ICLEI AGENDA at UN HIGH-LEVEL WEEK 2023
SDG Summit 2023 | United Nations (16-19 Sept) and Climate Ambition Summit | United Nations (20 Sept) Every September, the climate community looks to Climate Week NYC, North America’s predominant climate event, for all-of-society solutions from cities, businesses, youth, and more. Coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly meetings, outcomes can provide insights for what […]
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
U.S. Representatives Champion Nature-Based Solutions at COP15
United States cities, counties, and states are calling for nature to have its “Paris Agreement moment” this month when they take part in an unprecedented show of leadership by local governments at the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15). For the first time at the “nature COP”, a […]
Key Messages of U.S. Leaders During Daring Cities 2022
Key Messages of U.S. Leaders During Daring Cities 2022 This week, bold city leaders, practitioners, researchers, and experts are attending a virtual journey to tackle the multi-faceted challenges of financing humanity’s path out of the climate emergency. Across 13 workshops and seven high-level dialogues, Daring Cities 2022 inspired all to take action, with collaboration across […]
Finalists Announced for the ICLEI Action Fund, Round One in the U.S.
Made possible through funding from Google.org, the ICLEI Action Fund will provide three awards of $1,000,000 each to nonprofit organizations to accelerate the implementation of a U.S. local government climate action plan while addressing inequality. The initial round of abstracts yielded roughly 100 climate projects located in 34 states. “The abstracts represent a huge range […]
The City of Austin, the City of Oberlin, and the City of San José Explore What It Means to Be an Equitably Sustainable City
“A truly resilient community is only achievable when natural and built environments support cohesive communities in which all residents have a voice and where diversity and cultural identities are woven into the social fabric.” This core tenet of ICLEI’s Equitable and People-Centered Pathway is a reminder to build just, inclusive, and livable communities. Equity is […]