Guidebooks

Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional and State Governments
Preparing for Climate Change: A Guidebook for Local, Regional and State Governments” (a.k.a. the Adaptation Guidebook) is a framework that communities can use to prepare for and adapt to regional climate changes. The guidebook is designed to take the mystery out of planning for climate impacts by specifying the practical steps and strategies that can put into place now to build community resilience into the future. It was co-authored by the Climate Impacts Group at the University of Washington, King County, Washington, Executive Ron Sims and King County’s global warming team. ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability is a contributing partner and is distributing the guidebook nationally to its local government members.

US Mayors' Climate Action Handbook
The Climate Action Handbook offers examples of actions that local governments can take to reduce global warming emissions and implement the commitments for climate protection called out in the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement (MCPA). The handbook offers initial steps cities can take to effectively engage in meeting their emissions reduction target and includes policies, actions, tools, best practices and resources.

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.

Sustainability Planning Toolkit
A toolkit to help local governments across the country develop their own long-term sustainability plans based on the internationally acclaimed PlaNYC.

If you have Guidebooks you would like to share with other local governments and organizations supporting their innovative climate and sustainability solutions, please contact ICLEI USA.