Have You Registered for the National Conversation?
Registration is now open for the National Conversation on Climate Action, to be held on Earth Day, April 22, 2009. Visit the website for resources on how to host a local event and engage your community members in dialogues about local climate action opportunities.

Get Connected With ICLEI's New Member Center
The ICLEI Network just got stronger: At the new Member Center on our website, you can network with your peers (find their contact info and view member profiles), ask questions in our online forums, and click to members-only climate-action resources. Log in today or register for a username.

Save the Date: ICLEI's Midwest Regional Workshop
This event will be held June 3-4 at Chicago's Navy Pier in conjunction with the Green Procurement Exposition, and will provide an exciting opportunity for you to connect with other Midwest local governments on climate protection and sustainability opportunities in the region. Watch for more information soon.

Welcome Dave Konkle of Ann Arbor to ICLEI’s Staff
ICLEI is pleased to announce that Dave Konkle has joined us to lead our new Municipal Energy Offices Initiative. Dave brings to this job 20 years of experience in creating, opening, and operating the award-winning Energy Office in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Learn more about how you can tap his expertise.

E-Mail ICLEI Your Success Stories!
Got an accomplishment you're proud of? Share it with ICLEI and its 500 local government members. E-mail us anecdotes and press releases and we'll post them on our website and in our e-newsletters. Or, submit your documents in our Member Center.

Chicago and ICLEI to Launch the Green Office Challenge
Learn how this friendly, voluntary competition among property managers and office tenants will help the City meet its Climate Action Plan goals.

Dubuque Adopts Sustainability Principles, Hires Sustainability Coordinator
View the City's recently adopted vision and 11 guiding principles to advance sustainability in its community.

Grand Traverse County and Traverse City Identify Emissions Reduction Opportunities
The local governments have partnered with a local nonprofit to complete their greenhouse gas emissions inventories and explore a range of climate protection measures.

Biodiesel Use to Expand in Lexington-Fayette County, Ky.
Learn how the County is pursuing community and regional parternships to ramp up biodiesel use.

CERTs 2009: Harnessing Resources & Teamwork for Minnesota’s Energy Future
Feb. 10-11, St. Cloud, Minn.
This conference brings together over 500 Minnesotans working on energy efficiency and clean energy projects in their communities.

Growing Sustainable Communities Conference
Feb. 19, Dubuque, IA
The theme of this year’s conference is "Promoting Historic Preservation as Part of the Climate Solution."

Midwest Climate Policy Forum: Charting the Path Ahead
March 11, Columbus, OH
A forum that brings together Midwest state governmental leaders and other stakeholders to address climate change policies and how they will affect the Midwest.

Indiana Building Green Symposium
March 12-13, Indianapolis, Ind.
Learn how new and existing buildings can Think Green to reduce energy consumption.

Twin Cities Sustainable Communities Conference
March 19, Saint Paul, Minn.
A workshop for local government staff, elected officials and citizen leaders.

American Planning Association National Conference
April 25-29, Minneapolis, Minn.
The world's premier educational event for planners and planning officials.