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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
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.
Letter from Our Executive Director It’s been another busy year in the ICLEI network. In 2023, ICLEI USA doubled the size of our team, saw our
This document expands on the Equity: First Steps Guide by sharing trends and best practices for incorporating equity into local climate action planning. This report
This document expands on The Adaptation: First Steps Guide by providing a foundation for local governments to navigate the adaptation planning process. It outlines a five-milestone process
Explore our latest resource about SPP and how it generates social and economic benefits in communities related to fair wages, accessibility, and more. Members can email us
Addressing the climate crisis necessitates unprecedented global cooperation, but subnational leaders often lack strong representation in national and international climate forums. While world leaders have
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
On April 27th, 2023, the U.S. Department of State officially launched and co-sponsored Cities Forward, in partnership with ICLEI, Resilient Cities Catalyst, and Institute of the Americas, as its
We are excited to announce that our technical experts have developed new guidance on hourly (24/7) accounting of community-scale electricity greenhouse (GHG) emissions. This guidance
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