What is a Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Why is it Important?
Through the application of standardized methods and protocols, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories calculate, quantify, and assess community associated emissions and their sources. Inventories can be conducted of emissions from a country; from the operations of an entity like a corporation, university or government; or for a local community. A community-scale inventory captures the emissions associated […]
Climate Action Funding Opportunity: Action Fund
We are delighted to announce an incredible opportunity to develop and deploy highly visible and replicable projects that demonstrate community-led, data-driven, and lasting innovation in local climate action through the Action Fund! Made possible through funding from Google.org, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability USA, Inc. (ICLEI USA) is accepting expressions of interest (EOI) from nonprofit […]
Three Women Leading in Sustainability and Climate Action
ICLEI USA celebrates all of the incredible work achieved by women and their dedication to ambitious climate action across the globe. With a network of over 300 local governments, ICLEI USA is proud and inspired by women and women-identifying leaders in the climate and sustainability field. To celebrate International Women’s Day, ICLEI USA spoke to […]
ICLEI Network Champion: An Interview with the City of Cambridge’s Environmental Planner, John Bolduc
With over 24 years of experience in sustainability planning at the City of Cambridge, John Bolduc is truly an ICLEI Network Champion and an impactful sustainability leader. Bolduc has worked at the City’s Community Development Department since 1997, primarily focusing on planning and managing initiatives on climate change mitigation and adaptation. Read insights from an […]
Climate and Sustainability Communications: Elevate Your Community’s Story
Does your community have a climate and sustainability communications plan? Communities working on climate and sustainability communications need to 1) identify communication goals, 2) identify audiences, 3) select communications channels, 4) measure success, and 5) use storytelling. Remember to keep your community’s overall goal in mind whenever creating a communications plan and content! Identifying Your […]
Science-Based Targets for U.S. Communities
Science-based targets (SBTs) are climate goals in line with the latest climate science. They represent your community’s fair share of the ambition necessary to meet the Paris Agreement commitment to keep warming below 1.5 °C. To achieve this goal, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) states that we must reduce global emissions by 50% […]
The Power of Podcasts: ICLEI USA Members Share Climate Action Stories with City Climate Corner
Sharing Climate Action Stories ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability is the first and largest global network of local and regional governments dedicated to advocating, collaborating, and sharing about local climate action to create a fair, sustainable future for all. The ICLEI USA network consists of over 300 members passionate about local action that follows low […]
Orlando and the Sustainable Development Goals: Orlando Releases Voluntary Local Review of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Partnership with ICLEI USA
To mark the occasion of the United Nations’ annual General Assembly meetings in 2021, Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City of Orlando announced the release of the City’s first Voluntary Local Review of the UNs’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Orlando and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Voluntary Local Review of Progress. Developed in partnership with […]
ICLEI’s Regional Executive Committee 2021 – 2024
Our election for the ICLEI Regional Executive Committee is underway. The Regional Executive Committee, or RexCom, provides an international platform for city and county leaders to drive organizational strategies for ICLEI’s North America region. RexCom members represent ICLEI North America at regional and international meetings and provide input to ICLEI’s Global Executive Committee, our highest […]
“On The ClearPath” Interview Series with Metro Washington Council of Governments
“On the ClearPath” Interview with Metro Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) “On the ClearPath” interview series is an opportunity to highlight stories and experiences from ICLEI members as well as ClearPath users in an effort to bring greater awareness to the power of ClearPath. With hundreds of local governments actively leveraging the platform to […]