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28 June 2010

Helsinki named the world’s third most ecological city

The city of Helsinki (Finland) clinched third place in this year’s eco-city index of the Mercer Quality of Living survey. The ICLEI member city tops the ranking among European cities.According to the survey, the world’s most ecological city is Calgary (Canada), with Honolulu (United States) in s...

25 June 2010

Creating a CO₂ free district of the future in Copenhagen

The city of Copenhagen is busily working on achieving its goal of becoming C02 neutral by 2025. As part of its plan the ICLEI member city is focusing on creating a CO2 free city district.Amager Faelled Bykvarter is the chosen area and Copenhagen has prepared catalogues which show that in the long-te...

24 June 2010

Bikes go electric in Aalborg

As part of the city of Aalborg’s commuter travel plan a group of employees at one of the participating companies is offering their employees the chance to test an electric bike as a new green way of getting to and from work. Aalborg (Denmark), is both an ICLEI member and a member of the CIVITAS In...

23 June 2010

FA!R PROCURA 2010 Conference to provide platform for exchange and discussion

The FA!R PROCURA 2010 Conference is a European event is dedicated to Fair Trade Public Procurement (FTPP) and takes place in Dortmund Westfalenhalle (Germany), on 24 September. The conference will bring together all the stakeholders the event, providing a platform to share information and engage in...

22 June 2010

Birmingham gets on its bike

As part of Team Green Britain Bike Week from 19-27 June, a peloton of cyclists gathered to promote the launch of a campaign by Birmingham City Council (United Kingdom), to encourage more people to cycle to work rather than drive.The ICLEI member city will be offering anyone who cycles to work for at...

21 June 2010

Hamburg to host congress on waste under the theme of urban development and sustainability

The city of Hamburg will host the International Solid Waste Association World Congress 2010 on Urban Development and Sustainability from the 15-18 November 2010.The event is a unique occasion and offers participants the opportunity to participate in an international forum where outstanding experts i...

16 June 2010

Entries for the 2010 European Solar Prize accepted until the end of June

Outstanding achievements, innovation and creativity in expanding the use of renewable energy will be recognised through the annual EUROSOLAR European Solar Prize. EUROSOLAR will accept applications and proposals until 30 June 2010. Established in 1994 the prize has rewarded towns, municipal enterpri...

15 June 2010

ICLEI becomes a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature

ICLEI has been accepted as a member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The IUCN is the largest and oldest international environmental organisation, and channels the expertise and influence of more than 1,000 governmental and non-governmental Members, United Nations age...

14 June 2010

Certifying biofuels for a more sustainable future

On 10 June the European Commission announced it will encourage industry, governments and NGOs to set up certification schemes for all types of biofuels, including those imported into the EU. The announcement also outlined what the schemes must do to be recognised by the Commission. The reason behind...

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