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📢 Introducing Cities Forward's Green City Finance Guide! Developed by the U.S. Department of State, this guide supports Latin American and Caribbean cities by outlining public funding opportunities for sustainable urban projects. Includes resources from: - Multilateral Development Banks - Global Environment Facility - U.S. Development Finance Corporation Spanish and Portuguese versions will be available in mid-January 2025—stay tuned! 💻 Read the guide: https://lnkd.in/gRz2Nex2 🔗 Learn more about Cities Forward: https://lnkd.in/gCcDMy66 Resilient Cities Catalyst Institute of the Americas ICLEI México, Centroamérica y el Caribe ICLEI Brasil ICLEI América do Sul ICLEI Colombia ICLEI México, Centroamérica y el Caribe, Nina Hachigian, @subnational dip #CitiesForward #GreenCityFinance #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #LatinAmerica #Caribbean #Funding #CitiesForward #CitiesSummit #CiudadeseMovimento #CidadesaFrente

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released a new U.S. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), establishing a target to reduce economy-wide emissions by at least 61% below 2005 levels by 2035. This commitment aims to reduce emissions, advance clean energy innovation, and develop healthier, more resilient communities in the U.S. Saharnaz Mirzazad, AICP Mirzazad, Executive Director of ICLEI USA, shares: “We welcome the U.S. government's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by a minimum of 61% below 2005 levels by 2035. Over three decades, ICLEI USA has partnered with federal agencies to enable our work with 1,200+ cities, towns, counties, and Tribal nations in all 50 states to develop local climate plans. We know local efforts made this updated Paris Agreement plan possible — and we will work with our network to ensure local governments remain critical partners for meeting the goal.” As a part of this effort, ICLEI USA remains dedicated to supporting local governments to take action, ensuring that cities, towns, Tribal nations, and regions are central to achieving these climate goals. Read the updated NDC: https://lnkd.in/gZXvNxv4 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #LocalGovernments #NDC #EmissionsReduction #ICLEIUSA #ClimateLeadership #USClimateGoals

In a recent Grist article, #ICLEIUSA's Executive Director, Saharnaz Mirzazad, AICP discusses how climate action is gaining momentum at the local level, with states and cities leading the charge! We’re seeing widespread support for clean energy and climate solutions that benefit everyone. 🗞️: https://ow.ly/HGj450UrsT2 #ICLEI #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EnvironmentalLeadership #LocalGovernment

Ready to showcase how your community is fighting climate change by applying for #AAC2025? Submit your letter of intent by December 30 to get $100 off your application fee. Seize this chance to participate in the prestigious National Civic League All America city awards! https://lnkd.in/dVgjn6g

ICLEI USA provided direct technical support to Town of Jackson by reviewing the proposed strategies for the Town's Municipal and Community-wide Sustainability Plan. By offering expertise and tailored feedback, our team helped the Town refine its approach to sustainability, ensuring these strategies are both effective and actionable. Our fee-for-service model allows communities to benefit from expert guidance that accelerates their sustainability goals and creates lasting environmental impacts. ◾Read the plan: https://lnkd.in/eDH2WRFc ◾Learn more about how ICLEI USA’s services can support your sustainability efforts 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eSxhGjeV #Sustainability #ClimateAction #LocalLeadership #ICLEIUSA #GreenCities #CircularEconomy #NatureBasedSolutions

Recording Now Available: "I Was at COP29, and Here Is What U.S. Local Governments Need to Know" 🎥 Catch Saharnaz Mirzazad, AICP, Executive Director and Kale Roberts Deputy Director as they share key takeaways from COP29—from climate finance discussions to local leadership exchanges with Ukraine and China, and insights from Ministers of Transportation. Tune in to learn what U.S. cities need to know to drive climate action forward! 🔗 Watch the full discussion now: https://lnkd.in/gx7xTmtd #COP29 #USCities #ClimateFinance #Sustainability #ICLEIUSA #LocalLeadership #ClimateAction #Transportation

From Daring Cities to Town Hall COPs, how ICLEI is taking on local-to-global climate action 🌆 🌎 https://lnkd.in/e4r5VUQ5 Throughout 2024, Daring Cities has spotlighted the Town Hall COPs initiative as an innovative mechanism linking local climate emergency action to national and global efforts, empowering communities and subnational governments worldwide to make meaningful contributions to climate commitments on local, national, and global levels ahead of #COP30 in 2025. During #COP29’s 20 November session, “Town Hall COPs in the new era of local-global climate action and advocacy," we explored how #TownHallCOPs fit into the current global climate arena and how local and subnational governments can drive this initiative forward. At the session, #ICLEI and EARTHDAY.ORG announced a new partnership to kickstart the Earth Day Global Conversation. It aims to engage mayors, city governments, and their communities worldwide in public dialogues about the benefits of #RenewableEnergy. Read more about the partnership 🤝 https://lnkd.in/emW2jd8N Starting in April 2025 and continuing through the year, these ‘Conversations’ will unite communities in a collective push for renewable energy, aiming to strengthen the Town Hall COPs initiative as a tool for local and regional governments to connect their communities for #ClimateEmergency action at all levels. 🚀

The Integrity Matters for Cities, States and Regions Expert Group just released draft guidance on GHG Target Setting! Help refine by reviewing the guidance and completing the survey 👇 🔗 Survey Link: https://ow.ly/1LHr50UrrBB 🔗 Report Link: https://ow.ly/BMfX50UrrBz WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) | #IntegrityMatters #ClimateAction #NetZero

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