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Happy International Biodiversity Day 2014 to all! Today we celebrate islands and their surrounding near-shore marine areas that constitute unique ecosystems, often found nowhere else on Earth. These ecosystems are the legacy of a unique evolutionary history and are irreplaceable treasures. Islands are especially susceptible to the effects of Climate Change due to their relatively … Continued
In the last quarter of 2013 ICLEI Africa hosted six, three-day inception meetings, one in each of the project local authorities, bringing together technical and political stakeholders with utility representatives and key actors active in the local water and sanitation sector. The meetings took place as part of the 54 month, European Commission funded project … Continued
Members of President Obama’s State, Local and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience convened earlier today in Des Moines, IA, where they received a report of federal policy recommendations from a network of 170+ mayors and local officials. “Strengthening community resiliency is key is addressing the long term effects of climate change. … Continued
ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability, in collaboration with MIT Climate CoLaB, seeks proposals on the ways that urban areas can use social, political, economic, technological and infrastructural investments to reduce their vulnerability and increase their resilience to climate change. The contest is open to anyone with ideas that could address the question: What priority actions can … Continued
The Eco-Logic Awards identify individuals, organisations and communities that positively contribute towards a sustainable world – and encourage the consumer public to support them by purchasing their products and services. In partnership with SABC 3, The Enviropaedia established the Annual Eco-Logic Awards in 2011. These have since grown into South Africa’s most Glamorously Green eco-calendar … Continued
As presented by Dr. Joan Clos, Executive Director of UN-Habitat and Neil McArthur, CEO of ARCADIS NV, we are pleased to announce the the Fourth Annual Shelter Academy, Adapting & Mitigating Climate Change: Options for Cities, that will take place in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, The Netherlands during the period 1-4 September 2014. Target Audience The … Continued
Resilient Cities 2014 will take place in June 2014 visit website here
The Climate System Analysis Group (CSAG) based at the University of Cape Town will be running its annual course, ‘Winter School : Using climate information for adaptation and policy development’, from 30 June-11 July 2014. This 2-week intensive course has been developed specifically for participants from developing country and aims to take participants through the … Continued
Earth Day 2014 held on 22 April, also known as International Mother Earth Day, is an annual celebration that brings attention to protecting the Earth. First held in 1970 it has grown and is celebrated in 192 countries. It is the second Earth day held each year, the first held on 21 March. This year … Continued
The Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability are pleased to launch their Working Paper Close to home: Subnational strategies for climate compatible development by Barbara Anton, Ali Cambray, Mairi Dupar and Astrid Westerlind-Wigstroem with Elizabeth Gogoi. The authors explore the many successful strategies and measures for climate resilience … Continued
