“The most significant action globally has been, as always, at local government. On climate action, halting biodiversity loss, building resilience, creating circular economies and addressing inequality, ICLEI is the one global organisation which can connect, support and enhance the capacities of local governments everywhere, to maintain and intensify their efforts,” said Cr Stone.
Read MoreMayors and councillors are invited to submit an application for the inaugural Oceania GCoM Steering Committee by 7 September 2020. The Steering Committee will provide strategic advice and advocacy for the GCoM program throughout Oceania region. It will also communicate the benefits and opportunities of GCoM and encourage other councils to join and explore opportunities to grow the program through the formation of partnerships.
Read MoreIt’s been one year since the City of Wollongong declared a climate emergency. Since then, the Council has progressed on many fronts including net-zero emissions targets, urban greening, cycling infrastructure, waste management and sustainable procurement. Wollongong is one of just 27 Australian signatories to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, having joined in 2017.
Read MoreWe are very excited to welcome Sally Moxham, who recently joined ICLEI Oceania as the new Manager of Strategy and Partnership for the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM). Sally's role will be to develop a GCoM regional delivery plan involving local government networks and climate action groups, sharing GCoM resources and initiatives, identifying partnership opportunities, and establishing an active Oceania region voice.
Read MoreICLEI Global has appointed Mayor Valérie Plante of Montréal as the world’s first Global Ambassador on Local Biodiversity. The science is in - it’s not too late to regenerate biodiversity.
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