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ALASKA - Last month ICLEI had the honor of being one of two presenters from the lower 48 at the Alaska Municipal League's First Annual Climate Conference in Anchorage. We met with representatives of our 6 local government members there (Anchorage, Homer, Juneau, Kodiak, Fairbanks-North Star Borough, Sitka). For a great overview of climate issues in Alaska, visit the monthly report distributed by Alaska Conservation Solutions.
IDAHO – A recent report indicates that the state's greenhouse gas emissions are growing at faster rates than the nation as a whole.From Moscow to Blaine County, however, local governments in the state are leading by taking action to work on solutions.
OREGON – In the past months, we've received new member applications from Clackamas County, McMinnville, and Milwaukie along with inquiries from a few other cities in the area! Little did these governments know they were
beating Governor Kulongoski to the punch: On June 18th, he challenged the state to cut carbon emissions.
MONTANA – Helena MT became an ICLEI member in April – joining all the state capitals in the Northwest (with the exception of Salem, OR) as ICLEI members.
WASHINGTON – In April, ICLEI was a co-sponsor and Executive Director Michelle Wyman spoke at the Cooler Communities event, which
provided best practices for GHG and energy reduction programs as well as an in-depth overview of WA State climate policy and regulation.
>> See copies of the presentations made at this event.
Share Your Community’s Updates with the ICLEI Network
In
order to be able to spread the word about your efforts – whether it’s
reaching a Milestone, implementing an innovative program, or asking a
question of your peers in the ICLEI NW Network, please email your
updates and questions to newsletter-usa@iclei.org or amy.shatzkin@iclei.org.
Additionally, ICLEI is always looking for examples of projects that
governments are implementing to include in presentations to new members
throughout the region. If you have a program to reduce GHG
emissions and energy use that you would like us to highlight (it
doesn't have to be innovative, just practical and savings-oriented)
send us an email or PPT slide. Include a short description of the
project and it's GHG, energy and or cost savings.
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- Sitka, AK
- Blaine County, ID
- Milwaukie, OR
- Bothell, WA
- Bainbridge Island, WA
(do not worry if your city or county is not listed yet – many are currently in process!).
ICLEI – OR Network Meeting
Wednesday, July 9th
9 am – 11 am
Portland, OR – Location TBA
Please email Amy Shatzkin to RSVP.
Meet with fellow local governments to engage in peer networking to learn about best practices, receive an in-depth overview of data gathering, and greenhouse gas inventory and action planning. This workshop is oriented towards new members who are just getting started. Featured speakers will include staff from the City of Portland and other local governments in the Portland Metro area. The meeting will be held in a central Portland location, and is being held to coincide and compliment the SW Washington Sustainability's July 9th afternoon meeting for local governments. Carpooling encouraged!
ICLEI NW Conference Call
We're hosting a conference call on July 16th at 9:00 a.m. for all ICLEI members in the Northwest. It will include an introduction, peer networking and Q&A.
Call in #: (218) 862-1115 Conference ID # 354967
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regions 9 and 10 are hosting
three web-based training sessions to address the nexus between waste
prevention, recycling, composting, materials management, disposal and
climate change.
The free sessions will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. PDT on June 26, July 16, and August 5, 2008. All stakeholders are invited to participate.
The goal is to bring together some of the best minds on the topic, help West Coast governments, nonprofit organizations, businesses and residents understand how prevention and recovery reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and do it in a way that creates the fewest climate impacts. By bringing live web-based training to your desktop and community, these webinars minimize the climate and environmental impacts associated with traditional conferences and trainings.
>> More information and registration.
SW Washington Sustainability Conference
Pre-Conference Workshop: Climate Change Guidance for Public Agencies in Washington and Oregon
Pre-Conference Workshop: July 9
12 pm – 5 pm; Reception 5-7 pm
Sponsored by the City of Vancouver, Association of Washington Cities, League of Oregon Cities, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability and Kennedy/Jenks Consultants.
This workshop will provide an overview of carbon trading, state climate policy and regulation in Washington and Oregon and presentations about translating GHG inventories into action plans.
Conference: July 10-12
Join professionals, key decision makers and leaders dedicated to the region's social, economic and environmental sustainability at the 2008 Southwest Washington Sustainability Conference and Trade Show, presented by the City of Vancouver and Clark County at the LEED-certified Vancouver Hilton Hotel and Conference Center.
Thought-provoking speakers from across the country will share global knowledge and practical experience in triple-bottom-line corporate
strategies, green building, economic development, renewable energy, climate change, transportation, social equity and consumer responsibility. Interactive sessions allow for further networking opportunities.
>> Register
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