ICLEI is delighted to be partnering with the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, Canada, on a new global program entitled “Renewable Cities”.
Renewable Cities aims to accelerate the adoption of 100% renewable energy within cities globally and recognizes that an integrated approach to energy efficiency and urban design is required. It is a five-year program that has been co-designed with leaders in local government, the private sector, key innovators and thought leaders, and utilities.
The pressure on cities and city staff to provide affordable energy services to citizens while ensuring livability and reducing emissions has never been greater. Cities now face unprecedented pressures to provide affordable energy to their citizens, while at the same time ensuring livability and reducing emissions. Renewable Cities will examine the best practices and affordable models for transitioning to renewables and energy efficiency in the electricity, heating, and transportation sectors.
The Renewable Cities program will be launched at a Global Learning Forum in Vancouver on 13-15 May. It will bring together leading jurisdictions as well as individuals working on urban energy issues for a solutions focused dialogue. ICLEI will be participating and will be playing a leading role in the “Pathways to Paris”
You will find more news from and about ICLEI in the ICLEI e-Newsletter from 23 March 2015 with the following content:
Global News
The ICLEI World Congress 2015 in numbers
The ICLEI World Congress 2015 will be one of our biggest events ever. For a glimpse of just how big it will be, read the latest statistics for registered participants, ICLEI Members attending, speakers, sessions and plenaries, and local and regional governments attending. Read more
ICLEI Global Executive Committee 2015-2018 established
We are pleased to announce the establishment of the ICLEI Global Executive Committee 2015-2018. The ICLEI Global Executive Committee Portfolio elections 2015-2018, which began on 17 December 2014, concluded on 4 March 2015. Read more
Transformative Action Program (TAP) to be launched at ICLEI World Congress 2015
The Transformative Action Program (TAP) is a collaborative effort by city/regions networks and their partners to address the difficulties of local and regional climate finance. It seeks to accelerate the implementation of of climate actions of local and subnational governments by scaling-up their direct investments and their increased engagement in national and global mechanisms. Read more
Shu Zhu appointed as ICLEI’s Regional Director for East Asia
ICLEI is pleased to announce that Mr. Shu Zhu will lead the East Asia Secretariat (EAS) in Seoul as the new Regional Director from 1 May 2015 on. He will at the same time serve as ICLEI’s China Representative. Under his leadership, ICLEI is poised to establish a formal presence in China this year. Read more
Popular Stories
- ICLEI partners with new global program “Renewable Cities”
- ICLEI World Congress 2015 explores urban challenges and opportunities from China
- Third Urban Nature Congress to be held at ICLEI World Congress 2015
- Pacific Island Mayors advocate for their island homes
- ICLEI provides input to UN negotiations on Post2015 development agenda
- Urban air pollution is an urgent health issue: ICLEI is taking action
- Low Emission Development events at ICLEI World Congress
Local Action
14 World Congress Mobile Workshops to take place across Seoul City
Participants at the ICLEI World Congress 2015 will have the chance to see Seoul’s sustainability projects in action through the 14 mobile workshops organized for the event. Locations include the Seoul Energy Dream Center, the Amsa Photovoltaic Power Plant and the Arisu Water Purification Center. Read more
Freiburg’s solar village shining bright after 13 years
ICLEI member Freiburg’s (Germany) self-sustaining village, Solarsiedlung (Solar Settlement), is going strong after almost 15 years and is still producing four times the amount of energy its residents consume. The community achieves this through its smart solar design, which is embedded within the architecture. Read more
Risk award to support slum dwellers in Pune
The All India Institute of Local Self-Government (AIILSG) has been awarded the RISK award for a project concerning ICLEI Member Pune in India. The decision was announced at a ceremony at the third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan. Read more
South Asian cities collaborate towards creating a zero waste region
Mayors, Municipal leaders and myriad esteemed experts from South Asian countries – India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh – were present at the International Conference on Solid Waste Management for South Asia, hosted by ICLEI South Asia, endorsed by the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India and the National Institute of Urban Affairs, and financially supported by the European Commission on the 9-10 March 2015. Read more
More Local Action Stories
- GrowSmarter project implements smart city solutions
- Renewable energy makes significant contribution to emissions reduction
- City of Porto Alegre will launch its Greenhouse Gas Inventory in July
- Urban Green Growth Strategies for Indian Cities – Report launched!
- ICLEI South Asia releases Policy Review report to address efficiency in the urban built environment
Agendas
“Seoul Declaration” available for comments from ICLEI Members
The Seoul Declaration will be adopted at the ICLEI World Congress 2015. It is a major statement by ICLEI Members, partners and associates regarding the requirements for climate action. ICLEI Members are invited to send their feedback on the declaration to seoul.delcaration@iclei.org. Read more
Save the date: Metropolitan Solutions, May 20-22 2015 in Berlin, Germany
Are you interested in smart and sustainable urban solutions for your city? Metropolitan Solutions brings together 15 conferences and a trade fair on topics such as EcoMobility, energy efficiency, smart cities, and sustainable infrastructure, creating the world‘s largest smart city event. Read more
EcoMobility World Festival 2015 officially launched
In October this year, the City of Johannesburg will close a key part of the Sandton Central Business District (CBD) to cars and encourage walking, cycling and use of public transport for the entire month. This unique event is taking place as part of the EcoMobility World Festival. Johannesburg is the first city in Africa and the second city in the world to host the Festival. Read more
Extension of Early Bird Registration for Resilient Cities 2015
The deadline for discounted Early-Bird fees for the Resilient Cities 2015 congress in Bonn has been extended to 15 April 2015. Plan your participation in advance and benefit from a 50 euros reduction! Read more
Events
Announcements
Upcoming Events
- 8-12 April 2015: ICLEI World Congress 2015, Seoul, South Korea
- 12-17 April 2015: 7th World Water Forum, Daegu, South Korea
- 14-16 April 2015: HABITATIII 2nd Preparatory Commmittee, Nairobi, Kenya
- 17-23 April 2015: UN-Habitat Governing Council, Nairobi, Kenya
- 20-22 May 2015: Metropolitan Solutions 2015, Berlin, Germany
- 8-10 June 2015: Resilient Cities Congress, Bonn, Germany
ICLEI is delighted to be partnering with the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Centre for Dialogue in Vancouver, Canada, on a new global program entitled “Renewable Cities”.
Renewable Cities aims to accelerate the adoption of 100% renewable energy within cities globally and recognizes that an integrated approach to energy efficiency and urban design is required. It is a five-year program that has been co-designed with leaders in local government, the private sector, key innovators and thought leaders, and utilities.
The pressure on cities and city staff to provide affordable energy services to citizens while ensuring livability and reducing emissions has never been greater. Cities now face unprecedented pressures to provide affordable energy to their citizens, while at the same time ensuring livability and reducing emissions. Renewable Cities will examine the best practices and affordable models for transitioning to renewables and energy efficiency in the electricity, heating, and transportation sectors.
The Renewable Cities program will be launched at a Global Learning Forum in Vancouver on 13-15 May. It will bring together leading jurisdictions as well as individuals working on urban energy issues for a solutions focused dialogue. ICLEI will be participating and will be playing a leading role in the “Pathways to Paris”
You will find more news from and about ICLEI in the ICLEI e-Newsletter from 23 March 2015 with the following content:
Global News
The ICLEI World Congress 2015 in numbers
The ICLEI World Congress 2015 will be one of our biggest events ever. For a glimpse of just how big it will be, read the latest statistics for registered participants, ICLEI Members attending, speakers, sessions and plenaries, and local and regional governments attending. Read more
ICLEI Global Executive Committee 2015-2018 established
We are pleased to announce the establishment of the ICLEI Global Executive Committee 2015-2018. The ICLEI Global Executive Committee Portfolio elections 2015-2018, which began on 17 December 2014, concluded on 4 March 2015. Read more
Transformative Action Program (TAP) to be launched at ICLEI World Congress 2015
The Transformative Action Program (TAP) is a collaborative effort by city/regions networks and their partners to address the difficulties of local and regional climate finance. It seeks to accelerate the implementation of of climate actions of local and subnational governments by scaling-up their direct investments and their increased engagement in national and global mechanisms. Read more
Shu Zhu appointed as ICLEI’s Regional Director for East Asia
ICLEI is pleased to announce that Mr. Shu Zhu will lead the East Asia Secretariat (EAS) in Seoul as the new Regional Director from 1 May 2015 on. He will at the same time serve as ICLEI’s China Representative. Under his leadership, ICLEI is poised to establish a formal presence in China this year. Read more
Popular Stories
- ICLEI partners with new global program “Renewable Cities”
- ICLEI World Congress 2015 explores urban challenges and opportunities from China
- Third Urban Nature Congress to be held at ICLEI World Congress 2015
- Pacific Island Mayors advocate for their island homes
- ICLEI provides input to UN negotiations on Post2015 development agenda
- Urban air pollution is an urgent health issue: ICLEI is taking action
- Low Emission Development events at ICLEI World Congress
Local Action
14 World Congress Mobile Workshops to take place across Seoul City
Participants at the ICLEI World Congress 2015 will have the chance to see Seoul’s sustainability projects in action through the 14 mobile workshops organized for the event. Locations include the Seoul Energy Dream Center, the Amsa Photovoltaic Power Plant and the Arisu Water Purification Center. Read more
Freiburg’s solar village shining bright after 13 years
ICLEI member Freiburg’s (Germany) self-sustaining village, Solarsiedlung (Solar Settlement), is going strong after almost 15 years and is still producing four times the amount of energy its residents consume. The community achieves this through its smart solar design, which is embedded within the architecture. Read more
Risk award to support slum dwellers in Pune
The All India Institute of Local Self-Government (AIILSG) has been awarded the RISK award for a project concerning ICLEI Member Pune in India. The decision was announced at a ceremony at the third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan. Read more
South Asian cities collaborate towards creating a zero waste region
Mayors, Municipal leaders and myriad esteemed experts from South Asian countries – India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh – were present at the International Conference on Solid Waste Management for South Asia, hosted by ICLEI South Asia, endorsed by the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India and the National Institute of Urban Affairs, and financially supported by the European Commission on the 9-10 March 2015. Read more
More Local Action Stories
- GrowSmarter project implements smart city solutions
- Renewable energy makes significant contribution to emissions reduction
- City of Porto Alegre will launch its Greenhouse Gas Inventory in July
- Urban Green Growth Strategies for Indian Cities – Report launched!
- ICLEI South Asia releases Policy Review report to address efficiency in the urban built environment
Agendas
“Seoul Declaration” available for comments from ICLEI Members
The Seoul Declaration will be adopted at the ICLEI World Congress 2015. It is a major statement by ICLEI Members, partners and associates regarding the requirements for climate action. ICLEI Members are invited to send their feedback on the declaration to seoul.delcaration@iclei.org. Read more
Save the date: Metropolitan Solutions, May 20-22 2015 in Berlin, Germany
Are you interested in smart and sustainable urban solutions for your city? Metropolitan Solutions brings together 15 conferences and a trade fair on topics such as EcoMobility, energy efficiency, smart cities, and sustainable infrastructure, creating the world‘s largest smart city event. Read more
EcoMobility World Festival 2015 officially launched
In October this year, the City of Johannesburg will close a key part of the Sandton Central Business District (CBD) to cars and encourage walking, cycling and use of public transport for the entire month. This unique event is taking place as part of the EcoMobility World Festival. Johannesburg is the first city in Africa and the second city in the world to host the Festival. Read more
Extension of Early Bird Registration for Resilient Cities 2015
The deadline for discounted Early-Bird fees for the Resilient Cities 2015 congress in Bonn has been extended to 15 April 2015. Plan your participation in advance and benefit from a 50 euros reduction! Read more
Events
Announcements
Upcoming Events
- 8-12 April 2015: ICLEI World Congress 2015, Seoul, South Korea
- 12-17 April 2015: 7th World Water Forum, Daegu, South Korea
- 14-16 April 2015: HABITATIII 2nd Preparatory Commmittee, Nairobi, Kenya
- 17-23 April 2015: UN-Habitat Governing Council, Nairobi, Kenya
- 20-22 May 2015: Metropolitan Solutions 2015, Berlin, Germany
- 8-10 June 2015: Resilient Cities Congress, Bonn, Germany