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Local Climate Action Celebrated on Earth Day!
Local government leaders
play a crucial role in galvanizing support – and action – to plan
for a sustainable future. On April 22, 2008 communities across the
nation and the world set aside a day to celebrate the accomplishments
and progress they
have made in cutting pollution and creating healthier, cleaner
environments as part of Earth Day.
Earth Day 2008
Earth Day 2008 was the biggest yet! We asked people to call
their government and urge significant and equitable action on climate
change as millions of people around the world were galvanized during
hundreds of events around the globe.
Set The Example: Share your successes and encourage involvement!
Earth
Day is an excellent opportunity to let your community know about the
tremendous work happening locally to address global warming.
Effectively communicating the goals you have set and the role that
every citizen has to play in reaching those goals will help elicit a
community-wide response and determine your ultimate achievements.
ICLEI
designed an Earth Day flier, tip sheet and template fact sheet
specifically for local governments to help spread the word. Although
Earth Day 2008 has passed, please feel free to download and use them as
templates for climate action events in your community.
Highlights
the importance of local government climate action through membership
with ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability.
Includes tips for individuals and businesses.
Fill in your local highlights, print and use!
Your Earth Day Stories
Sharing stories and information is an important part of the ICLEI
network. Here are some examples of what ICLEI members from around the
country did this Earth Day:
Bozeman, Montana
Washougal, Washington
Windsor, Connecticut
What
did your community do to celebrate Earth Day? What innovative
achievements were in the spotlight? Share your Earth Day stories with
the ICLEI network! Just send an email to monica.walters@iclei.org and we’ll post your highlights.
