What we did
It is crucial for climate projects to consider equity impacts and serve communities who are in most need of support. To build capacity in US local goverment sustainability practitioners, ICLEI USA held a webinar series with introductory information on how to integrate equity into climate change.
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What we achieved
In 2024, ICLEI USA launched a pivotal three-part webinar series designed to support members - cities, towns, counties, and Tribal Nations - in integrating equity into climate action and resilience planning. As communities face the growing impacts of climate change, ensuring that vulnerable and historically underserved populations are prioritized in climate strategies is essential. This cohort provided participants with the tools, resources, and best practices necessary to embed equity into local climate initiatives and engage frontline communities meaningfully.
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