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The global gathering of ICLEI Members and Partners will take place in Edmonton on 14 to 18 June 2009. Register now. [more]

As well as cutting carbon emissions by 4.7 million tonnes, the 3000 actions reported by 184 participating councils in 2007/08 saved money; reduced water use, air pollution and traffic congestion; and, improved community health and fitness. [more]

With the addition of Hawaii County, the ICLEI Network now boasts 500 U.S. local governments committed to climate protection and sustainability. [more]

Municipal Commissioner Nandkumar Jantre, Thane, India, addressed delegates at United NationsClimate Change Conference on behalf of Local Governments and Municipal Authorities. [more]

Listen to an excerpt of the speech by David Cadman, ICLEI president, telling national governments to recognize the role of local governments in climate protection. [more]

The activity was part of the global initiative SWITCH – Managing Water in the City of the Future (www.switchurbanwater.eu). [more]

On 28 and 29 November more than 300 participants gathered in Riccione (Italy) for the Second Conference on Sustainable Tourism  [more]

- Annapolis Royal, Canada
- Durham Region, Canada
- Red Deer, Canada
- Kelowna, Canada
- Bowie, MD, U.S.A.

The European Secretariat is organising the event as part of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW). [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]

"Climate Neutral through Procurement”. To be held in Reykjavik, Iceland. [more]

The Guide "Using the power of public procurement to promote sustainable development” was launched in Brazil.  [more]

Learn what local governments are telling the UN about their role in climate change from the Poznan 2008 Local Governments Climate Sessions. [more]