ICLEI brochure english

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Local Solutions to Global ChallengesConnecting Leaders - Accelerating Action - Pioneering Solutions

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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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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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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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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, [email protected]

International Training CentreFreiburg, Germany

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AfricaAfrica SecretariatCape Town, South [email protected]

AsiaAsia Secretariat

[email protected] [email protected]

Japan OfficeTokyo, [email protected]

Korea OfficeJeju, Republic of [email protected]

South Asia SecretariatNoida/Delhi, [email protected]

Southeast Asia SecretariatManila, [email protected]

EuropeEuropean SecretariatFreiburg, Germany

[email protected]

Latin AmericaLatin America & Caribbean SecretariatBuenos Aires, [email protected]

Brazil Project OfficeSo Paulo, [email protected]

Mexico OfficeMexico City, Mexico

[email protected] AmericaCanada OfficeToronto, [email protected]

USA OfficeBoston and Washington DC, [email protected]

OceaniaOceania SecretariatMelbourne, [email protected]

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