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Local Solutions to Global ChallengesConnecting Leaders - Accelerating Action - Pioneering Solutions
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www iclei org
What is ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability?
z An association of over 1100 local governments that represents
the interests of local authorities within the United Nations and atinternational policy forums.
z A movement driving positive change on a global scale through
programs and campaigns on local sustainability.
z A resource centeroffering information, tools, networking, trainingand consulting services.
www.iclei.org/about
Introduction
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Now that more than half theworlds population lives in cities,
the planning, managementand governance of often scarce
environmental resources is crucial.
ICLEI is a strong partner forUN-HABITAT in the endeavour tobridge the gap between thinking
and practice regarding sustainableurban development.
Mrs. Anna TibaijukaExecutive Director, UN-HABITAT,
United Nations Under-Secretary-General
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www iclei org
Growthz ICLEI started with the idea that a single municipality has a
significant impact. On a global scale, the cumulative effect of
concerted local action can be profound.
z ICLEI was created in 1990 as the International Council for Local
Environmental Initiatives, when 200 local governments from43 countries convened at its founding conference at the United
Nations in New York.
z In 2003, the organization became ICLEI Local Governments for
Sustainability and assumed a broader mandate.z Over 1100 Members in 68 countries prove that local governments
worldwide take responsibility in creating a sustainable society.
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What distinguishes ICLEI is thatwe are the first entrants, the firstpioneers doing what seemed like
improbable things for cities to payattention to twenty years ago. We
have gone up a learning curve; wehave got 20 years of experiencenow on how to tackle global
environmental problems at thelocal level.
Jeb BrugmannICLEI Founder and First Secretary General
(1990-2000)
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z A global network of local leaders enjoying exclusive informationand resources about local sustainability.
z Advice adapted to regional political and cultural considerationsfrom ICLEI staff in 15 offices around the world.
z Tools to be effective: professional networks, trainings, referencematerials, software, international events, advocacy partnerships.
Benefits for Members
Membership
z Members can be local governments, municipal associations and
regional associations. Associate membership is available for otherorganizations.
z Apply for membership online or contact the ICLEI office in your region.
www.iclei.org/membership
Joining ICLEI
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Embarking on an environmentalprogram sounds like a great idea.
But if youre a mayor trying to cutgreenhouse gases, where do you
begin? How do even know how tomeasure your current levels?Thats where an organization
called ICLEI Local Governmentsfor Sustainability can help.
NewsweekLeadership and the Environment issue,
2007
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z As a non-profit association ICLEI receives financial support from
a modest membership fee and funded projects, while host cities
provide office space, grants and in-kind assistance.
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ICLEI coordinates Local Government advocacy towards the UnitedNations, especially: Commission on Sustainable Development
(UNCSD), Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC),Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) and
Environment Programme (UNEP).
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ICLEI cooperates with global agencies, businesses, academicinstitutions, national and regional governments and non-
governmental organizations. See a full list online.
www.iclei.org/partners
Partners
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UNEP has been supporting ICLEIsince its foundation. We recognize
the crucial role of local authoritiesacross the suite of environmental
challenges and opportunities. Oneimportant area of cooperation is
UNEPs endorsement of the Local
Govrnmn Clima Roamapwith the aim of fully integrating
cities in a new UN climateagreement en route to a GreenEconomy for the 21st century.
Achim SteinerExecutive Director, United Nations Envi-
ronment Programme (UNEP)United Nations Under-Secretary General
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z ICLEI trains its Members in their capacities as policy makers and
managers to make informed decisions on sustainability.
z Since 1992 over 20,000 local authorities have participated inmore than 500 capacity building events, organized by ICLEIs
International Training Centre and regional offices.
z The Young Municipal Leaders Initiative helps build a new
generation of municipal decision-makers to advance sustainability
through global awareness, tools and solutions.
www.iclei.org/itc
Capacity Building
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ICLEIs activities are very valuablein building local governments
capacity in Mexico and around theworld to become more sustainable,
and to achieve climate changemitigation. We are committed
to strengthening further theinstitutional capacity in our
country and to expand the networkof ICLEI member cities.
Martha DelgadoSecretary of Environment, Mexico City
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iningCentre
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z The Cities for Climate Protection Campaign achieves quantifiable
greenhouse gas reductions through local climate action plans.
z Through its Cities Climate CenterICLEI is leading the
advancement of local solutions to climate change.
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The Climate Action and Reporting Center(carbonn) providesstandards to measure and report municipal carbon emissions.
z ICLEI organizes Resilient Cities, the annual forum on urban
resiliency and adaptation to climate change.
z ICLEI coordinates the representation of local governments in
the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change,ensuring municipalities are part of the global climate negotiations.
www.iclei.org/ccp
Solutions
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The large part of the fightagainst climate change will be
won through actions by citizens,businesses and local governments,in the towns and cities that
you represent.
Yvo de BoerExecutive Secretary
United Nations Framework Conventionon Climate Change
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www.iclei.org
z Over 10,000 communities worldwide have engaged in Local
Agenda 21, a participatory planning process developed by ICLEI
for Agenda 21, the global action plan for sustainable development.
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Innovative sustainability management instruments developed byICLEI are available to municipal decision-makers, facilitating the
integration of environmental, social and economic factors.
www.iclei.org/la21, www.iclei.org/smi
Sustainability Planning& Management
Solutions
z The Sustainable Procurement Program supports local governments
in including sustainability considerations when purchasing
products and services.www.iclei.org/procurement
Sustainable Procurement
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The 21st century faces massiveurbanization, with a large portion of the
world population living in urban areas.
As such there will be increased demandfor urban services as well as conflicts
about scarce natural resources. Citieswill be unable to provide the increased
resources if existing resources are not
utilized in a sustainable manner.ecoBudget is an environmentalmanagement system, specially designed
for local governments that provides aframework to assist in sustainable local
development and effective management
of the urban environment.Kanna Lakshminarayana
Minister of TransportAndhra Pradesh, India
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www.iclei.org
Solutionsz The Water Program trains local governments to use integrated
local water management to ensure equitable access to water and
its efficient use. www.iclei.org/water
Water
z The Local Action for Biodiversity program engages local
governments in biodiversity action planning and management.
z ICLEI is part of the Global Partnership on Cities and Biodiversity
and organizes advocacy by local governments at the UnitedNations Convention on Biological Diversity.
www.iclei.org/biodiversity
Biodiversity
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We are proud to be a foundingpartner of the Local Action for
Biodiversity Initiative.Our cooperation with ICLEI has
shown that working with local
governments is a powerful driver tosustain and enhance biodiversity.I look forward to building on our
achievements.
Julia Marton-LefvreDirector General
International Union for Conservation ofNature (IUCN)
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Solutionsz ICLEI strengthens local governments promoting renewable energy
and energy efficiency in the urban environment, focusing on their
role as a driving force for local innovation.
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Cities selected to become model communities receive assistanceand meet in an annual forum which welcomes all local governments.
www.local-renewables.org
Local Renewables
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As the secretariat of the Global Alliance for EcoMobility, ICLEIadvocates for local transport based on walking, cycling, wheeling
and public transport.www.ecomobility.org
Sustainable Transport
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The Global Alliance for EcoMobility
will ensure that policy makers donot ignore the needs of pedestrians,cyclists and other vulnerable
road users.
David Ward
Director General, Foundation for theAutomobile and Society, Fdration
Internationale de lAutomobile (FIA)
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ICLEI WorldwideICLEI is the largest network of local governments committed to sustainable development withover 1100 Members active in 68 Countries that are serviced by 15 offices and 250 staff members.
www.iclei.org
World SecretariatBonn, Germanyiclei@iclei.org
International Training CentreFreiburg, Germany
training.centre@iclei.org
AfricaAfrica SecretariatCape Town, South Africaiclei-africa@iclei.org
AsiaAsia Secretariat
iclei-asia@iclei.orgChina Contacticlei-china@iclei.org
Japan OfficeTokyo, Japaniclei-japan@iclei.org
Korea OfficeJeju, Republic of Koreaiclei-korea@iclei.org
South Asia SecretariatNoida/Delhi, Indiaiclei-southasia@iclei.org
Southeast Asia SecretariatManila, Philippinesiclei-seasia@iclei.org
EuropeEuropean SecretariatFreiburg, Germany
iclei-europe@iclei.org
Latin AmericaLatin America & Caribbean SecretariatBuenos Aires, Argentinaiclei-latam@iclei.org
Brazil Project OfficeSo Paulo, Braziliclei-lacsbrasil@iclei.org
Mexico OfficeMexico City, Mexico
iclei-mexico@iclei.orgNorth AmericaCanada OfficeToronto, Canadaiclei-canada@iclei.org
USA OfficeBoston and Washington DC, USAiclei-usa@iclei.org
OceaniaOceania SecretariatMelbourne, Australiaiclei-oceania@iclei.org
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