At the IV Latin American Congress of Local Governments where 400 Local government’s representatives met from 27 to 29 August 2008, 49 new signatories, including Mexico City, joined the agreement. [Full text...]

The Local Government Climate Sessions will take place at the next UNFCCC Climate Conference from 9 to 11 December 2008 in Poznan (Poland). The event is prepared by the Polish Association of Cities in cooperation with ICLEI and other global local government networks. [Full text...]

As the City of Edmonton prepares to host the ICLEI World Congress, June 14-18 2009, it is making strides in realizing its EcoVision through providing funds to citizens’ initiatives.  [Full text...]

We invite you to read the latest news from ICLEI and its Members worldwide [Full text...]

ICLEI’s membership has grown from 500 to 900 Members in 66 countries in two years, and it continues to grow worldwide. Hamburg (Germany), Darwin (Australia), Albuquerque, NM and Rockland Country, NY (USA) have joined Basel as 898th to 902nd Members.  [Full text...]

ICLEI Korea Office in August 2008 organised "The Forum for Global Sustainable Tourism". Over 300 attendees joined the discussion held in the island of Jeju-do, a favorite tourism destination in Eastern Asia. [Full text...]

A new movement working towards a recognised role for Local Governments in the post-2012 Climate Framework has started. From a clear city message sent in Bali to the start of a global process - cities are pressing forward with the new Local Government Climate Roadmap [Full text...]

At Global Energy Basel, cities and local governments will find partners for sustainable infrastructure and urban development projects. [Full text...]

- Jerusalem, Israel
- Siena Province, Italy
- San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico
- Valles, Mexico
- Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.

The Norwegian designed SmartBike makes its North American debut in the country’s first ever self-serve bike share program. [Full text...]

In preparation for an international sporting event that took place in Rimini this summer, an action plan was developed to promote environmental awareness amongst athletes while minimizing the footprint of the event.  [Full text...]

A global leader in renewable energy, Reykjavik has its sights set on greening the transport industry with hydrogen, ethanol, and incentives for the purchase of eco friendly vehicles. [Full text...]

A further eight case studies from cities and towns participating in the Local Action for Biodiversity have been completed. They show how cities and towns take action in managing their biodiversity and its threats. [Full text...]

The Bulletin provides an update on campaign and program status, as well as general points of interest, valuable resources and upcoming events from the Oceania Secretariat. [Full text...]

ICLEI Africa Secretariat has launched a set of guidance materials entitled ‘Local Government and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)’. This marks the end of the European Commission-funded LoGo Water project.  [Full text...]