Pavan Sukhdev, the leader of an international study on the costs of biodiversity loss, indicated to ICLEI’s Biodiversity Task Force his intention to include local governments in his research. [more]
ICLEI invites its Members to fill an international survey to be presented at the next United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poland in December. [more]
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa unveiled an ambitious long-range plan Monday for securing enough solar power to meet one-tenth of the city's energy needs by 2020, a move aimed at making L.A. a hub of the solar-energy industry. [more]
The city of Coimbatore became the third local government in India to join the Local Renewables Initiative where it will strive to develop local sustainable energy. [more]
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. [more]
Local Government Climate Sessions, 9 to 11 December 2008
October 29, 2008
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. [more]
A new movement working towards a recognized role for Local Governments in the post-2012 Climate Framework has started. From a clear city message sent in Bali to the start of a global process - cities are pressing forward with the new Local Government Climate Roadmap [more]
