San Diego to Launch its First Voluntary Local Review to Track the Sustainable Development Goals
The City of San Diego announced its intent to develop its inaugural Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at this year’s United Nations High-Level Political Forum. Partnering with ICLEI—Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA), the project will analyze five SDG goal areas — SDG 7 (Affordable & Clean Energy); SDG […]
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 […]
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 for city climate action planning, investment, and implementation. This partnership harnesses the potential of integrating the capabilities of ICLEI USA’s Climate Planner tool (ClearPath) with the innovative ClimateView Platform. Released […]
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 continuing into 2024 and beyond, elevates the voices of those experiencing climate impacts on-the-ground by delivering city-level needs to global policy professionals. Hosting “Town Hall COPs” and other climate-related engagement […]
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 programa Ciudades en Movimiento. Ofreció una plataforma para el intercambio de conocimientos y mejores prácticas para abordar los desafíos climáticos y mejorar la resiliencia urbana. Este evento tuvo lugar en […]
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. Ele ofereceu uma plataforma para troca de conhecimento e melhores práticas para enfrentar os desafios climáticos e aumentar a resiliência urbana. Esse evento foi realizado em São Paulo, Brasil, em […]
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 program. It offered a platform for knowledge exchange and best practices to address climate challenges and enhance urban resilience. This event took place in São Paulo, Brazil, on June 18th, […]
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 colaborativa — del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos, tres oficinas regionales y nacionales de ICLEI-Gobiernos Locales para la Sostenibilidad, Catalizador de Ciudades Resilientes , y el Instituto de […]
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 iniciativa conjunta – que envolve o Departamento de Estado dos EUA, três escritórios regionais e nacionais do ICLEI – Governos Locais pela Sustentabilidade, Resilient Cities Catalyst e o Instituto das […]
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 — involving the U.S. Department of State, three regional and country offices of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, Resilient Cities Catalyst, and The Institute of the Americas — assists 12 Latin […]