Read the blog of Martin Brennan as he travels to the Global Mayors Forum in Hong-Kong. "I am attending the Second GMF Council meeting on behalf of Konrad Otto Zimmerman, Secretary General. The Global Mayors Forum was initiated..." [more]

As part of the Local Renewables Initiative, the Renewable Energy Resource Centre (CRER) of Betim moved to a new location, now located to be easily accessible to the public. [more]

Former US Vice President Al Gore, during a meeting in Korea with ICLEI Secretary General, Konrad Otto-Zimmermann, shared his confidence that COP15 in Copenhagen will lead to an international climate agreement.  [more]

An interview with Chief Environment Officer Sadhu Johnston highlights the progress Chicago's already had, including 7 million square feet of green roofs and more bike lanes. [more]

"If cities leveraged their spending power and purchased environmentally friendly goods and services, this would make a significant contribution to climate-friendly markets", explains Mark Hidson, Director for Sustainable Procurement at ICLEI. [more]

The Ministry of the Environment in Japan announced that domestic waste has decreased by 2.3% compared to 2006. Kikakyushu City, an ICLEI Member, has the highest recycling rate, 29%. For comparison the recycling rate in US cities is 32% and 41% for European ones.  [more]

On 20 November 2009 in ICLEI member city Berlin (Germany), the Conference on Education and Climate Change will take place. The event is co-organized by The Danish School of Education / Aarhus University and the Royal Danish Embassy in Berlin. [more]

First World Congress on Cities and Adaptation to Climate Change, Bonn, Germany, 28-30 May 2010 [more]

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ICLEI is an association of over 1100 local governments from 67 countries who are committed to sustainable development. Founded in 1990 as the 'International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives' it changed it's name to 'ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability' to reflect a broader mandate. [more]

Applications for the position are due on November 30, 2009 [more]

Find out more about ICLEI's three-year advocacy efforts to involve local governments in the next global climate agreement. External Site. [more]

ICLEI secured 100 square meters right next to the negotiation halls in Copenhagen. This LOUNGE will serve as a base to ensure local governments are recognized in the next global climate deal. Find out more. [more]

The COP15 in Copenhagen is fast approaching. Join many communities around the world in making a powerful statement in December – showing that local governments are engaged, active and moving forward with climate protection action! [more]

ICLEI is endorsing the Copenhagen Climate Summit for Mayors taking place during the negotiations for a next global climate agreement this December in the Danish capital. Find out more on their site. [more]

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