American Cities Climate Challenge

ACTIVITY INFORMATION
What we are doing

The American Cities Climate Challenge is an unprecedented opportunity for ambitious cities to significantly deepen and accelerate their efforts to tackle climate change and promote a sustainable future for their residents. Originally open to 20 American cities, the program was expanded to 25 cities due to the strength of the applications received. This two-year acceleration program with powerful new resources and access to cutting-edge support to help them meet – or beat – their near-term carbon reduction goals. Michael Bloomberg launched the program in response to the Trump Administration roll-back of climate action.

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What we are achieving

ICLEI's roll is to review the 25 city GHG inventories for completeness and to provide support, in some cases actually completing the inventory as needed.

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Related ICLEI Pathways
  • Zero emission development
Related SDGs
Partners

Bloomberg, Climate Mayors, Delivery Associates, Natural Resources Defense Council, Rocky Mountain Institute, Urban Sustainability Directors Network, World Resources Institute