Insights & Exchange: Safeguarding Public Health
Local governments play a crucial role in addressing the intersection of climate change and public health within their communities. As frontline responders, they implement policies and initiatives to mitigate climate-related health risks and build local resilience to various hazards and challenges. Taking meaningful action at the climate-health nexus creates many “sticky” challenges for local governments. […]
ICLEI USA Renewable Energy Credit Guidance for U.S. Local Governments
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA) generally does not recommend that local governments purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) as a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions-reduction strategy. The purchase of unbundled RECs in particular is not recommended, as these RECs are not effective at reducing electricity-generation emissions and per the U.S. Community Protocol,cannot be […]
Insights & Exchange: Cost Analysis and Implementation Planning for Climate Action Factsheet
A key marker of successful climate action planning is considering the cost and steps required for implementation. With often limited funds and capacity, it is critical to consider what actions can be funded and fulfilled while still making a noticeable impact. The City of Ann Arbor, MI, and the Big Sky Sustainability Network Organization discussed […]
[Action Sheet] Best Practices of Climate and Sustainability Communications
Discover how to craft a message that is representative of your audience and heard by your community. Plus, resources for those seeking more climate and sustainability communications techniques. Are you an ICLEI USA member? Email iclei-usa@iclei.org for access to Climate & Sustainability Communications Members Toolkit.
Insights & Exchange Episode 2: An Exploration Urban Food Policy Factsheet
The City of Atlanta, City of Denver and the Natural Resources Defense Council spoke on food justice and the implementation of food policy. Explore this Insights & Exchange Episode 2: An Exploration of Urban Food Policy Factsheet to receive a high-level overview of the discussion, topic, and three key takeaways. This public factsheet is part […]
[Action Sheet] Leveraging Digital Tools Social Media, Newsletter, and More
Discover engagement tools, including social media, newsletters, websites, and public engagement recommendations, that your community can use to share climate and sustainability communications messages. We showcase best practices, key performance indicators, and best examples of each tool and include a “Best Conveyed Plans” roundup of outstanding examples. This action sheet is a part of our […]
Insights & Exchange Episode 1: EcoLogistics Factsheet
The City of Portland and ICLEI World Secretariat introduced the topic of EcoLogistics and urban freight to the United States audience. Explore this Insights & Exchange Episode 1: EcoLogistics Factsheet to receive a high-level overview of the topic and three key takeaways. This public factsheet is part of a member resource dedicated to ICLEI USA […]
[Action Sheet] Implementation: Creating Your Own Message
Check out eight steps to create effective messages through climate and sustainability communications. This action sheet is a part of our 74-page Climate & Sustainability Communications Members Toolkit which is available to ICLEI USA members. Are you an ICLEI USA member? Email iclei-usa@iclei.org for access to Climate & Sustainability Communications Members Toolkit. Not an ICLEI USA member? For full access […]
[Action Sheet] Understanding Climate & Sustainability Communications Project Management
Explore the steps to effective climate and sustainability communications, includingunderstanding the purpose of climate and sustainability communications and keyterms and deliverables. Utilize components of project management, such as utilizing aGANTT chart. Find six strategies to build a successful communications campaign. This action sheet is a part of our 74-page Climate & Sustainability Communications Members Toolkit which is […]
[Action Sheet] Why We All Need To Be Better Climate & Sustainability Communicators
Explore the preliminary reason why we need a people-planet-prosperity model of sustainability to have a holistic approach that includes climate but also goes beyond to build public awareness and engagement. This action sheet is a part of our 74-page Climate & Sustainability Communications Members Toolkit which is available to ICLEI USA members. Are you an […]