI USA’s Guide to How Your City Can Engage in Local Diplomacy in 2026
Local Government, Global Stage ICLEI got our start – 35 years ago this year – as the “voice of cities and local governments” in international
06/17/2026
ICLEI News and CityTalk USA
Featured
Local Diplomacy for Climate Action: City of Oakland Participates in the Kaohsiung Community of Practice
By Daniel Hamilton, Chief Resilience Officer, City of Oakland, CA In March 2026, the City of Oakland joined cities from around the world in Kaohsiung,
06/08/2026
ClearPath
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA and ClimateView Announce Intention to Partner
On the occasion of the ICLEI World Congress São Paulo Summit; ICLEI USA and ClimateView announced their intention to partner to create next-generation technology solutions
07/02/2024
Equity
Empowering Local Voices to Tackle the Climate Emergency
Innovative engagement events can foster meaningful dialogue and transform community needs into policy. ICLEI’s “Town Hall COP” initiative, piloted in 2023 as “local stocktakes” and
06/23/2024
Uncategorized
A Bigger Toolbox: Leveraging a Fuller Set of City Powers for Sustainable Development
On June 21, 2024, a compelling session titled “A Bigger Toolbox: Leveraging a Fuller Set of City Powers for Sustainable Development” was held at the
06/23/2024
Equity
Conversaciones de Ciudades en Movimiento: El Diálogo Hemisférico sobre Resiliencia y Adaptación
El Diálogo Hemisférico (Diálogo) sobre Resiliencia y Adaptación al Cambio Climático, un precursor del Congreso Mundial del ICLEI 2024, jugó un papel fundamental en el
06/22/2024
Equity
Conversas sobre Cidades à Frente: O Diálogo Hemisférico sobre Resiliência e Adaptação Climática
O Diálogo Hemisférico sobre Resiliência e Adaptação Climática, um precursor do Congresso Mundial do ICLEI 2024, desempenhou um papel fundamental no programa Cidades à Frente.
06/22/2024
Equity
Cities Forward Conversations: The Hemispheric Dialogue on Climate Resilience & Adaptation
The Hemispheric Dialogue (Dialogue) on Climate Resilience & Adaptation, a precursor to the ICLEI World Congress 2024, played a pivotal role in the Cities Forward
06/22/2024
Advocacy & Collaboration
Reflexionando sobre Ciudades en Movimiento: Un Año en Reseña
Celebrando más de un año desde el lanzamiento del programa Ciudades en Movimiento, estamos emocionados de resaltar los logros de las ciudades participantes. Esta iniciativa
05/16/2024
Featured
Refletindo sobre Cidades à Frente: Retrospectiva
Em comemoração a mais de um ano desde o lançamento do programa Cidades à Frente, estamos animados em destacar as conquistas das cidades participantes. Essa
05/16/2024
Advocacy & Collaboration
Reflecting on Cities Forward: A Year in Review
Celebrating more than a year since the launch of the Cities Forward program, we’re excited to highlight the achievements of participating cities. This collaborative initiative
05/16/2024
Circular
ICLEI USA Celebrates Completion of First Circularity Cohort
In 2023, ICLEI USA held its first-ever Circularity Cohort to provide members with the foundations of circularity to act across sectors and value chains to
04/03/2024
Advocacy & Collaboration
Announcing Upcoming Leadership Transition
After a long and successful tenure heading the U.S. office of the world’s first and largest sustainability organization focused on local and regional governments, Executive
02/29/2024
Resilient
Building Climate Resilience in Hudson Valley Communities
ICLEI USA partners with the Hudson Valley Regional Council and Hudson River Estuary Program to jumpstart local level climate adaptation in a workshop with Hudson
02/15/2024