• Cities Report Emissions: More than 21 cities agree to publicly report their emissions with help from ICLEI
• Free ICLEI Webinars: Jumpstart your inventory, reap major savings with EPEAT
  
• The Greenest Conventions: Five ways to follow the lead of DNC and RNC host cities Denver and Minneapolis-Saint Paul
  
• ICLEI Members on the Leading Edge: bike-friendlier streets, and a smart approach to purchasing renewable energy

New ICLEI Partnership Helps Cities Report Emissions

Through the CDP Cities Pilot Program, a joint effort by ICLEI and the Carbon Disclosure Project, more than 20 large urban centers (all but one of them ICLEI members) have agreed to publicly disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data and their analysis of climate change risks, opportunities, and adaptation plans. View the list of pilot cities, and read the FAQs for local governments.

Gearing up to start your emissions inventory? Now’s the time for webinar training on ICLEI’s Clean Air and Climate Protection (CACP) software, an indispensable tool for this process. Find out if you’re eligible, and register for Session 1 on August 27 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., EST, and Session 2 on August 28 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., EST.

Reduce your emissions and save money by purchasing computer equipment using the Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). On September 11 at 1 p.m. EST, join ICLEI for a free, one-hour teleconference on how you can easily incorporate EPEAT into computer procurements. Register now!

The Republican Party has vowed to make its 2008 national convention in Minneapolis-Saint Paul the “greenest” in party history. And in Denver, the Democrats say theirs will be the “most sustainable political convention in modern American history.” Big promises, for sure, but so far a massive effort is proving them doable. Five key actions made their success possible, which you can adopt for events in your own area. For starters, both cities seized the opportunity to… >> Keep Reading

• Pittsburgh becomes the first city in Pennsylvania to hire a full-time bicycle/pedestrian coordinator.
• Washington DC launches SmartBike DC, the nation’s first self-service bike-rental program.
• Marin County, CA, proposes a plan to allow cities and towns to directly and collectively buy renewable power.
• More cities, including Portland, New York City, and San Francisco, are closing streets to traffic and opening them to pedestrians and cyclists.
• Salt Lake City commits to reducing emissions another 20 percent.
• New York City studies how climate change will impact the city’s infrastructure.
• The Florida League of Cities, along with ICLEI, met in Tampa to share ideas about how cities can address climate change.

In mid-July, representatives from Boston, New York City, and Pittsburgh harnessed the power of the ICLEI network by traveling to the United Kingdom for a first-hand look at the latest sustainability projects in place there. >> Keep Reading

EcoDriving USA is a new program of simple solutions to increase mileage and reduce your carbon footprint. Colorado and California made headlines when they got on board. Now learn what state and local governments can do to encourage EcoDriving.