ICLEI Secretary General Konrad Otto-Zimmermann has been invited to join the Advisory Board for the World Economic Forum’s Future of Urban Development Initiative. [Full text...]

At the recent anniversary celebration of the Hiroshima bombing, Mayor Kazumi Matsui of Hiroshima, Japan urged the country to make headway on a clean energy policy, rid of nuclear power.  [Full text...]

ICLEI, together with cities and many organizations, is observing Earth Overshoot Day, marking the date when humanity has exhausted nature’s budget for the year. [Full text...]

Seoul City has recently given its think tank a new name and a redefined core value. Formerly called Seoul Development Institute, the Seoul Institute will now adhere to the core value of a future "built by its citizens".  [Full text...]

The award was in recognition of the achievements Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation has made in tax collection, education, solid waste management, health etc. [Full text...]

Implemented by ICLEI, the project ‘Asian Cities Adapt’ will be launched soon to assess the impact of climate change in target cities in India, including Kochi [Full text...]

The first ever Resilient Cities Award recognizes excellence in land use planning and design and other activities that help protect communities from the impacts of natural hazards.  [Full text...]

Mayor Bobby Bryant has established a task force to determine how Buckeye can deliver alternatives for dealing with environmental and energy-saving issues [Full text...]

Itabashi Ward (Japan) has received an award for its excellent framework of cooperation with citizens and businesses. [Full text...]

The State of São Paulo (Brazil) has completed its draft policy on climate change, and is now asking for public comment on the strategy. [Full text...]

The Green City Report 2007 for Pasadena (California, U.S.A.), “Think Green”, is aimed at building a green and sustainable community. [Full text...]

The Living Smart Homes Program in Noosa Shire (Australia) is a community-based pilot project that enables citizens to live more sustainably. [Full text...]

Linz (Austria) is staging a “52 Ways to Save the World” international idea competition.  [Full text...]

Alamogordo (New Mexico, U.S.A.) has some innovative approaches to conserving water resources. [Full text...]

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Sustainable energy in the urban environment is the focus of this exciting event, starting a multi-year series [Full text...]

The European Secretariat is organising the event as part of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). [Full text...]

The program will showcase the vast work of ICLEI members on advancing sustainability. Global strategists will share their vision on the opportunities and challenges for local governments in the coming decade. [Full text...]

The German Government is organizing the conference "Climate Change as a Security Threat – Strategies for Policy-Makers, Science and Business" in Freiburg, Germany, from 5 -7 November 2008. [Full text...]

The event will convene local government leaders and facilitate the dialogue about the position and role of local governments in the new UN global climate agreement with national and supranational partners. [Full text...]

The Procura+ Seminar will bring together purchasers and representatives from all levels of governments and other European institution. [Full text...]