Browse ICLEI's resources to help local governments develop an effective climate action plan.

U.S. Mayor's Climate Action Handbook
The Climate Action Handbook is a resource guide on climate protection created by ICLEI with support from the City of Seattle and the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Climate Protection Manual
Natural Capitalism Solutions developed this manual that includes best practices and practical information for taking action. ICLEI-USA and selected ICLEI members served as peer reviewers. The manual includes examples from local government members of the ICLEI network.

  Local Government Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Examples
View this list of plans (not comprehensive) from local governments around the country.

Creating a Climate Action Plan Task Force
Guidance and customizable resources to help local governments create a task force

A Powerpoint overview of climate action planning, delivered at ICLEI's 2009 Southeast Regional Workshop

 

A web-based “how to” guide that assists communities in implementing sustainable policies and projects