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About ICLEI
- ICLEI is an international association of over 1000 local governments who are committed to sustainable development.
- Our Members are found in 67 countries and represent the voice of 400 million citizens.
- ICLEI was founded in 1990 as the “International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives”.
- In 2003, ICLEI’s official name was changed to “ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability.
- ICLEI operates 15 offices worldwide and employs nearly 200 people; its World Secretariat is in Toronto, Canada.
Members
Members can be local governments, municipal associations and regional associations (1078 Members, 1 June 2009). ICLEI also has Associate Members, which are organizations or individuals.
Mission
To build and serve a worldwide movement of local governments to achieve tangible improvements in global sustainability with special focus on environmental conditions through cumulative local actions.
History
The Council was established in 1990 when more than 200 local governments from 43 countries convened at our founding conference, the World Congress of Local Governments for a Sustainable Future, at the United Nations in New York.
Inspiration
ICLEI started with the idea that one municipality can have a measurable effect on a global scale. The cumulative effect of cities working in partnership can be profound.
What we do
ICLEI develops and runs campaigns and programs that address local sustainability issues while protecting global common goods, such as air quality, climate, and water. We link local action to internationally agreed goals and targets.
ICLEI helps local governments generate political awareness of sustainability issues and establishes plans of action towards measurable targets. We help our Members meet these targets through projects and evaluate local progress toward sustainable development.
ICLEI represents the voice of 400 million citizens to the United Nations Agencies as the international agency for local governments on sustainable development. We provide our Members with information, deliver trainings, organize conferences, facilitate networking, carry out research and offer consultancy services.
Some of our Campaigns & Programs:
Biodiversity
Local Action for Biodiversity (LAB) Initiative guides local governments and their partners to protect urban biodiversity.
Cities for Climate Protection
Started in 1993, it currently assists 1200 local governments (186 in Canada) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions using a proven five steps method.
Sustainable Procurement
Promote responsible municipal purchasing of sustainable products and services.
Water
This campaign seeks to improve local water quality, conservation and access.
Others
Visit www.iclei.org/programs to learn about our other programs on local sustainability.