Edmonton is the generous host of ICLEI World Congress 2009 from 14 to 18 June 2009. Edmonton is partnering with Zerofootprint Inc that has already developped footprint calculator for the cities of Toronto and Ottawa in Canada.

Mayor of Edmonton urges citizens to 'Go Green! It’s Our Nature'

Mayor Stephen Mandel joined City employees, key stakeholders and partners  to step up their actions to reduce their environmental footprint in preparation for ICLEI World Congress 2009

The Mayor launched the City’s latest campaign, 'Go Green! It’s Our Nature' in recognition of Environment Week. He asked Edmontonians to reduce their environmental footprint by taking at least two new actions that benefit the environment.

“This is really a collaborative effort between the City and its residents. The city empowers citizens with its programs like blue bag recycling, litter reduction, grasscycling and Carbon Dioxide Reduction Edmonton (CO2RE) but it’s the citizens who take action to make that happen.” said Mayor Mandel.

Citizens can use a footprint calculator to measure their progress in reducing their footprint from now until June 2009. The calculator will be available at www.edmonton.ca/ecovision.

The Go Green! It’s Our Nature campaign is part of EcoVision Edmonton, Council’s vision for an environmentally sustainable city.

About Edmonton:
This is a city alive with energy and boundless opportunity - a growing economic powerhouse where business thrives and more than a million lives enjoy the freedom to explore, experiment, experience, excel and expect the most out of every day. A place like no other, Edmonton is filled with surprises great and small and a calendar packed with artistic, sporting, theatrical and cultural celebration.

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For additional information, contact:world.congress@iclei.org