ICLEI Publications

ICLEI serves as an information clearinghouse on local sustainable development by producing annual newsletters, regional updates on activities, case studies, training guides and fact sheets. We also provide a variety of policy and practice manuals on topics ranging from financing energy efficiency projects to solid waste management to the use of municipal economic instruments to increase environmental performance.

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  1. Mexico City, Mexico
    Mexico City's Green Plan: EcoMobility in motion
    ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI World Secretariat, 2010
    ICLEI Case Study
    Mexico City, one of the largest and most polluted cities in the world, is demonstrating that an agenda shift toward environmental sustainability is possible.
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  2. Changwon, Republic of Korea
    The Nearby Useful Bike, Interesting Joyful Attraction (NUBIJA) Project
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI World Secretariat, 2010
    ICLEI Case Study
    The City of Changwon introduced a public bicycle system (Nearby Useful Bike, Interesting Joyful Attraction, NUBIJA) in September 2009 with the aim of contributing to an eco-friendly urban environment.
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  3. Building an Eco City, building a Sustainable City
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    The City of Melbourne is implementing the Eco-City concept into its development trajectory in order to become a sustainable and vibrant green city.
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  4. Moving from Assessment to Action on Climate Change
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    The City of Toronto's climate change adaptation strategy 'Ahead of the Storm' is a comprehensive plan to prepare the city for the adverse effects of climate change. The Climate Change Risk Assessment Tool is an essential part of this adaptation strategy.
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  5. Building a sustainable economy on the pillars of urban innovation
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI
    ICLEI Case Study
    Despite boasting one of the largest clusters clean technology firms in the USA, Portland was hit hard by the current economic crisis. In response to the crisis, the city aims at investing in sustainability as part of its economic development strategy.
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  6. Community Based Local Action
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    The Brazilian neighborhood of “Parque do Cedro” was an informal settlement with no formal basic services such as water or electricity. The neighborhood took steps to acquire basic services and achieve sustainable community development.
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  7. Veracruz Program on Climate Change
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    The Veracruz state government aims to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by 5 per cent by 2016. To achieve this, it developed the Veracruz Program on Climate change focusing on mitigation, adaptation and climate change policy.
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  8. The Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    India has introduced the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, a national incentive-based reform scheme to provide funding assistance to urban local authorities to improve urban infrastructure and basic services.
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  9. The Eco-City Building Plan of Rizhao
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    Since the Rizhao Municipal Government began to implement the Eco-City Building Plan in 2003, the local environment and extended urban development area have improved significantly.
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  10. Reducing Emissions Through Green Building
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is implementing comprehensive energy efficient programs for buildings in order to become a low-carbon city. Ist Cap and Trade Program establishes total emission reduction obligations for existing commercial buildings.
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  11. A Municipality's Climate Protection Program
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    EThekwini Municipality (Durban) is implementing a Municipal Climate Protection Program. A strong focus of the municipality is an early response strategy on climate change adaptation.
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  12. Pioneering India's Solar Cities Program
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    India’s Solar Cities Program, launched in 2009 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy in 60 cities. It supports cities in becoming a driving force for local energy innovation and investment.
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  13. An Urban Biodiversity Network
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    Cape Town is located in a global biodiversity hotspot, but rampant development threatens the city's habitat. As a response, a Biodiversity Network has been created. Which aims to protect critically valuable urban biodiversity zones.
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  14. A European Green Capital
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    Nantes has received the European Green Capital award for 2013. This award is a recognition of the city's progressive efforts and achievements in sustainable urban development.
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  15. Green Cleaning in the City of Reykjavík
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    The City of Reykjavík has decided to green its cleaning. This involves a reduction in the overall quantity of cleaning chemicals used per m² cleaned, and ensuring that the chemical used are less harmful to the environment and human health.
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  16. An Eco-energy City Through Partnership
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2012
    ICLEI Case Study
    Iida City is a leader in the promotion of renewable energy innovation. A strategic partnership between the local government and a power company funded by local citizens promoted the installation of citizens' solar panels.
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  17. Using local initiative and knowledge for local water and soil conservation
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2011
    ICLEI Case Study
    In 2004, Bogor municipality began to undertake a number of initiatives to address the issue of water conservation and to improve its ability to provide for increasing water demand.
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  18. Balance development and conservation with integrated coastal management: The crab condominium example
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2011
    ICLEI Case Study
    Sriracha Municipality (Thailand) plays a vital role as a leader in integrated coastal management. Sriracha has linked conservation and urbanization to achieve sustainable development goals through the mobilization of local agencies.
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  19. Revitalizing the Iloilo river through collaboration and integration
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2011
    ICLEI Case Study
    Iloilo City has developed a master plan to rehabilitate, protect and develop the Iloilo River by collaborating successfully with both private and public stakeholders and integrating a set of policies and strategies.
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  20. Tax mechanisms to conserve privately-owned green areas: Yokohama Greenery Plan
    ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, ICLEI, 2011
    ICLEI Case Study
    To preserve precious green areas for its citizens, the City of Yokohama has introduced a new tax system. Revenues are used to conserve privately-owned green areas and their biodiversity, and to encourage stakeholders' participation.
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ICLEI Local Sustainability Books

Resilient Cities 2
K. Otto-Zimmermann, 2011
Cities and Adaption to Climate Change - Proceedings of the Global Forum 2011

 
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