[Preview] The Circular Pathway Starter Pack

ICLEI USA’s newly released Circular Pathway Starter Pack is here to help local governments kickstart the transition to a circular economy through four key resources. The starter pack equips members with the tools necessary for understanding, communicating, and baselining circularity in addition to providing a database of strategies that local governments are already implementing across […]
[Preview] Youth Climate Council Startup Toolkit

Our newly released Youth Climate Council Startup Toolkit is here to help your community establish a dynamic and supportive youth council focused on climate initiatives. This comprehensive guide supports local governments seeking to add space for youth voices and representation within city climate change conversations and action. Check out the toolkit to: Are you an ICLEI USA […]
[Preview] Sustainability Planning Toolkit

ICLEI USA releases its updated member resources: The Sustainability Planning Toolkit! In 2009, ICLEI USA, in partnership with the City of New York, created its first Sustainability Planning Toolkit to guide communities through the planning process. This newly updated toolkit allows both new jurisdictions beginning their sustainability and climate action journey, and well established, community […]
[Preview] Vulnerability Assessment Toolkit

Our Vulnerability Assessment Toolkit guides and supports U.S. cities, towns, and counties in creating Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVAs) as part of their commitment to the Cities Race to Resilience initiative. CRVAs are a critical foundational step in every community’s journey toward climate change adaptation and community resilience. Check out the Race to Resilience […]
#Stocktake4ClimateEmergency Toolkit

Hundreds of cities, towns, and regions around the world can successfully host their own local stocktake event ahead of the 2023 UN climate conference COP28 by using this toolkit. This free, public toolkit provides all the necessary tools and guidance to complete a stocktake on your community’s climate goals and progress. If you have any questions […]
[Preview] Climate & Sustainability Communications Member Toolkit

This Climate & Sustainability Communications Member Toolkit provides all the necessary tools and guidance to promote effective messaging and delivery techniques within climate and sustainability communications. As an ICLEI USA member, your community can explore the following five guidelines to create and deliver meaningful and engaging messages to your audience. Are you an ICLEI USA […]
Building Climate-Resilient Cities Toolkit

Contains the key priorities that emerged from the workshop series for collaborative action between key urban stakeholders to build climate resilience in cities. This concise summary is designed to be readily understood so as to catalyze and expand cross-sector collaboration. Also contains the workshop materials including templates and graphics that were used to facilitate each […]