Climate Change
Cities Initiative Exec. Director talks Urban-Rural Partnerships
Cities Initiative Executive Director David Ullrich spoke at the Michigan Water Symposium on January 14, 2016. In his interview with Kirk Heinze of MLive, Ullrich discussed his experiences at the Paris Climate Summit for Local Leaders in early December and the importance of collaborative work between urban and rural stakeholders, saying, “there is a natural partnership between… Read More about “Cities Initiative Exec. Director talks Urban-Rural Partnerships”
What It’s Like to be in a Room with 446 Mayors: Dave Ullrich on COP21
“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, and the second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb The 21st Conference of the Parties on Climate Change was held in Paris in December 2015. Among the activities scheduled was the Climate Summit for Local Leaders, which gathered mayors and other representatives of… Read More about “What It’s Like to be in a Room with 446 Mayors: Dave Ullrich on COP21”
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Municipalities Act on Climate Change
Over the past few months, Cities Initiative staff have inventoried action on climate change by member municipalities in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region. Of our 119 members: 73 are taking action on climate change in some way 31 have implemented greenhouse gas reduction targets 17 have joined the Compact of Mayors, an international effort for local… Read More about “Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Municipalities Act on Climate Change”
Cities lead on climate action, GLSLCI partners with Compact of Mayors
The Cities Initiative is excited to partner with the Compact of Mayors, an organization created by Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City, who serves as a Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change for the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The Compact demonstrates local government leadership in addressing greenhouse gas emissions in the… Read More about “Cities lead on climate action, GLSLCI partners with Compact of Mayors”