The upcoming COP20 will be held in Lima from 1 to 12 December and is expected to attract hundreds of delegates from across the globe in an effort to tackle climate change. United Nations Climate Change Conference Lima, Peru Download the the overview here (last updated 7 November, 2014)

Open European Day at Resilient Cities 2014 – Conference Report European cities adapt to climate change Open European Day at Resilient Cities 2014 – Conference Report Download it here!

World Resources Institute, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group are pleased to announce the launch of a powerful GHG protocol for cities! Accounting for more than 70 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, cities represent the single greatest opportunity for tackling climate change. The first step for cities in realizing their … Continued

The Durban Adaptation Charter (DAC) East African Regional workshop in Tanzania culminated in the adoption of two resolutions. Local governments in attendance at the workshop signed an internationally targeted resolution that affirms their commitment to climate action and green growth. The document seeks synergies and collaborations on existing frameworks for these, such as the Sustainable Development Goals, … Continued

South African municipalities encouraged to report their climate change response actions through the carbonn Climate Registry South African municipalities are increasingly implementing projects to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as part of their participation in the international flagship project Promoting Low Emission Urban Development Strategies in Emerging Economy Countries (Urban-LEDS). Funded by the European Union to … Continued

In an effort to boost the sustainable management of water at local and regional levels, ICLEI has formally partnered with United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG), UN-Habitat/Global Water Operators’ Partnerships Alliance (GWOPA), the World Water Council, the Daegu Gyeongbuk Development Institute and the National Committee of the 7th World Water Forum. The partnership was agreed … Continued

A Municipal Learning Exchange between the City of Cape Town and Stellenbosch Municipality took place last 6 November 2014. It forms part of the series of capacity building workshops aimed at Earth Hour City Challenge participants this year, endorsed by the South African Local Governments Association (SALGA) in the Western Cape. This inception meeting hosted … Continued

The Durban Adaptation Charter for Local Governments (DAC) held a first nation-wide follow-up training for all Tanzanian local governments that are signatories to the DAC today. This follows up from the second Local Climate Solutions for Africa Congress (LOCS 2013) held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Over 120 leaders signed the Charter, the large majority of which represented … Continued

The Earth Hour City Challenge 2014-2015 was officially launched in pilot cities Arusha and Moshi on 16-17 October. The Earth Hour City Challenge 2014-2015 was officially launched in pilot cities Arusha and Moshi on 16-17 October. Honourable Lord Mayor Gaudence Lyimo of Arusha city opened the occasion on 16 October 2014. Dr Menan Jangu of … Continued

From macro-economic opportunities and efficiencies in the transport of goods to delivery of social services and ensuring overall well-being, the role that transport plays in development is undeniable. Thus sustainable transport not only plays a crucial role in mainstreaming the green economy, but also achieving sustainable development goals. In light of this the United Nations … Continued