U.S. State and Local Governments Collaborate to Reduce Plastic Pollution, Strengthen Local Economies, and Minimize the Local Burden of Recycling Plastics
States in the U.S. are taking innovative and bold action intent on curbing plastic pollution. These actions include circular economy development centers, extended producer responsibility programs, support for improved waste management systems, and legislative action to remove barriers to reducing plastic pollution. Successful outcomes as a result of these actions are reliant on how well […]
ICLEI Outcomes from the Cities Summit of the Americas: Showcasing Local-to-National Collaboration
ICLEI Outcomes from the Cities Summit of the Americas shows how multilevel collaboration between city and national government can solve tough challenges.
The Future of Climate Action: Innovative Ideas from ICLEI Members
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) members gathered before the Cities Summit of the Americas to explore projects centered around ICLEI’s five pathways: low emissions, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular. ICLEI members and staff from around the Americas shared their stories and experiences. “We all know the nations of the world can’t solve these problems themselves,” […]
The Circular Pathway and the Key Role Circularity Plays in Achieving Climate Goals
Integrating circularity into community systems and local economies can drive resilience, climate action, and biodiversity conservation while also offering cities the tools to support social equity, local job creation, public health, and community wealth. The Cities Summit of the Americas is just around the corner, and ICLEI is excited to host a session on urban […]
Top Ten Reasons to Go to the Cities Summit
ICLEI Global President and Mayor of Des Moines, Frank Cownie, cordially invites the ICLEI network to attend the Cities Summit of the Americas. “Attending the Cities Summit of the Americas will connect you with the information and the resources needed to tap into the climate investments that are currently being rolled out, and allow you […]
ICLEI USA & ResourceX Budgeting for Climate Action Cohort: Integrating Municipal Budgeting and Procurement to Advance Climate Plan Outcomes
ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA) and ResourceX are teaming up to help local governments increase their climate change and sustainability impact through better coordination between climate action, budget and purchasing processes. For over three decades, ICLEI USA has provided the tools, technical assistance, frameworks, and network to advance sustainability and climate action. Combined with ResourceX’s […]
FAQs: Climate-Aligned Budgeting Cohort 2023
We are teaming up with ResourceX to help local governments increase their climate change and sustainability impact through better coordination between climate action, budget and purchasing processes through a Budgeting for Climate Action Cohort (applications due on 01/27/23). We encourage all interested communities to explore the following FAQs and email iclei-usa@iclei.org to answer any additional […]
An EECBG Support Package for ICLEI USA Members
ICLEI USA will focus our network support on key Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) programs that best align with ICLEI’s expertise and our network’s needs, specifically the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program. Have you received your Notice of Intent to provide your community with Federal EECBG funds in the […]
A New Year’s Message from ICLEI President Mayor Frank Cownie
My Esteemed Colleagues – At the start of 2023, it’s a perfect time to reflect on our work from the past year. I’m always proud of ICLEI’s accomplishments, but this year feels like we’ve found our stride and are moving full steam ahead. Perhaps the best punctuation to this year’s achievements was our successful attendance […]
Celebrating U.S. Cities’ and Regions’ Commitments to Nature
The end of this year marks a tremendous occasion for communities taking action for nature during the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15). To champion nature-based solutions, the 7th Summit for Subnational Governments & Cities, an official COP15 side event from December 11 – 12, celebrated global cities’ […]