ICLEI USA

A big congratulations to our friends at Climate Mayors and NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration for their groundbreaking partnership! This collaboration will empower cities across the U.S. to enhance climate resilience and better prepare for the impacts of climate change. 🎉 Let’s celebrate the work they’re doing to support local climate action and resilience. Learn more: https://ow.ly/W9jX50TBPUe #ClimateLeadership #Resilience #ClimateAction #SustainableCities

Discover how #CitiesForward partners City of Coral Springs, Florida, and Freeport, The Bahamas —only 160 kilometers (100 miles) apart— are working together to address climate challenges like intensifying heat, stronger storms, and increased flooding. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gav3N65S U.S. Department of State ICLEI Brasil ICLEI - Gobiernos Locales por la Sustentabilidad - México, Centroamérica y el Caribe Resilient Cities Catalyst Institute of the Americas #CitiesForward #CitiesSummit #CiudadeseMovimento #CidadesaFrente

We're #hiring a new Deputy Director in Denver, Colorado. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Are you passionate about driving climate action at the local level? We are expanding our team by hiring an additional Deputy Director to manage key pathways like decarbonization, resilience, circular economy, and nature-based development. In this role, you’ll: - Lead cross-functional teams and deliver impactful projects. - Collaborate with local governments and stakeholders to advance sustainability. - Oversee project execution, budgets, and strategy alignment. 📍 Location: Fully remote (US-based) 💼 Salary: $110K - $130K + comprehensive benefits 📅 Apply by: November 1st, 2024, 12:00 PM ET 📝 How to Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. To learn more about the role and our organization, go to: https://lnkd.in/gkytF-T5 #ClimateAction #SustainabilityJobs #SustainabilityLeadership #ClimateCareers #GreenJobs #ICLEIUSA #RemoteJobs

We're proud to celebrate the success of our 2024 Climate Resilience Cohorts! Through our Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) Cohort and the Texas and Oklahoma Regional Resilience Cohort, we’ve equipped over 40 local governments with the tools to understand, communicate, and plan for climate risks. Read more 👉: https://ow.ly/uNZE50Tz2qG #ICLEIUSA

Join ICLEI USA and America Is All In for a critical discussion on achieving 65% emissions reductions by 2035 through the power of local governance. 📅 Date: October 18th, 2024 🕒 Time: 1 PM ET The University of Maryland’s Center for Global Sustainability recently released a report highlighting the crucial role both federal and non-federal actors play in this journey. The report outlines how these groups can collaborate to reach our ambitious climate goals, detailing concrete pathways and policies that will help inform updates to the U.S. Paris Agreement plan. Join us as we explore these insights with our featured speakers: Niki Armacost, Mayor of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY Ryan Finnegan, Manager, Policy, Strategy & Partnerships, World Wildlife Fund Alicia Zhao, Research Manager, UMD Center for Global Sustainability This webinar is a great opportunity for sustainability staff and elected officials to dive into local policy pathways, discuss challenges, and uncover the opportunities that will shape our national climate targets. You can read the full report, “Toward 2035: Forging a High-Ambition U.S. Climate Pathway,” here: https://lnkd.in/gPEiBWWQ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gv2Wqayp #ClimateAction #InsightsandExchange #ICLEIUSA #LowEmissions

Today, Mayor Ravi Bhalla, City of Hoboken, NJ, congratulates the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) in celebrating 50 years of impactful science diplomacy! 🎉 This amazing milestone is marked by successful partnerships with the U.S. Department of State, ICLEI Brasil, ICLEI - Gobiernos Locales por la Sustentabilidad - México, Centroamérica y el Caribe, Resilient Cities Catalyst, and Institute of the Americas through the #CitiesForward initiative. From this work, we're fostering innovative knowledge exchange, connecting cities across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. to tackle urban challenges like climate change, resilience, and sustainability. Through peer-to-peer learning and capacity building, 12 paired cities are developing local solutions that benefit underserved communities and promote sustainable, inclusive growth. Here's to many more years of collaborations and growth! Watch ⏯️: https://ow.ly/x2kU50TCQSK #ScienceDiplomacy #OES50Years #UrbanSustainability #InclusiveDevelopment #Resilience

The U.S. Climate Alliance has launched the Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative, aiming to train 1 million new registered apprentices by 2035! 🌍💼 This initiative will pave the way for climate and clean energy careers, boosting workforce diversity and creating high-quality, good-paying jobs in everything from solar panel manufacturing to electric vehicle tech — across the nation, including many of our member cities. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Pr7s50TBPJx #ClimateReady #CleanEnergyJobs #SustainableFuture #ClimateAction

We invite #ICLEIUSA members! Join us for our Monthly Global Advocacy Webinar on COP29! Connect with ICLEI’s Director of Global Advocacy, gain critical insights on effective advocacy and multilevel governance for local governments. Let’s strategize for COP29 together! 🗓️ Date: October 16th @10:00 am ET Register here: https://ow.ly/wNfH50Tz3pc

There is still time to report your climate action through the CDP-ICLEI Track in 2024! With only a few weeks remaining until the reporting deadline for cities, states, and regions, there is still a chance to be part of the global climate movement. By 2 October 2024, ensure your city joins the world's climate leaders by sharing your progress on climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Through the CDP-ICLEI Track, the world’s leading climate reporting platform for cities, you can report your risks, plans, actions, and impacts in a transparent manner. This collaborative platform simplifies your reporting process by allowing you to report to key climate initiatives with just one questionnaire. CDP-ICLEI Track is powered by mission-driven organizations working to secure a sustainable global economy for people and the planet. Our openly available data is used to inform policy and decision-making to achieve this crucial aim. By reporting through CDP-ICLEI Track, your impact reaches far beyond your city. Your data is used by entities such as the UN, the IPCC, WHO and the World Bank to inform climate policy and initiatives. 🗓️ Key dates to remember: ☑ 2 October 2024: Deadline for submitting reports to receive a CDP score ☑ 2 December 2024: Final deadline for reporting Join the global community of cities leading the way towards climate leadership and transparency. Find out more and start your disclosure journey today at cdp.net/cities #ClimateAction #SustainableCities #ICLEI #CDP #Cities4Climate #ClimateLeadership