Experience. Leadership. Solutions.
May 14 -16, 2008 marked the ICLEI Local Action Summit North America local,a gathering of 400 local government representatives and their partners from 40 states, Canada, Denmark, Germany and Mexico.
We've uploaded speaker bios and presentations which you can access on the Agenda page. There is also a Photo Gallery to bring many fond memories of our time together. Learn more about Santa Rosa, CA, winner of the Climate Innovation Invitational.
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A quick recap of the 2008 ICLEI Local Action Summit, where participants:
- …heard practical tales and inspiring words from a series of mayors, county executives and other elected officials.
- …chose from more than 15 breakout sessions on topics ranging from adaptation to international collaboration and energy efficiency to community engagement. A separate track for elected officials gave this group the opportunity to discuss together issues like green jobs and federal climate policy.
- …ate lunch while listening to compelling remarks from Phil Angelides, Chair of the Apollo Alliance.
- …were on hand when Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez unveiled the Local Governments Green Jobs Pledge
- …got an exclusive sneak preview of the following soon-to-be-released tools: the next generation emissions analysis software (a project of ICLEI, Microsoft and the Clinton Foundation). The new decision-support tool from ICLEI (climate and air pollution planning assistant or CAPPA). And the Star Community Index, the sustainability rating system from ICLEI, USGBC and the Center for American Progress.
- …participated in an intensive group exercise to work through the climate action planning process.
- …took part in one of five in-depth and hands-on training sessions to truly get down and dirty with climate and sustainability work
- …learned more about the work of our international colleagues and were invited to attend the ICLEI World Congress in Edmonton, Canada, June 2009
- …enjoyed time during breaks and at receptions to tour the sponsors in the Green Marketplace and network with colleagues from around the country
- …celebrated at the Climate Oscars Dinner where we honored recipients of ICLEI Milestone Awards (for progress in the climate protection 5-Milestone Methodology) and Santa Rosa, California, the 2008 winner of the Climate Innovation Invitational.
- …visited some of Albuquerque’s green projects including a LEED-certified building and a water reclamation facility.
We hope to see you at the next ICLEI event!