As the City of Edmonton prepares to host the ICLEI World Congress, June 14-18 2009, it is making strides in realizing its EcoVision through providing funds to citizens’ initiatives.  [Full text...]

We invite you to read the latest news from ICLEI and its Members worldwide [Full text...]

ICLEI’s membership has grown from 500 to 900 Members in 66 countries in two years, and it continues to grow worldwide. Hamburg (Germany), Darwin (Australia), Albuquerque, NM and Rockland Country, NY (USA) have joined Basel as 898th to 902nd Members.  [Full text...]

ICLEI Korea Office in August 2008 organised "The Forum for Global Sustainable Tourism". Over 300 attendees joined the discussion held in the island of Jeju-do, a favorite tourism destination in Eastern Asia. [Full text...]

ICLEI Japan Office made a presentation on 50 years of Japanese local governments’ activities in pollution control and waste management to Chinese mayors and deputy mayors.  [Full text...]

ICLEI’s Project Office in Brazil received funding for the project “Promoting Sustainable Construction Policies in South America” from the British Government. This project targets the construction sector exploring solutions to reduce building-related emissions in South America. [Full text...]

A new movement working towards a recognised 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 [Full text...]

At Global Energy Basel, cities and local governments will find partners for sustainable infrastructure and urban development projects. [Full text...]

Climate Neutral through Procurement, Reykjavik, Iceland, 25-27 March 2009. Institutions and individuals working towards climate neutral products and services are invited to respond to this Call for Contributions.

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From the 27 to 29 August 2008, Mexico City (México) invite the local authorities of America to discuss, debate and consult around the big challenges of advancing of Democracy, Development and Decentralization in the Americas. [Full text...]

- Jerusalem, Israel
- Siena Province, Italy
- San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico
- Valles, Mexico
- Bellingham, WA, U.S.A.

The Norwegian designed SmartBike makes its North American debut in the country’s first ever self-serve bike share program. [Full text...]

In preparation for an international sporting event that took place in Rimini this summer, an action plan was developed to promote environmental awareness amongst athletes while minimizing the footprint of the event.  [Full text...]

A global leader in renewable energy, Reykjavik has its sights set on greening the transport industry with hydrogen, ethanol, and incentives for the purchase of eco friendly vehicles. [Full text...]

Vancouver is piloting new and improved trash compactors that have five times the capacity of conventional trash bins and only need to be emptied about once a week, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the city’s fleet of garbage trucks. [Full text...]